IDSF Daily Israel Briefing

Is the war in Iran the first front of a war with China? In this in-depth war briefing, Zineb Riboua of the Hudson Institute unpacks the rapidly evolving geopolitical landscape in the Middle East — and what it means for China's global power dynamics. She dive into how Operation Epic Fury is reshaping the balance of power and potentially weakening one of China’s key strategic pillars in the region: Iran . 🔍 Key topics covered: Why Iran is central to China’s strategy (oil, Belt & Road, and regional influence) The hidden role of China in Iran’s military buildup How Iran’s proxy network impacts global trade and security The Red Sea crisis, Strait of Hormuz tensions, and economic ripple effects China’s balancing act between Iran and U.S.-aligned Gulf states Growing U.S.–Israel–Gulf coordination — and what it signals The future of the Abraham Accords and possible Saudi–Israel normalization What comes next for Iran — and how it could reshape global alliances 💡 This conversation explores not just the battlefield, but the broader strategic contest between the United States and China — and how the Middle East is becoming a central arena in that rivalry. #israel #IranStrike #IDSF #Geopolitics #MiddleEastWar #israelnews #idf #hormuz #china #chinanews This is an episode from the IDSF Daily Briefings. To sign up to view the LIVE briefings every day, click here — http://bit.ly/IDSFBriefings Join the IDSF mailing list to receive updates from Israel and special invitations - http://bit.ly/3IC2ptZ Join the IDSF WhatsApp community to receive video clips of our briefings, and updates: http://bit.ly/IDSFWhatsapp

The Houthis in Yemen are ready to join the war with Iran, cut off the Bab El Mandeb Strait, and add a new front to the war. In this exclusive IDSF strategic briefing, Noa from the Misgav Institute describes what will likely be the next move of the Houthis in this war. She talks about the military assets that they control and their capacity to block the Bab El Mandeb Strait thereby halting oil tankers in the region. She then talks about the recent Iranian strikes on Turkey, and how Turkey views Iran, and what they may do if the Iranian regime collapses. #israel #IranStrike #IDSF #Geopolitics #MiddleEastWar #israelnews #idf #hormuz #charge #yemen #houthis This is an episode from the IDSF Daily Briefings. To sign up to view the LIVE briefings every day, click here — http://bit.ly/IDSFBriefings Join the IDSF mailing list to receive updates from Israel and special invitations - http://bit.ly/3IC2ptZ Join the IDSF WhatsApp community to receive video clips of our briefings, and updates: http://bit.ly/IDSFWhatsapp

Will the US deploy troops to secure the Strait of Hormuz as the War in Iran escalates? In this exclusive IDSF strategic briefing, Brigadier General Res. Avivi assesses whether boots on the ground are needed in order to secure the Strait of Hormuz and how Iran is currently using their military capabilities to block access to the waterway. He talks about how critical this issue is to the outcome of the war and what it means for the regime in Iran. The General then discusses the developments with Hezbollah in Lebanon and what the IDF is doing in southern Lebanon to destroy the terror group. #israel #IranStrike #IDSF #Geopolitics #MiddleEastWar #israelnews #idf #hormuz #charge This is an episode from the IDSF Daily Briefings. To sign up to view the LIVE briefings every day, click here — http://bit.ly/IDSFBriefings Join the IDSF mailing list to receive updates from Israel and special invitations - http://bit.ly/3IC2ptZ Join the IDSF WhatsApp community to receive video clips of our briefings, and updates: http://bit.ly/IDSFWhatsapp

How is Russian involved in the Iran War and what are Moscow's real interests? In this briefing, Sophie Kobzantsev expert in Russian Policy in the Middle East at the David Institute and the Misgav Institute, uncovers the real reason that Russia is involved in this war. She explains the connection to the war in Ukraine and what outcomes Russia would like to see. Sophie talks about the direct involvement that Russia had with Hamas in the war in Gaza, the defense collaboration with Iran, and how this all connects to their ongoing conflict with the United States. #Israel #russia #ukraine #IDSF #Geopolitics #MiddleEastWar #israelnews #idf This is an episode from the IDSF Daily Briefings. To sign up to view the LIVE briefings every day, click here — http://bit.ly/IDSFBriefings Join the IDSF mailing list to receive updates from Israel and special invitations - http://bit.ly/3IC2ptZ Join the IDSF WhatsApp community to receive video clips of our briefings, and updates: http://bit.ly/IDSFWhatsapp

