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Former Israeli spokesman Eylon Levy has been the global media’s #1 address for understanding Israel’s perspective in the October 7 War with Hamas. In the State of a Nation podcast, Eylon brings his idiosyncratic blend of “eloquence and ability to transmit outrage” (The Times) and “rhetorical tour de force” (The Guardian) to his exclusive channel, to explore the most pressing questions facing the Jewish state – and all with patience and panache.
State of a Nation takes you into the spokesperson’s briefing notes, delving into the real stories and their surprising details. The series invites listeners into insider conversations with thinkers, policymakers, and media personalities — conversations that take you between the lines and beyond the headlines.
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Send us a text He was supposed to come home. He stayed to help others escape—and disappeared into the tunnels of Gaza. Follow Rebecca on @bringelkanahome2023 on Instagram to support her struggle In this heart-wrenching episode of State of a Nation, Rebecca Bohbot, wife of hostage Elkana Bohbot, joins Eylon Levy to share her family’s unimaginable story. For 664 days, Elkana has been held in Hamas captivity after being abducted from the Nova Music Festival. Starved, tortured, and still alive—Re...
1Send us a text Award-winning British author, journalist, and political commentator Douglas Murray joins State of a Nation for an explosive two-part special. Get 10% off your Artza box here - https://www.artzabox.com/discount/EYLON Recorded back in March, this special part 2 of our deep-dive with renowned British author and commentator Douglas Murray, we turn the spotlight to the implications for Western democracies and the stakes at play for not just Israel but the Western World. ...
Send us a text Canadian political strategist Warren Kinsella joins Eylon Levy to expose the orchestrated information war being waged against Israel and the West. Kinsella reveals the deep coordination behind the anti-Israel protest movement, the shocking role of Iran and Qatar in Western institutions, and how the West has been manipulated into embracing antisemitic propaganda as moral virtue. In this eye-opening conversation: - Iran’s fingerprints on the global protest network - The unholy a...
Send us a text Israel is fighting two wars: one on the battlefield—and one in the headlines. In this explosive episode, Eylon Levy is joined by Israeli-American OSINT sleuth Eitan Fischberger, who breaks down how Hamas has manipulated the global media narrative through lies, disguises, and infiltration. Fischberger, who rocketed from 2,000 to over 40,000 Twitter followers since October 7, reveals: • How open-source evidence shows Gaza “journalists” moonlighting as Hamas commanders • Th...
Send us a text British taxpayers are funding Hamas. That’s the bombshell revelation exposed in this week’s episode with legal expert Anne Herzberg from NGO Monitor. We dive deep into: - The UK’s role in Gaza’s cash aid system and how Hamas controls who gets paid - How “humanitarian” agencies like UNICEF and UNRWA became laundering mechanisms for a jihadist regime - The willful blindness of international aid organizations and why they’re terrified of transparency - How the West's cash pipeline...
Send us a text Israel has launched Operation Gideon's Chariots to seize full control of the Gaza Strip and end Hamas rule once and for all. But as the war enters a new phase, the dilemmas grow deadlier and the geopolitics more complex. Eylon Levy is joined by DPR (Daniel Rubenstein), former advisor to Israeli Prime Ministers, IDF Spokesperson’s Unit reservist, and Israeli tour guide, for a razor-sharp discussion dissecting the battlefield, the information war, and Israel’s strategic isolation...
Send us a text Who’s really pulling the strings behind the hostage crisis? In this episode, Eylon Levy is joined by Asher Fredman—Executive Director of the Misgav Institute for National Security and former Ministry of Strategic Affairs official —to unpack the shocking realities behind Edan Alexander’s release and the geopolitical theater that surrounds it. Topics discussed: - How the U.S. pressured Qatar to force Hamas to release a hostage - The dangerous spin cycles from Israel, the U.S., a...
Send us a text Barak Herscowitz, former head of communications for the Israeli government and the whistleblower who exposed TikTok’s anti-Israel bias, joins Eylon Levy to dissect the spin dominating the international conversation around Israel, Hamas, and the Gaza war. 🔹 Why Israel changed its tone on Qatar—and why it might be too little, too late 🔹 The internal political time bomb over Haredi draft exemptions 🔹 Why the West can’t say “thank you” to Israel—even when it defeats Ira...
Send us a text Award-winning British author, journalist, and political commentator Douglas Murray returns to State of a Nation for an explosive two-part special. Get 10% off your Artza box here - https://www.artzabox.com/discount/EYLON In this first installment, Murray takes us deep inside Israel’s battle not just on the battlefield — but in the court of global opinion. With rare clarity, he breaks down how media narratives, international hypocrisy, and strategic misinformation ...
Send us a text What does it really take to win the war of narratives in today’s chaotic information battlefield? In this must-watch episode of Israel: State of a Nation, Eylon Levy sits down with David Keyes, former international spokesperson for Prime Minister Netanyahu, for a raw conversation about strategic communications, narrative warfare, and the shocking reality behind Israel’s media strategy. 🎙️ In This Episode: 🔹 How Israel's media approach evolved during crises 🔹 Inside ...
