TV7 Middle East Review – Israel At War, Analyzing December 2023

Frank Sinatra famously had a song, “It was a very good year”. By unanimous consent, 2023 would not make this cut, in Israel and beyond. What were earlier key years in the region? Eran Lerman and Amir Oren discuss it on Middle East Review

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  • Published: December 30, 2023
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TV7 Middle East Review

Faced with numerous complexities, Israel must contend with unabated shifting-sands throughout the volatile Middle East all the while taking into account implications derived from events on a global scale. TV7 Middle Review presents a rare opportunity for in-depth analysis – fusing decades of experience in the sectors of Military, Intelligence and Diplomacy – Co-Hosted by Israel’s former Ambassador to the United States and deputy Foreign Minister Amb. Danny Ayalon together with Israel’s former Deputy National Security Adviser & senior Intelligence official Dr. (Col. Res.) Eran Lerman.

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    TV7 Middle East Review - Analyzing March 2024

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    TV7 Middle East Review : Analyzing February 2024

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    TV7 Middle East Review – Israel At War, Analyzing January 2024

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    TV7 Middle East Review – Israel At War, Analyzing December 2023

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    TV7 Middle East Review – Israel At War, Analyzing October 2023

    Please join us for a discussion on the developing war situation in Israel and Gaza, which Israel was plunged into on 7 October after the brutal surprise invasion by Hamas. Also discussed are the “day after” implications for Israel and her neighbors. Co-Hosts: - Col. (Ret.) Dr. Eran Lerman : Powers-in-Play Panelist, JISS VP and…
    October 28, 2023 27180 views
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    TV7 Middle East Review – Analyzing September 2023

    Please join us for a discussion on the possibility of normalization in relations between Israel and Saudi Arabia. Also discussed are the future consequences for the Palestinians, consequences for the Middle East, and the possibility of new diplomatic opportunities for Israel. Co-Hosts: - Col. (Ret.) Dr. Eran Lerman : Powers-in-Play Panelist, JISS VP and Editor…
    September 30, 2023 6235 views
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    TV7 Middle East Review – Analyzing August 2023

    Please join us for a discussion on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and the increasing number of terrorist incidents occurring recently in the West Bank. Other topics include the radicalization of Israeli settlers, calls for revenge and the taking of law into civilian hands. Co-Hosts: 1. Amb. Danny Ayalon, Co-host TV7 Middle East Review, Powers-in-Play Panelist, Former…
    August 26, 2023 7290 views
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    TV7 Middle East Review – Analyzing July 2023

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    July 29, 2023 6094 views
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    TV7 Middle East Review – Analyzing June 2023

    Please join us for discussion on the chances for normalization in relations between Israel and Saudi Arabia, delving into expectations by both sides necessary for realization of the development. Other topics include the current status of Israeli domestic politics and its consequences for the security situation. Co-Hosts: 1. Col. (Res.) Dr. Eran Lerman, Israel’s Former…
    July 01, 2023 6236 views
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    TV7 Middle East Review – Analyzing May 2023

    Please join us for discussion on Iranian nuclear advances toward the production of bombs that are forcing imminent decisions from Israel and the West. Other topics include what measures the United States is willing to take to stop the Islamic Republic from obtaining atomic weapons, and whether is Israel fully prepared to preemptively strike the…
    May 27, 2023 9139 views
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    TV7 Middle East Review – Analyzing April 2023

    Please join us for discussion on the warming relations between Iran with Saudi Arabia, and its potential impact on the region. Other topics include rising hostilities by Iran’s proxies and allies - most notably the Hamas and Hezbollah terror organizations – with Israel, tensions on Jerusalem’s Temple Mount during Ramadan, and Syria’s return to the…
    April 29, 2023 9354 views
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    TV7 Middle East Review – Analyzing March 2023

    Please join us for discussion for a geo-strategic overview of the Middle East, including focus on Iranian nuclear ambitions, the power shift between the United States and China for influence, and roles of key players Egypt and Saudi Arabia. Co-Hosts: 1. Amb. Danny Ayalon, Israel's Former Ambassador to the United States and Deputy Foreign Minister…
    April 01, 2023 6517 views
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    TV7 Middle East Review – Analyzing February 2023

    Please join us for discussion on the developing situations in Iran and Turkey. Co-Hosts: 1. Amb. Danny Ayalon, Israel's Former Ambassador to the United States and Deputy Foreign Minister & Lecturer at NYU. 2. Col. (Res.) Dr. Eran Lerman, Israel’s Former Deputy National Security Adviser, Vice President of the Jerusalem Institute for Strategy and Security…
    March 04, 2023 6962 views
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    TV7 Middle East Review – Analyzing January 2023

    Please join us for discussion on political protests in Israel over the government’s plans to reform the judiciary. Other topics include ongoing Israeli-US defense cooperation and the joint Juniper Oak multi-sector military exercise, potential Israeli-Saudi ties, Iran’s involvement in the Russia-Ukraine War and chances it will resume negotiations to revive the 2015 Joint Comprehensive Plan…
    January 28, 2023 5358 views
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    TV7 Middle East Review – Analyzing December 2022