In this exclusive briefing, IDF Major General Res. Gershon Hacohen presents the two major changes in modern warfare as seen in the Russia-Ukraine war. He explains how the last hundred years of military thinking and analysis is no longer relevant and moving forward national priorities to military readiness must be completely changed. The General's approach can be used to understand why Ukraine has been able to push back on Russia for so long, and how the war between Israel, The USA and Iran is unfolding. #Israel #ukraine #russia #ukrainewar #IDSF #Geopolitics #MiddleEastWar #israelnews #idf This is an episode from the IDSF Daily Briefings. To sign up to view the LIVE briefings every day, click here — http://bit.ly/IDSFBriefings Join the IDSF mailing list to receive updates from Israel and special invitations - http://bit.ly/3IC2ptZ Join the IDSF WhatsApp community to receive video clips of our briefings, and updates: http://bit.ly/IDSFWhatsapp

In this special briefing from the Israel Defense and Security Forum (IDSF), Pentagon Iran expert Dr. Harold Rhode explains how President Donald Trump's recent statement about the end of the war is being perceived by the regime in Iran. He talks about the different leaders who can fill the void of the Ayatollah and how the west should understand the posturing that is happening right now in Iran. #israel #Iran #IDSF #Geopolitics #MiddleEastWar #israelnews #idf #trump This is an episode from the IDSF Daily Briefings. To sign up to view the LIVE briefings every day, click here — http://bit.ly/IDSFBriefings Join the IDSF mailing list to receive updates from Israel and special invitations - http://bit.ly/3IC2ptZ Join the IDSF WhatsApp community to receive video clips of our briefings, and updates: http://bit.ly/IDSFWhatsapp

As gas prices spike in the US, how will the nest steps of the war in Iran impact the economy and the region? In this exclusive IDSF strategic briefing, Brigadier General Res. Avivi provides an update on all the different fronts of the war from Iran to Lebanon and Gaza. He talks about the successes of the US and Israel attacks on military sites in Iran and whether key economic sites are next. The General gives a timeline for when he believes there will be relief to the Iranian threats on the Strait of Hormuz and if there is a need for foreign troops on the ground in Iran in order to neutralize the threat of the IRGC forces. The General also talks about the attacks from Hezbollah on Iran, and what Israel is doing to sever Hezbollah from Iran and eliminate their ballistic missile capabilities. #israel #IranStrike #IDSF #Geopolitics #MiddleEastWar #israelnews #idf This is an episode from the IDSF Daily Briefings. To sign up to view the LIVE briefings every day, click here — http://bit.ly/IDSFBriefings Join the IDSF mailing list to receive updates from Israel and special invitations - http://bit.ly/3IC2ptZ Join the IDSF WhatsApp community to receive video clips of our briefings, and updates: http://bit.ly/IDSFWhatsapp

In this special briefing from the Israel Defense and Security Forum (IDSF), Middle East analyst Eran Lahav, Head of the Middle East Desk at the David Institute, breaks down the rapidly evolving conflict involving Iran, Israel, and the United States. The conversation explores Iran’s strategy to expand the war beyond direct military confrontation by targeting regional economic infrastructure, including oil facilities and strategic sites across the Gulf. Lahav also explains how Iran’s proxy network — Hamas, Hezbollah, and regional militias — is weakening, and what that could mean for the balance of power in the Middle East. The discussion also examines succession inside the Iranian regime, the possibility of internal instability following major leadership losses, and whether the war could eventually lead to political change inside Iran. Timestamps 01:30 – Why headlines warn the conflict could widen 03:40 – Iran’s strategy: economic pressure on the region 08:20 – Iran’s messaging to the Muslim world 10:20 – Proxies and militias supporting Iran 15:00 – How long could a war with Iran last? 19:40 – Iranian propaganda and messaging inside the country 22:30 – Who could replace Iran’s Supreme Leader? 26:00 – What are the real war goals for Israel and the U.S.? 27:45 – Could there be ground forces inside Iran? #israel #IranStrike #IDSF #Geopolitics #MiddleEastWar #israelnews #idf This is an episode from the IDSF Daily Briefings. To sign up to view the LIVE briefings every day, click here — http://bit.ly/IDSFBriefings Join the IDSF mailing list to receive updates from Israel and special invitations - http://bit.ly/3IC2ptZ Join the IDSF WhatsApp community to receive video clips of our briefings, and updates: http://bit.ly/IDSFWhatsapp

