Israel: State of a Nation with Eylon Levy

Send us a textIsrael 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 • The Hamas-run media training programs feeding footage to Al Jazeera and CNN • The shocking case of a hospital director exposed as a Hamas colonel • Why the IDF’s failure to communicate evidence is costing Israel the information war • Why major news outlets refuse to admit they’ve been duped by terroristsWatch how one man’s keyboard is doing the work of an army—and why the West's naïveté is Hamas’s greatest weapon.🎧 Follow Eitan Fischberger: @efischberger on Twitter/X 00:00 - Introduction: Two Wars, One Battlefield 02:20 - Meet Eitan Fischburger: The Accidental Analyst 05:10 - What Is OSINT and Why It Matters 12:00 - Case Study: Journalists Trained by Terrorists 21:30 - Social Media Evidence: The Sloppy Terrorist Trail 25:15 - Why the IDF Isn’t Winning the Info War 32:30 - Can the Narrative Shift? A Battle for TruthFreedom to LearnChampioning school choice, defending parental rights, & exposing the harm caused by unionsListen on: Apple Podcasts   SpotifySupport the showStay up to date at:X: https://twitter.com/stateofapodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/stateofapod/

Send us a textBritish 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 empowers Hamas and keeps Gaza dependent on terror-linked welfare- The staggering admission: reputation not terror financing was Britain’s top concern- Why the aid sector’s hive-mind ideology has enabled 20 years of moral corruptionAnne Herzberg breaks down the document that proves it all and reveals the networks that have allowed Hamas to thrive under the cover of humanitarianism.Freedom to LearnChampioning school choice, defending parental rights, & exposing the harm caused by unionsListen on: Apple Podcasts   SpotifySupport the showStay up to date at:X: https://twitter.com/stateofapodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/stateofapod/

Daniel Rubenstein, a former advisor to Israeli Prime Ministers and IDF Spokesperson’s Unit reservist, provides sharp insights into Israel's Operation Gideon's Chariots. He discusses the complexities of the Gaza conflict, including moral dilemmas surrounding humanitarian aid amid Hamas's control. The conversation touches on Qatar's dual role in the region, the impact of the Abraham Accords, and the shifting sentiments in Europe about Israel. Rubenstein also tackles the psychological stakes involved in the ongoing media war and the evolving identity of Jewish communities.

Send us a textWho’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., and Hamas- Qatar’s double game as Hamas's patron and Western partner- The myth of humanitarian leverage: why Gaza reconstruction won’t disarm Hamas- How international institutions are shielding terrorists and targeting Israel- Why the ICC and ICJ have lost all moral authorityThis episode doesn't offer easy answers—because there are none. But it does break down the strategic dilemmas Israel faces as it fights both on the battlefield and in the courtroom of world opinion.Freedom to LearnChampioning school choice, defending parental rights, & exposing the harm caused by unionsListen on: Apple Podcasts   SpotifySupport the showStay up to date at:X: https://twitter.com/stateofapodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/stateofapod/

Send us a textBarak 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 Iran’s proxies 🔹 Who’s really in control of humanitarian aid in Gaza? (Hint: it’s not the UN) 🔹 The PR strategy behind hostage negotiations—and how silence helps HamasWe expose the media manipulation, challenge the narratives, and lay bare the political calculus at play in Jerusalem and beyond.Chapter Markers00:00 – Second Intifada memories00:37 – Introducing Barak Herscowitz02:24 – Qatar’s October 7 double game05:23 – Election-year politics & Haredi draft crisis10:30 – From “sanction Qatar” to “we’ve been played”14:14 – Pressuring Qatar (and other sponsors) for hostages19:33 – Resuming the Gaza war: hostages vs. total victory28:20 – Exit strategy: dismantling Hamas for good41:11 – TikTok, digital bias & radical content01:01:23 – Houthi missile at Ben-Gurion: deterrence dilemmaFreedom to LearnChampioning school choice, defending parental rights, & exposing the harm caused by unionsListen on: Apple Podcasts   SpotifySupport the showStay up to date at:X: https://twitter.com/stateofapodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/stateofapod/

Douglas Murray, a British author known for his sharp political insights, dives into the complexities of Israel's conflict with Hamas. He discusses how the media war rivals the military one, revealing how narratives shape global opinion. Murray critiques Hamas's manipulation of imagery and explores the moral confusion in the West regarding these events. He highlights contrasting international responses to conflicts, emphasizing the troubling glorification of death within extremist ideologies. This candid discussion offers a fresh lens on the often-misunderstood dynamics of the situation.

