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The Diplomatic Tsunami

Israel Policy Pod

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Introduction
1:12
State of the Gaza War
7:15
Israel's International Standing
23:10
Missed Opportunities and Strategic Errors
43:50
The Craft of Israeli Diplomacy
55:20
Iran and Other Security Concerns
Israel Policy Pod
The Diplomatic Tsunami
Aug 06, 2025
Israel Policy Forum

On this week’s episode, Israel Policy Forum Policy Advisor and Tel Aviv-based journalist Neri Zilber hosts Jeremy Issacharoff, Israel’s former ambassador to Germany. They discuss the growing "diplomatic tsunami" facing Israel, how Israel's current international standing compares to years and wars past, why and how Israel got to this low point, what can be done to remedy the situation, the craft of Israeli diplomacy, Iran's nuclear program after the 12-day war, and more.

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