BREAKING: THE US has almost fully crippled the Iranian Navy, and together with Israel continues to degrade all Iranian military capabilities. In this exclusive IDSF strategic briefing, General Avivi provides an update for the developments in the war with Iran, the next stages for the US and Israel, and the involvement of Iran's proxies in the region. 💥 IRANIAN MISSILES 💥 entered Israeli airspace during this briefing, triggering the Israeli early warning system for Israeli civilians, so the briefing was cut short as General Avivi needed to take shelter. #israel #IranStrike #IDSF #Geopolitics #MiddleEastWar #israelnews #idf This is an episode from the IDSF Daily Briefings. To sign up to view the LIVE briefings every day, click here — http://bit.ly/IDSFBriefings Join the IDSF mailing list to receive updates from Israel and special invitations - http://bit.ly/3IC2ptZ Join the IDSF WhatsApp community to receive video clips of our briefings, and updates: http://bit.ly/IDSFWhatsapp

IDF Brigadier General Res. Amir Avivi delivers an urgent war room briefing on the coordinated US–Israel strike campaign against Iran — and what the next wave of escalation will look like.   In this exclusive update, the General walks through the opening hours of the operation: a surprise Saturday morning attack that eliminated 40 top Iranian leaders, followed by more than two thousand combined US and Israeli strikes that destroyed roughly half of Iran’s ballistic missile arsenal in just 48 hours. He explains how Israel has achieved air superiority deep inside Iranian airspace — and across the skys of Tehran — and why this phase is designed to systematically dismantle Iran’s military, government, and command-and-control. You’ll hear how Iran responded with over 200 ballistic missiles fired at Israel, strikes on Qatar, UAE, Bahrain, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, and attacks on Western forces in Cyprus — and why Iranian ballistic missiles remain an existential threat to Israeli civilians in places like Tel Aviv and Beit Shemesh. Watch to understand:   The true objective of this campaign — including open talk of regime change in Iran.   How much of Iran’s missile capability has been destroyed, and what remains The planned timeline for this operation and why it is meant to be fast The risk of regional war as Iran targets Arab states and Western bases What the “next move” looks like for the US, Israel, and the Iranian people themselves Stay to the end for General Avivi’s assessment of how this war could reshape the Middle East if the operation succeeds — and what Israelis and allies should prepare for in the coming days and weeks.   #israel #IranStrike #IDSF #Geopolitics #MiddleEastWar #israelnews #idf   This is an episode from the IDSF Daily Briefings. To sign up to view the LIVE briefings every day, click here — http://bit.ly/IDSFBriefings   Join the IDSF mailing list to receive updates from Israel and special invitations - http://bit.ly/3IC2ptZ   Join the IDSF WhatsApp community to receive video clips of our briefings, and updates: http://bit.ly/IDSFWhatsapp

BREAKING: IRANIAN SUPREME LEADER DEAD. In this exclusive update, General Avivi explains what has happened in the first day of Operation Roar of the Lion, and the high level or coordination between the US and Israel to take down the Iranian Regime. #israel #IranStrike #IDSF #Geopolitics #MiddleEastWar #israelnews #idf This is an episode from the IDSF Daily Briefings. To sign up to view the LIVE briefings every day, click here — http://bit.ly/IDSFBriefings Join the IDSF mailing list to receive updates from Israel and special invitations - http://bit.ly/3IC2ptZ Join the IDSF WhatsApp community to receive video clips of our briefings, and updates: http://bit.ly/IDSFWhatsapp