    Please join us for discussion on the changing status between Israel with longtime regional foes, Saudi Arabia and the Arab world at large. Co-Hosts: 1. Amir Oren, Editor at Large, Host of Watchmen Talk and Powers in Play. 2. Col. (Res.) Dr. Eran Lerman, Israel’s Former Deputy National Security Adviser, Vice President of the Jerusalem…
    December 31, 2022 5289 views
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    TV7 Middle East Review – Analyzing November 2022

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    November 26, 2022 6147 views
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    TV7 Middle East Review – Analyzing October 2022

    Please join us for discussion on the current situation in Iran. Expert analysis focuses on the impasse in negotiations to renew the 2015 Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action nuclear deal, anti-government protests and government instability, as well as the Islamic Republic’s support of Russia in its war against Ukraine. Host - Amir Oren, Editor at…
    October 29, 2022 4126 views
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    TV7 Middle East Review – Analyzing September 2022

    Please join us for discussion on the latest developments concerning Iran. Other topics include escalating hostilities with Lebanon, and the weakening of power by the Palestinian Authority. Co-Hosts: 1. Amb. Danny Ayalon, Israel's Former Ambassador to the United States and Deputy Foreign Minister & Lecturer at NYU. 2. Col. (Res.) Dr. Eran Lerman, Israel’s Former…
    September 24, 2022 5156 views
  • 28min

    TV7 Middle East Review – Analyzing August 2022

    Please join us for discussion on the latest developments concerning negotiations by world powers to finalize a new nuclear agreement with Iran. Other topics include the maritime dispute and a potential escalation of hostilities between Israel and Lebanon over natural gas reservoirs, Jerusalem’s normalization of diplomatic relations with Ankara and the recent regional visit by…
    August 27, 2022 5930 views
  • 28min

    TV7 Middle East Review – Analyzing July 2022

    Please join us for discussion on the latest developments concerning Iran’s atomic aspirations, and whether there will be a nuclear race in the Middle East. Other topics include the recent regional visit by US President Joe Biden. Co-Hosts: 1. Amir Oren, Editor at Large, Host of Watchmen Talk and Powers in Play. 2. Amb. Danny…
    July 24, 2022 6222 views
  • 28min

    TV7 Middle East Review – Analyzing June 2022

    Please join us for discussion on the latest developments concerning Iran. Other topics include Incumbent-Israeli Prime Minister Yair Lapid, as well as the terror threat posed to Israeli citizens in Turkey. Co-Hosts: 1. Amb. Danny Ayalon, Israel's Former Ambassador to the United States and Deputy Foreign Minister & Lecturer at NYU. 2. Col. (Res.) Dr.…
    June 25, 2022 6707 views
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    TV7 Middle East Review – Analyzing May 2022

    Please join us for discussion on the latest developments related to the Islamic Republic of Iran, as well as the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Other topics include diplomatic efforts concerning the issue of water supply in the Middle East. Co-Hosts: 1. Amb. Danny Ayalon, Israel's Former Ambassador to the United States and Deputy Foreign Minister & Lecturer…
    May 28, 2022 5431 views
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    TV7 Middle East Review – Analyzing April 2022

    Please join us for discussion on the recent wave of Palestinian / Arab terror attacks on Israel, tensions on the Temple Mount in Jerusalem’s Old City and this year’s coinciding observance of the Jewish Passover, Christian Easter and Islamic Ramadan holidays. Additional topics include the current fragility of the Israeli government and the recent Israeli-Arab…
    April 23, 2022 5993 views
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    TV7 Middle East Review – Analyzing March 2022

    Please join us for discussion on the 22 March terror attack in Beersheba that claimed the lives of four Israelis, and discussion of a possible outbreak of Palestinian violence during the approaching Muslim holy month of Ramadan. Additional topics include efforts to mend the diplomatic rift between Israel and Turkey, as well as the status…
    March 26, 2022 4912 views
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    TV7 Middle East Review – Analyzing February 2022

    Please join us for discussion on the Russia-Ukraine crisis, including roles assumed by NATO and the European Union. Additional topics include efforts to revive the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action nuclear deal between Iran and world powers. Co-Hosts: 1. Amb. Danny Ayalon, Israel's Former Ambassador to the United States and Deputy Foreign Minister & Lecturer…
    February 26, 2022 6157 views
  • 28min

    TV7 Middle East Review – Analyzing January 2022

    Please join us for discussion on negotiations in Vienna to revive the 2015 Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action between Iran and world powers. Additional topics include Israel’s relations with Turkey, and the future of the Palestinian leadership. Co-Hosts: 1. Col. (Res.) Dr. Eran Lerman, Israel’s Former Deputy National Security Adviser, Vice President of the Jerusalem…
    January 29, 2022 6050 views
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    TV7 Middle East Review – Analyzing December 2021