Send us a textWhat 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 stories from the Mossad’s Iran archive operation 🔹 Why legacy media is dead—and why Israel must adapt fast 🔹 The AI-driven "disinformation apocalypse" now reshaping global opinion 🔹 Secrets behind viral communication strategies that changed public opinion🚨 Learn why narrative warfare is the new front line—and how Israel is fighting to survive it.🔔 Subscribe for more insider perspectives on Israel’s fight for truth.Co-Creator and Host - Eylon LevyCo-Creator - Guy RossExecutive Producer - Asher Westropp-EvansDirector/Editor - Benny GoldmanStudio Manager - Lotem SegevGraphics - Thomas GirschIntern - Jesse Sklar00:00 - The Coming Disinformation Apocalypse01:32 - Inside Netanyahu’s War Room10:37 - Narrative Warfare: How Israel Tried to Fight Back19:59 - What Went Wrong Before October 7th34:51 - How to Create Viral Messages47:39 - Building a Manhattan Project for Narrative WarfareFreedom to LearnChampioning school choice, defending parental rights, & exposing the harm caused by unionsListen on: Apple Podcasts   SpotifySupport the showStay up to date at:X: https://twitter.com/stateofapodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/stateofapod/

Send us a textIn 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 🔹 Psychological toll: How elite soldiers cope with trauma and loss 🔹 Life after rescue: The unseen cost of constant crisis responseGuy M., author of The Rescue and Full Throttle, shares never-before-heard stories of courage, compassion, and the complexity of modern warfare from inside Israel’s most elite rescue force.📢 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe to help us get these stories out to the world.Co-Creator and Host - Eylon LevyCo-Creator - Guy RossExecutive Producer - Asher Westropp-EvansDirector - Lotem SegevEditor - Benny GoldmanGraphics - Thomas GirschIntern - Tal Segal & Jesse SklarChapters:0:00 - Coming up & Welcome2:16 - Planning the wedding8:21 - Planning the rescue mission15:47 - The psychological impact on soldiers22:21 - Israel treatment of Syrian patients28:07 - The Rescue and Full Throttle31:51 - OutroFreedom to LearnChampioning school choice, defending parental rights, & exposing the harm caused by unionsListen on: Apple Podcasts   SpotifySupport the showStay up to date at:X: https://twitter.com/stateofapodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/stateofapod/

Send us a textThis 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-Discovery/dp/1546009256🟢 In This Explosive Episode:Why the City of David threatens Israel’s enemiesHow archeology became a battlefield for truth and identityThe global campaign to erase Jewish historyA behind-the-scenes look at the Israeli government’s PR strategyShocking discoveries that upend anti-Israel narratives🎙️ Featuring stories from deep inside the City of David and powerful firsthand accounts of diplomatic showdowns, this episode is a must-watch for anyone who wants to understand why history matters now more than ever.🔔 Don’t forget to like, share, and subscribe for more unfiltered truth from the frontlines of Israel’s information war.Co-Creator and Host - Eylon LevyCo-Creator and Creative Director - Guy RossExecutive Producer - Asher Westropp-EvansDirector - Lotem SegevGraphics/Assistant Director - Thomas GirschEditor/Assistant Director - Benny GoldmanIntern - Jesse Sklar00:00 - Introduction and the City of David’s Historical Battle05:30 - Confrontation at the Church of the Nativity11:51 - Archaeological Evidence and the City of David’s Significance19:00 - The Campaign Against Jewish History25:38 - International Pressure and the Pilgrimage Road34:43- Defending the City of David and Personal Stories41:42 - Remarkable Discoveries in the City of David49:39 - Personal Stories and ConclusionFreedom to LearnChampioning school choice, defending parental rights, & exposing the harm caused by unionsListen on: Apple Podcasts   SpotifySupport the showStay up to date at:X: https://twitter.com/stateofapodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/stateofapod/

Send us a textIn 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 IDF rescuer🔹 Inside Unit 669: The intense training and high-stakes operations of Israel’s pararescue commandos🔹 The fight for survival: Rescuing wounded soldiers and civilians from Hamas attacks🔹 The new frontline: How Unit 669 has been operating since the start of the warGuy is the author of The Rescue: October 7 Through the Eyes of Israel’s Pararescue Commandos, offering an unparalleled glimpse into the IDF’s most secretive rescue unit.📢 Stay tuned for Part 2, where we go even deeper into the war, the missions, and the challenges ahead. Like, share & subscribe!Co-Creator and Host - Eylon LevyCo-Creator - Guy RossExecutive Producer - Asher Westropp-EvansDirector - Lotem SegevEditor - Benny GoldmanGraphics - Thomas GirschIntern - Tal Segal & Jesse Sklar [00:00] Coming up [00:17] Monologue [02:55] Welcome and guest intro [07:50] The Rescue - Book [10:19] Jumping back to Oct. 7th [15:22] Toughest rescue of my life [21:35] You never have the opportunity to train for the mission [29:30] There were casualties - I was furious [36:25] How to process the trauma of war [41:00] Flow of information during the early days of the war [51:19] Outro and understanding part. 2Freedom to LearnChampioning school choice, defending parental rights, & exposing the harm caused by unionsListen on: Apple Podcasts   SpotifySupport the showStay up to date at:X: https://twitter.com/stateofapodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/stateofapod/