BREAKING: Iran could launch hundreds of missiles overnight. Brig. Gen. Res. Amir Avivi reveals the 3 specific scenarios that could trigger war with Iran — and which one is most likely. In this exclusive IDSF strategic briefing, General Avivi explains how an Iran–Israel war could actually start, what a “first strike” would look like, and why senior Israeli officers now believe conflict is imminent. This is a clear, structured overview designed for policymakers, veterans, and serious observers of the region. Or Yissachar, Director of the David Institute, provides his unique insight on Iran and whether the regime will actually fall. He shares the 3 elements that impact this major disruption in Iran. What you’ll learn: The 3 scenarios for how war with Iran could begin The role of the US, Israel, and regional allies in each scenario The extent of the regime instability inside Iran Why the fall of the Iranian regime would be a historic turning point for the region #israel #IranStrike #IDSF #Geopolitics #MiddleEastWar #israelnews #idf This is an episode from the IDSF Daily Briefings. To sign up to view the LIVE briefings every day, click here — http://bit.ly/IDSFBriefings Join the IDSF mailing list to receive updates from Israel and special invitations - http://bit.ly/3IC2ptZ Join the IDSF WhatsApp community to receive video clips of our briefings, and updates: http://bit.ly/IDSFWhatsapp

On October 7th, one police officer stood between 122 terrorists and an entire Kibbutz. One of the first hostages taken by Hamas into Gaza, and the last to be returned home, this is the powerful story of Ran Gvili’s final stand and the legacy he left behind. In this exclusive interview, we sit down with the parents of Ran Gvili to uncover the depth of his heroism. Faced with impossible odds, Ran didn't just fight back—he became the shield for an entire Kibbutz. He died so that they could live. Rani's parents tell his story and what it meant to him to be a Police Officer in Israel, But Ran's mission isn't over. His family is building a Police Academy to train the next generation of defenders in his image. 🔴 URGENT CALL TO ACTION: Help build the Ran Gvili Police Academy and secure Israel's future. DONATE HERE: http://Gvili.org #Gvili #IsraelUnderAttack #IDSF #Hero of Israel #IsraelWar Music by Mircea Iancu from Pixabay

Why is a visit from India Prime Minister Modi front and center when an Israel-Iran regional war Is looming? In this exclusive IDSF briefing, former Ambassador Eli Yerushalmi reveals the critical strategic alliance between Israel and India, and why both nations view the current chaos as a "once in a lifetime opportunity" to reshape the Middle East. Ambassador Yerushalmi breaks down the "Axis of Evil" (Iran, Russia, China) and explains why the Prime Minister of India is coming to Israel now, while an Iran attack is looming. Inside this Briefing: 🇮🇳 The "Joint Enemies" Doctrine: Why Modi is coming to Israel now and how India and Israel have mutual interests and threats. 🇮🇷 The Iran Strike: Why we are in a "hours or days" window for a potential regional escalation. 🇨🇳 The Global Chessboard: How the Russia-China-Iran alliance is challenging the West. #IsraelIndia #IranStrike #IDSF #Geopolitics #MiddleEastWar This is an episode from the IDSF Daily Briefings. To sign up to view the LIVE briefings every day, click here — http://bit.ly/IDSFBriefings Join the IDSF mailing list to receive updates from Israel and special invitations - http://bit.ly/3IC2ptZ Join the IDSF WhatsApp community to receive video clips of our briefings, and updates: http://bit.ly/IDSFWhatsapp

