Episode 99
Global Power Moves: Inside the Rooms Where Diplomacy Rewrites the World
Join us daily as we delve into the latest diplomatic developments shaping the global landscape. From new alliances and policy shifts to defense agreements, sanctions, and trade negotiations, this podcast offers an insider's view of the behind-the-scenes negotiations that influence international power dynamics. Delivered with the insight of a seasoned foreign correspondent, each episode reveals the subtle moves and strategic decisions that are redefining the world's balance of power, helping listeners understand the true forces at play behind headline news.
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- On The Hour – August 2, 2026 | SECONDS FROM WAR? TRUMP PULLS BACK AS IRAN REFUSES DEAL President Donald Trump's announcement that he postponed planned U.S. strikes on Iran has once again shifted the Middle East from the brink of escalation back toward uncertain diplomacy. Trump says mediators have secured the framework for a deal that would reopen the Strait of Hormuz and curb Iran's nuclear ambitions, while Tehran has publicly denied that any such agreement exists. As conflicting messages fuel uncertainty, we examine what may be driving Washington's strategy, whether a diplomatic breakthrough is realistic, and how Israel is preparing for the possibility that military action could still be only a matter of time. Iranian affairs expert Benny Sabti of the Institute for National Security Studies (INSS) joins us to analyze the regime's internal power dynamics, the succession question surrounding Mojtaba Khamenei, and whether mounting internal pressure is beginning to weaken Tehran's grip on power. We also cover the latest developments in Gaza, where the IDF says it eliminated a Hamas Nukhba commander involved in the October 7 attack while continuing operations against terrorist infrastructure, even as U.S.-backed diplomatic efforts seek a broader agreement for Hamas's disarmament. Lt. Col. (Res.) Adv. Maurice Hirsch joins us to discuss reports that Palestinian Islamic Jihad may be willing to disarm and whether those claims are credible. Plus, we look at Israel's intensified counterterrorism operations in Judea and Samaria, a crackdown on illegal border crossings, and a lighter—but telling—economic story as Israel ranks among the world's most expensive countries in The Economist's latest Big Mac Index, highlighting the continuing cost-of-living challenges facing Israelis. Guests: BENNY SABTI | IRAN EXPERT, INSS LT COL (RES) ADV MAURICE HIRSCH | JLM CENTER FOR SECURITY & FOREIGN AFFAIRS (JCFA) Join our community now and receive 24/7 of new & original content from the State of Israel. https://www.iltv.tv | ILTV | Facebookfacebook.com
- Israel Daily News - August 2, 2026 | U.S. Considers Strike ...facebook.com