Ilan Benatar

CEO, Ark Media

[Tommy Borenshtain @tommybor]

כ"כ פשוט

[נדב איל Nadav Eyal @Nadav_Eyal]

I spoke today with @biannagolodryga and @dansenor about where this war may be heading.

There’s a clear divergence in war aims: the U.S. is careful not to commit to regime change, while Israel is formally pushing in that direction. Change in Iran is already underway- the supreme leader and much of the leadership are gone.

The real question is what kind of change. If the regime survives, it may emerge even more radical. That’s one reason Israel will push to keep degrading Iran’s capabilities- until Washington draws the line.
@cnnbrk

[נדב איל Nadav Eyal @Nadav_Eyal]

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[Ilan Benatar @ilanbenatar]

@dansenor @campbell_brown @TheForumAI @axios @sarafischer @mikeallen 🙌🙌🙌

[Ilan Benatar @ilanbenatar]

@dansenor Best part: "also have some pretty good news about what’s happened with your stocks over the past two years.”

[Ilan Benatar @ilanbenatar]

https://t.co/HeKeqVvEhE - From his grave, Sinwar is winning the war in Gaza. It's just a different war than the one Israel is fighting. I wrote this back in March 24.

[Ilan Benatar @ilanbenatar]

@sethisen @dansenor @havivrettiggur @amit_segal @Nadav_Eyal https://t.co/bpDr64Qeho

[Joel Pollak @joelpollak]

Joke circulating in Israel at the moment:

[Dan Senor @dansenor]

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[Naftali Bennett נפתלי בנט @naftalibennett]

עמית סגל,
אני מודה שקשה לי ולרבים אחרים להבין מה נהיה ממך ומדוע אתה בוחר להגן על ממשלת המחדל ולאתרג את מי שבמשמרת שלו הופקרו אזרחי ישראל, נכבשו ישובים, ונרצחו, נאנסו, ונחטפו אלפי יהודים.

מסיבה שאיש לא מבין, הפכת למשרת פתטי של מי שנושא באחריות העליונה לאסון הנורא מאז השואה.
ישראל על סף משבר חוקתי שאתה עמל להכשיר, בזמן שמגייסים עשרות אלפי מילואמניקים בצו 8, אזרחי ישראל תחת אזעקות שאתה מנרמל,
ויש סכנה ל59 רון ארדים בגלל התנהלות כושלת של הממשלה.

אבל אתה מחפש ציוצי עבר שלי, במקום לשאול את ראש הממשלה מה עם הניצחון המוחלט שהבטיח,
מה עם החטופים שלנו שנמקים במנהרות,
והאם לא מגיע לגדי מוזס וירדן ביבס שיסתכל להם בעיניים ויבקש סליחה.
היית עיתונאי מוערך, עמית.
הפכת לשופר נרצע.
חבל.

[הדר סגל Hadar Segal 🇮🇱 @hadarse]

דני אלגרט 💛

[Liz Cheney @Liz_Cheney]

Generations of American patriots, from our revolution onward, have fought for the principles Zelenskyy is risking his life to defend. But today, Donald Trump and JD Vance attacked Zelenskyy and pressured him to surrender the freedom of his people to the KGB war criminal who invaded Ukraine. History will remember this day— when an American President and Vice President abandoned all we stand for.

[Ilan Benatar @ilanbenatar]

@LiorShapira2 Sam Harris - Making Sense

מפלגת המחשבות

For Heaven's Sake

משמח לראות שאת מאזינה לCall me Back

[the little prince @thelitt80824365]

תמיר פרדו מגיע לאופירה ולוינסון
והאופק שלנו עם הנתניהו׳ז הופך לשחור משחור

״אני מקווה שבבוא היום אגיד לנכדיי את מה שהורי אמרו לי ואני אמרתי לנכדי
זאת חובה לשרת את המדינה!״

[HolySmoke💨 @HolySmokexxxx]

הלוואי ולמישהו בממשלה הבזויה הזו הייתה עשירית מהאנושיות, חמלה, דאגה, שיש להגרי בציפורן שלו.

🫡🫡🫡 מעריץ.

[Dan Senor @dansenor]

What does the hostage release feel like on the ground, in Israel? I sat down with @YKleinHalevi and Wendy Singer to find out. Listen here: https://t.co/lrJi6Lq8d4

[נדב איל Nadav Eyal @Nadav_Eyal]

President Trump can bring back the hostages.

In recent days, I've spoken with sources across the Middle East, especially in Israel, about the status of the Gaza hostage negotiations. The process is stalled, and the prospects are grim. As time passes, the hostages’ chances of survival diminish. Winter is approaching, and they're enduring brutal conditions. According to a report presented to the Israeli cabinet, the hostages are suffering from severe hunger, with some reportedly losing nearly half their body weight. Now in their second year of captivity, they're subjected to torture and abuse, especially the women, as confirmed by previous rescues and exchanges.

Israeli defense officials believe Hamas both wants and needs a deal, while Netanyahu's close advisors hold the opposite view. Qatar, which has been mediating, doesn’t see either side as serious about an agreement at present. Hamas has said it will only consider a deal if Israel will withdrew from Gaza and end the war—an outcome Israel cannot accept. But they will settle for much less.

At this moment, there’s only one person positioned to shift the dynamics: the president-elect of the United States. Trump has the leverage not only with Israel, which is delighted by his new appointments, but also throughout the Arab world, where he commands significant respect. He is admired by most Israelis and many Arab leaders alike. Trump’s public and political standing after his victory gives him unique power to push both sides toward a solution.

The Israeli defense establishment is adamant: this deal should not be jeopardized by making excuses, such as the Philadelphi corridor. Following Trump’s election victory, Qatar may now be more willing to exert pressure on Hamas. And Netanyahu needs Trump on many critical issues for Israeli security, including Iran.

If Trump is committed, he could achieve what the Biden administration could not. It’s precisely this kind of breakthrough that can happen with Trump’s return to power.

Though this possibility exists, it’s not a guarantee he’ll pursue it. But the opportunity is here, and people close to him should recognize it. This could be a landmark humanitarian rescue of a scale unseen in years—freeing countless people from unimaginable suffering and possibly setting the stage for a new vision for Gaza, free from extremist rule.

[ShAuLi ✊🏼🔥🏳️‍🌈 @Shaulirena]

התחקיר המלא של רביב דרוקר ששודר אמש, 31/12 על השקרים והטיוח של הצבא שניסה להסתיר את נסיבות נפילתו של גור קהתי מן המשפחה.
גור נפל כחלק ממערכת משיחית הזויה ששיתפה פעולה עם מפקדיו.
לראות ולא להאמין.
שעה אחת.
שווה.

קרדיט: Roni Harel

@RavivDrucker @HaMakorTV

[Ilan Benatar @ilanbenatar]

@Shaysp4 Hey Shay, Ilan here, CMB producer. This is obviously not the image. What podcast app are you seeing this on? Thanks.