Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
Iran and the United States have returned to military confrontation around the Strait of Hormuz, but both sides appear—for now—to be limiting the scope of the conflict. Israel Insider host Ashley Perry examines how quickly this “controlled escalation” could expand and what could bring Israel back into the war.
Perry also analyzes the latest Israel-Lebanon negotiations, including proposals for an Israeli withdrawal from designated areas, the Lebanese Armed Forces’ ability to prevent Hezbollah’s return, and growing pressure from Washington for Israel to reposition in Lebanon and Syria.
The episode also covers Israel’s newly announced October 27 election, controversial legislation concerning ultra-Orthodox enlistment and the attorney general, Gadi Eisenkot’s challenge to Benjamin Netanyahu, Turkey’s shifting rhetoric toward Israel, and Rep. Ro Khanna’s West Bank visit.
Subscribe to the Middle East Forum for new episodes of Israel Insider and expert analysis from across the region.
Iran and the United States have returned to military confrontation around the Strait of Hormuz, but both sides appear—for now—to be limiting the scope of the conflict. Israel Insider host Ashley Perry examines how quickly this “controlled escalation” could expand and what could bring Israel back into the war.
Perry also analyzes the latest Israel-Lebanon negotiations, including proposals for an Israeli withdrawal from designated areas, the Lebanese Armed Forces’ ability to prevent Hezbollah’s return, and growing pressure from Washington for Israel to reposition in Lebanon and Syria.
The episode also covers Israel’s newly announced October 27 election, controversial legislation concerning ultra-Orthodox enlistment and the attorney general, Gadi Eisenkot’s challenge to Benjamin Netanyahu, Turkey’s shifting rhetoric toward Israel, and Rep. Ro Khanna’s West Bank visit.
Subscribe to the Middle East Forum for new episodes of Israel Insider and expert analysis from across the region.