The USS Gerald Ford is on the move, and US non-essential diplomats have been ordered out of Lebanon. In this urgent IDSF briefing, Brigadier General (Res.) Amir Avivi reveals why the window for diplomacy has closed and why a joint US-Israel strike on Iran’s ballistic capabilities—not just nuclear sites—is likely days away. In this briefing: The US Surge: Why American carriers are positioning for a "short, massive" campaign. The Real Threat: Gen. Avivi exposes the chemical and biological warheads on Iran's missiles. The Proxy War: How Hezbollah, Houthis, and Iraqi militias will react to the strike. Subscribe to IDSF for more in-depth war briefings and strategic analysis from top Israeli defense and intelligence professionals. #Israel #Iran #Trump #USNavy #NationalSecurity #IslamistTerror #AmericaFirst #Gaza #MiddleEast Purchase General Avivi's book on Amazon — https://amzn.to/3Z6NVNu This is an episode from the IDSF Daily Briefings. To sign up to view the LIVE briefings every day, click here — http://bit.ly/IDSFBriefings Join the IDSF mailing list to receive updates from Israel and special invitations - http://bit.ly/3IC2ptZ Join the IDSF WhatsApp community to receive video clips of our briefings, and updates: http://bit.ly/IDSFWhatsapp

In this exclusive IDF briefing, Lt. Colonel Res. Gidi Harari breaks down the real reasons that Israel must go to to war with Iran, the immediate need, and how the war with Iran is linked to the threat from Hezbollah in Lebanon. he discusses why the current plan to disarm Hezbollah north of the Litani River is almost certain to fail, and how the Israeli airforce operations right now in Lebanon are connected to war with Iran. Lt. Col. Harari explains: How Hezbollah still serves as a dangerous proxy on Israel’s northern border Why the Lebanese government’s 8‑month deadline to disarm Hezbollah north of the Litani is unlikely to succeed What kind of foreign pressure and US involvement would be required to actually enforce that deadline How the IDF is preparing for a two-front war with Hezbollah and Iran #IDSF #Israel #Iran #hezbollah #GazaWar #Trump #MiddleEastNews #IDF #lebanon This is an episode from the IDSF Daily Briefings. To sign up to view the LIVE briefings every day, click here — http://bit.ly/IDSFBriefings Join the IDSF mailing list to receive updates from Israel and special invitations - http://bit.ly/3IC2ptZ Join the IDSF WhatsApp community to receive video clips of our briefings, and updates: http://bit.ly/IDSFWhatsapp

Is war with Iran now a matter of when, not if? In this exclusive IDSF briefing, Brigadier General (res.) Amir Avivi breaks down whether a U.S. strike on Iran is imminent, what to make of President Trump’s latest threat to the regime in Tehran, and how the movement of additional American warships into the Middle East changes the military balance. We discuss Israel’s red lines, the lack of real progress in negotiations, and whether a U.S. timeline for action within a month actually matches Israel’s security needs and concerns. You’ll also hear how Israel’s campaign in Gaza is tied to the larger strategic picture against Iran and its proxies, how Iran continues to smuggle illegal weapons into Israel, and why Israel faces a growing internal governance challenge in enforcing the rule of law and stopping Arab lawlessness from spreading inside the country. In this episode with General Avivi, we cover: – Is a U.S. strike on Iran now imminent? – Do American and Israeli timelines and red lines really align? – What Trump’s warning to Iran actually signals – and how Tehran may respond – Why the deployment of additional U.S. warships to the region matters – How Gaza operations are coordinated with the bigger Iran strategy – Iran’s ongoing efforts to smuggle weapons into Israel – Israel’s internal governance challenge: rule of law vs. rising lawlessness Subscribe to IDSF for more in-depth war briefings and strategic analysis from top Israeli defense and intelligence professionals. #Israel #Iran #Trump #USNavy #NationalSecurity #IslamistTerror #AmericaFirst #Gaza #MiddleEast Purchase General Avivi's book on Amazon — https://amzn.to/3Z6NVNu This is an episode from the IDSF Daily Briefings. To sign up to view the LIVE briefings every day, click here — http://bit.ly/IDSFBriefings Join the IDSF mailing list to receive updates from Israel and special invitations - http://bit.ly/3IC2ptZ Join the IDSF WhatsApp community to receive video clips of our briefings, and updates: http://bit.ly/IDSFWhatsapp