Send us a text In the gripping conclusion to our two-part special, former Israeli government spokesperson Eylon Levy continues his conversation with Guy M., an anonymous IDF combat medic from Israel’s elite Unit 669. From battlefield trauma to unexpected moments of joy, this episode goes beyond the missions and into the heart of what it means to serve. 🔹 A wartime wedding: Finding love and light amid the darkness 🔹 Saving enemies: Rescuing Syrian civilians during their civil war ...
Send us a text This Passover edition of Israel: State of a Nation takes you deep beneath the surface—literally and figuratively—into the archeological war for Israel’s legitimacy. Host Eylon Levy sits down with Doron Spielman, former IDF Spokesperson and VP of the City of David Foundation, to explore the ancient stones that are shaking modern politics. 📘 Doron's book When the Stones Speak hits shelves May 13th — Preorder now on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/When-Stones-Speak-Remarkable-Disco...
Send us a text In this exclusive two-part episode of Israel: The State of a Nation, former Israeli government spokesperson Eylon Levy speaks with Guy M, an IDF reservist in Unit 669, Israel’s elite combat search-and-rescue unit. Buy The Rescue now: https://www.amazon.com/Rescue-October-through-Para-Rescue-Commandos/dp/B0DKD4Z6G3 This is Part 1 of our deep dive into the untold stories of October 7 and beyond. 🔹 What really happened on October 7? Firsthand testimony from an elite I...
Send us a text In Part 2 of our conversation with John Spencer, we dive into the brutal complexities of Israel’s war against Hamas, the impossible choices Israel faces, and the international double standards being applied. Topics include: Legal Reality vs. Moral Expectations: Is Israel legally obligated to provide aid to Gaza while Hamas controls it?The Dilemma of Hostages: Can military pressure force Hamas to release them, or does negotiation only drive the price up?Hamas’ Human Shield Strat...
Send us a text Dive into an in‑depth conversation with John Spencer as he delivers an inside look at Israel’s government communication strategy and its evolving approach to urban warfare. In this episode of Israel: State of a Nation, John—chair of Urban Warfare Studies at West Point and a renowned military analyst—breaks down the shifting battlefield dynamics, the double standards of international law, and the challenging questions about hostages, ceasefires, and the future of Gaza. Key Topic...
Send us a text Is peace still possible after October 7th and who is even left to fight for it? In this explosive episode, Ittay Flescher, a longtime peace activist and educator, sits down for a raw and revealing conversation about the Israeli government’s communication strategy, the failures of peace movements, and the deep ideological divide in Israeli-Palestinian relations. But what starts as a respectful debate takes an unexpected turn… Key Topics Covered in This Episode: How October...
Send us a text Inside Israel’s Government: The War for Public Opinion What is Israel’s strategy to combat Hamas’ global propaganda machine? In this exclusive interview, Salo Aizenberg, an independent scholar and leading voice in exposing misinformation, gives an inside look at how the Israeli government counters Hamas’ disinformation war. Key Topics Covered in This Episode: How Hamas manipulates the media to spread anti-Israel narrativesThe NGO industrial complex that launders Hamas propagand...
Send us a text Why did Hamas attack Israel on October 7, and how did it backfire spectacularly - particularly for ‘puppet master’ Iran? Hamas launched its brutal invasion expecting to shatter Israel’s strength—but instead, it triggered a seismic shift in the region, unraveling Iran’s proxy strategy and redefining the balance of power in the Middle East. In this episode of Israel: State of a Nation, Eylon Levy sits down with Saul Sadka, a sharp political analyst known for his no-nonsense brea...
Send us a text How does Israel manage its global communications during times of war? In this episode, Eylon Levy sits down with Tal Heinrich, former spokeswoman for the Israeli Prime Minister’s Office, for an unfiltered conversation about the challenges, successes, and failures of Israel’s media strategy in the wake of October 7th. 🔹 The urgent call that put Tal Heinrich in front of the world’s cameras 🔹 The chaos inside Israel’s media war room after October 7 🔹 How the inte...
Send us a text In this hard-hitting episode of State of the Nation, Eylon Levy sits down with Ilay David—the brother of Evyatar David, who has been held hostage by Hamas in Gaza for over 500 days. This exclusive interview delivers raw, firsthand insights into the brutal tactics of the Hamas terror regime and the inhumane conditions inside Gaza’s underground dungeons. As pressure mounts for the release of the remaining hostages, President Trump has issued his strongest warning yet, vowing tha...
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Eylon thank you for your amazing podcast. Sometimes (as in this episode) I feel as if the interviewee does not have a chance to respond to your questions. Might this be a reason why he did not want to redo the end? So emotional on both sides. We need calm and persuasive arguments. Just a thought.
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I'm really appreciating this perspective of the conflicts in Israel & it's neighbours. The speakers make me think; think about another viewpoint, think about life very different to mine, think about changing my opinions or understanding, about what I should do to help, about how I talk to others on this subject. I do have great respect for these resilient Jews & Israelis. Thank you Eylon, you and your team for so many great speakers.