    Please join us for discussion on Iran and the nuclear negotiations to revive the 2015 Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action. Additional topics will include meetings between Israeli and US officials joint military exercises aimed at thwarting the atomic threat posed by the Islamic Republic, as well as Turkey’s involvement in the region. Co-Hosts: 1. Amb.…
    December 25, 2021 10713 views
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    TV7 Middle East Review – Analyzing November 2021

    Please join us for discussion on Jerusalem’s campaign to prevent Iranian entrenchment and the arming of its proxy militias such as the Hezbollah terror organization just over Israel’s northern frontier. Other topics include relations with Ankara in the wake of the arrests of an Israeli couple vacationing in Turkey, as well as the spike in…
    November 27, 2021 12556 views
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    TV7 Middle East Review - Analyzing October 2021

    Please join us for discussion on the latest with Iran under leadership of new President Ebrahim Raisi, such as tactics used to stall resumption of the Vienna nuclear talks and the Islamic Republic’s regional activities in Lebanon and Syria. Other topics for analysis include the Palestinians in Gaza and the West Bank, as well as…
    October 30, 2021 9761 views
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    TV7 Middle East Review - Analyzing September 2021

    Please join us for discussion on Iran and military activity in Syria. Co-Hosts: 1. Amb. Danny Ayalon, Israel's Former Ambassador to the United States and Deputy Foreign Minister & Lecturer at NYU. 2. Colonel (res.) Dr. Eran Lerman, Israel’s Former Deputy National Security Adviser, Vice President of the Jerusalem Institute for Strategy and Security and…
    September 25, 2021 8519 views
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    TV7 Middle East Review – Analyzing August 2021

    Please join us for a discussion on the retreat of the US from Afghanistan and its implications on the Middle East and the broader region as well as Israel’s PM Naftali Bennet’s first visit to the US. Co-Hosts: 1. Amb. Danny Ayalon, Israel's Former Ambassador to the United States and Deputy Foreign Minister & Lecturer…
    August 28, 2021 11757 views
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    TV7 Middle East Review – Analyzing July 2021

    Please join us for a discussion on the Lebanon crisis and its effects on the entire region amongst other regional topics. Co-Hosts: 1. Amb. Danny Ayalon, Israel's Former Ambassador to the United States and Deputy Foreign Minister & Lecturer at NYU. 2. Colonel (res.) Dr. Eran Lerman, Israel’s Former Deputy National Security Adviser, Vice President…
    July 24, 2021 12850 views
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    TV7 Middle East Review - Analyzing June 2021

    Please join us for discussion on the visit of US Secretary of State Antony Blinkin following the recent Israel’s Operation Guardian of the Walls conflict with Gaza. Other topics include Palestinian terrorism, as well as the Iranian nuclear dispute and its regional aggression including military proxies, such as Hezbollah in Lebanon. Co-Hosts: 1. Amb. Danny…
    June 26, 2021 12957 views
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    TV7 Middle East Review - Analyzing May 2021

    Please join us for discussion on the implications Operation Guardians of the Walls will have for Israel, the Palestinians and the Middle East. Other topics include involvement by the Biden administration in the region, as well as Iran's nuclear aspirations. Co-Hosts: 1. Amb. Danny Ayalon, Israel's Former Ambassador to the United States and Deputy Foreign…
    May 29, 2021 16362 views
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    TV7 Middle East Review - Analyzing April 2021

    Please join us for discussion on the ‘winds of change,’ regarding the new policies of the administration of US President Joe Biden towards the Middle East. Other topics include current issues pertaining to Iran and the Palestinians. Co-Hosts: 1. Amb. Danny Ayalon, Israel's Former Ambassador to the United States and Deputy Foreign Minister & Lecturer…
    April 24, 2021 13743 views
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    TV7 Middle East Review – Analyzing March 2021

    Please join us for discussion on the outcome of Israel’s 23 March 2020 national elections, as well as other recent developments in the Middle East this month that shape the landscape of the region and beyond. Other topics include the 6-year proxy conflict in Yemen between the Saudi-led military coalition and the Iran-backed Houthi movement,…
    March 27, 2021 17040 views
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    TV7 Middle East Review - Analyzing February 2021

    This episode examines the many developments in the Middle East this month that shape the landscape of the region and beyond. Topics include upcoming elections in Israel and the Palestinian territories, Biden Administration policies that will impact Israel, and Iran’s continued defiance of the international community with focus on the imposition of preconditions for the…
    February 27, 2021 16364 views
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    TV7 Middle East Review – Analyzing January 2021

    The Middle East faces a tumultuous season. A rapid pace of regional developments in light of a new administration in Washington calls for a comprehensive review of the past month. Up ahead, Dr. Eran Lerman and Ambassador Danny Ayalon offer decades of experience in analyzing the challenges and opportunities which manifested in the month of…
    January 30, 2021 30405 views