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EylON the Record
After October 7, Eylon Levy became one of Israel’s most visible defenders, making the official case for a nation at war.
Now the war is over.
The blue-suit uniform is off.
And the talking points are gone.
No briefings.
No scripts.
No permission required.
EylON the Record is where the conversation begins.
This podcast features hard-hitting, long-form, unscripted conversations with the people whose ideas, experience, and judgment actually matter — not only for Israel, but for the future of democracy and freedom.
Join Eylon beyond headlines, soundbites, and spin, diving into:
• War and national security
• Media, power, and propaganda
• Democracies under pressure
• What comes next and what the West gets wrong
Originally launched as State of a Nation, this podcast reached millions of viewers around the world.
Now it returns in a sharper, more personal format with the freedom to ask harder questions, challenge comfortable assumptions, and follow the truth in a world where powerful forces are constantly competing to shape how we think.
🎙 Filmed at M10 Studios, Tel Aviv ➡️ https://m10.co.il/
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EylON the Record
Inside Gaza | Special Forces Soldier Reveals Realities of Modern Warfare
In this compelling episode of State of a Nation, former Israeli government spokesperson Eylon Levy engages in a riveting conversation with Special Forces reservist Stav Cohen. Broadcasting from our new set in Mindspace LaGuardia, Tel Aviv, Stav shares his extraordinary journey as a lawyer-in-training, NGO leader, and front-line soldier.
Discover first-hand accounts of Stav’s experiences in Gaza, from navigating Hamas’s use of human shields to the complexities of urban warfare. Learn about the critical role international public opinion plays in Israel’s military and diplomatic strategy, and the psychological toll of combat. Stav also sheds light on the humanitarian efforts of Israeli soldiers and his personal mission to counter misinformation about the IDF.
Join us for an eye-opening exploration of the moral dilemmas and challenges faced by Israeli forces as they confront an enemy entrenched within civilian spaces. Like, comment, and subscribe to stay informed on stories that challenge narratives and deepen understanding.
Co-Creator and Host - Eylon Levy
Co-Creator - Guy Ross
Executive Producer - Asher Westropp-Evans
Director - Lotem Segev
Editor/Assistant Director - Benny Goldman
Graphics - Thomas Girsch
Researcher - Tal Segal
0:00 - Coming up
0:15 - Monologue
1:57 - Welcome
5:48 - 2014 war in Gaza
9:12 - Does the information war matter?
13:52 - The IDF's mission in Gaza
17:50 - Hamas fighting from civilian areas
22:17 - The rules of engagement
27:40 - Hamas human shield strategy
31:52 - Stav's injuries
33:30 - The IDF's reputation
38:14 - Finishing the job in Gaza
40:25 - The hostage crisis
43:29 - Citizen Spokesperson
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