🔒 IDSF INTELLIGENCE BRIEFING: THE “UNHOLY ALLIANCE” Are Islamist terror networks and America First antisemites quietly aligning against Jews and Israel? In this briefing, we expose the emerging “unholy alliance” between Islamist extremists and elements of the America First movement—and why this convergence is far more dangerous than a collection of isolated incidents. In this episode, we break down: Why this threat is different How Islamist terror groups exploit Western unrest America First, nationalism, and modern antisemitism The “Red–Green Alliance”: far-right & Islamist convergence Impact on American Jewish communities Strategic implications for Israel and US policy What intelligence services and policymakers should be watching now What must happen next to counter this growing front This is an episode from the IDSF Daily Briefings. To sign up to view the LIVE briefings every day, click here — http://bit.ly/IDSFBriefings Join the IDSF mailing list to receive updates from Israel and special invitations - http://bit.ly/3IC2ptZ Join the IDSF WhatsApp community to receive video clips of our briefings, and updates: http://bit.ly/IDSFWhatsapp

BREAKING – Mossad Insider Briefing. In this rare, anonymized briefing, a very senior former Mossad officer – with his identity concealed and voice altered – warns that a major strike on Iran could come within the next two weeks, and explains the hidden intelligence and ethical dilemmas behind such a decision. In this in‑depth conversation, he reveals: – Why he believes the United States may be forced to attack Iran in the coming weeks – How Iran really negotiates with the West, and why “changing its mind” is often a deliberate tactic – The role of Hezbollah and Iran’s regional proxies in any future conflict with Israel – How Iran’s intelligence services operate abroad, including their efforts to target Western and Israeli figures – The internal power struggles inside Iran’s regime that shape its nuclear and regional strategy – How AI and new technologies are transforming intelligence work inside agencies like the Mossad – The ethics of assassination, espionage and targeted killings in modern warfare #Mossad #Iran #Israel #US #Intelligence #Espionage #Assassination #Hezbollah #MiddleEast #Security #Geopolitics #IsraelIran #WarBriefing #IDSF #Israel #Iran #Trump #MiddleEastNews #IDF This is an episode from the IDSF Daily Briefings. To sign up to view the LIVE briefings every day, click here — http://bit.ly/IDSFBriefings Join the IDSF mailing list to receive updates from Israel and special invitations - http://bit.ly/3IC2ptZ Join the IDSF WhatsApp community to receive video clips of our briefings, and updates: http://bit.ly/IDSFWhatsapp

Gen. Avivi breaks down why Israel sees a NEW, very dangerous threat from Iran – missiles, US response, and what could happen next. In this focused briefing, IDF Brigadier General Res. Amir Avivi explains why Israeli leadership believes the risk of war with Iran is rising sharply — and why time for meaningful diplomacy may already be running out. In this episode, Gen. Avivi breaks down: Why Israel now sees the Iran threat as more urgent than ever, and what has changed. How Iran rebuilt its military and advanced ballistic missile capabilities Why Netanyahu rushed to meet the US President at this moment What Iran’s regional strategy and proxies mean for a wider war How Israel is expanding security oversight in Judea and Samaria You’ll hear a clear, professional assessment of: What an Israel–Iran war could actually look like How Iran’s missile arsenal changes the strategic balance What signs to watch for in the coming days and weeks CHAPTERS: 00:00 – Why Israel calls the Iran situation “very dangerous” 02:46 – Negotiation with Iran or military strike? 04:00 – Iran's enhanced ballistic missiles 06:30 – Regional strategy and partnership during war with Saudi Arabia 12:00 – Israeli Knesset decisions regarding legal status in Judea and Samaria #IDSF #Israel #Iran #GeneralAvivi #GazaWar #Trump #MiddleEastNews #IDF Purchase General Avivi's book on Amazon — https://amzn.to/3Z6NVNu This is an episode from the IDSF Daily Briefings. To sign up to view the LIVE briefings every day, click here — http://bit.ly/IDSFBriefings Join the IDSF mailing list to receive updates from Israel and special invitations - http://bit.ly/3IC2ptZ Join the IDSF WhatsApp community to receive video clips of our briefings, and updates: http://bit.ly/IDSFWhatsapp