Uploaded January 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
This week on Israel Insider, Alex Selsky guest-hosts from Jerusalem as Ashley Perry recovers from surgery, offering a strategic briefing on Israel’s security, politics, and regional outlook.
Alex opens with the return of Ran Gvili, the final Israeli hostage held in Gaza, following a complex IDF recovery operation. With no hostages remaining, Israel formally enters the next phase of the post-war framework, including renewed focus on Hamas’s disarmament. He revisits the Middle East Forum’s early policy work on Gaza disarmament and explains why it has reemerged as suddenly relevant.
The episode then turns to Iran, as Israel prepares for possible escalation amid U.S. pressure and military readiness. Drawing on his experience as a Home Front Command reservist, Alex outlines how Israel is preparing for multiple scenarios.
Alex also examines President Trump’s proposed “Board of Peace,” its implications for Israel’s strategic flexibility, and what shifting global alignments may mean for Jerusalem. He highlights signs of economic resilience, including a strengthening shekel and renewed investor confidence.
The episode concludes with analysis of domestic political flashpoints, including the future of Israel’s army radio station and the intensifying debate over Haredi conscription, followed by audience Q&A on Rafah, Syria, and Iran.
📍 Jerusalem
🎙️ Guest Host: Alex Selsky
📺 Israel Insider | Middle East Forum
This week on Israel Insider, Alex Selsky guest-hosts from Jerusalem as Ashley Perry recovers from surgery, offering a strategic briefing on Israel’s security, politics, and regional outlook.
Alex opens with the return of Ran Gvili, the final Israeli hostage held in Gaza, following a complex IDF recovery operation. With no hostages remaining, Israel formally enters the next phase of the post-war framework, including renewed focus on Hamas’s disarmament. He revisits the Middle East Forum’s early policy work on Gaza disarmament and explains why it has reemerged as suddenly relevant.
The episode then turns to Iran, as Israel prepares for possible escalation amid U.S. pressure and military readiness. Drawing on his experience as a Home Front Command reservist, Alex outlines how Israel is preparing for multiple scenarios.
Alex also examines President Trump’s proposed “Board of Peace,” its implications for Israel’s strategic flexibility, and what shifting global alignments may mean for Jerusalem. He highlights signs of economic resilience, including a strengthening shekel and renewed investor confidence.
The episode concludes with analysis of domestic political flashpoints, including the future of Israel’s army radio station and the intensifying debate over Haredi conscription, followed by audience Q&A on Rafah, Syria, and Iran.
📍 Jerusalem
🎙️ Guest Host: Alex Selsky
📺 Israel Insider | Middle East Forum
