Aug 26, 2026 · 1 hr 20 min · 10 segments
In the Middle East, argues Dan Schueftan, there are no solutions—only threats to contain, opportunities to exploit, and problems to manage. He joins Mike to explain why Gaza will require “violent…
Dan SchueftanGuest
Michael DoranHost
Officials say the raid was meant to stop Turkey from placing radar, air defenses, and troops that could limit the Israeli Air Force's freedom of movement.
Prime Minister Netanyahu declared, quote, we will not tolerate a Turkish military entrenchment moving south because it threatens us, unquote.
Meanwhile, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Besant announced what he called, quote, an economic D-Day, the single greatest financial offensive ever marshaled against an adversary, unquote.
The goal, he said, is to sever every economic lifeline that sustains the tyrannical regime until Tehran stands alone.
The Pentagon and Treasury say they are moving in lockstep on the new sanctions campaign against Iran.
Brigadier General Ofer Venter is expected to launch an independent right-wing list today.
Polls suggest it could take four seats and push the religious Zionist party below the threshold.
Prime Minister Netanyahu warned that extra parties on the right would throw votes into the trash.
Prime Minister Netanyahu and Defense Minister Katz warned that if the launches continue, the IDF will target the people responsible and remove the civilian population from the staging areas.
And, finally, Don, IDF Central Command Chief Major General Avi Bluth told the prime minister that Jewish nationalist crime in the West Bank, quote, is the match that might set everything on fire, unquote.
And, Don, that's the item that's put in there for Gadi to say that this is the Israeli deep state.
I think what's happening in the West Bank with the very radical part of the settlers is in the long run a very major problem could develop into a major problem.
So I would consider from everything that you've mentioned The most important is the Turkish issue.
Officials say the raid was meant to stop Turkey from placing radar, air defenses, and troops that could limit the Israeli Air Force's freedom of movement.
Prime Minister Netanyahu declared, quote, we will not tolerate a Turkish military entrenchment moving south because it threatens us, unquote.
Meanwhile, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Besant announced what he called, quote, an economic D-Day, the single greatest financial offensive ever marshaled against an adversary, unquote.
The goal, he said, is to sever every economic lifeline that sustains the tyrannical regime until Tehran stands alone.
The Pentagon and Treasury say they are moving in lockstep on the new sanctions campaign against Iran.
Brigadier General Ofer Venter is expected to launch an independent right-wing list today.
Polls suggest it could take four seats and push the religious Zionist party below the threshold.
Prime Minister Netanyahu warned that extra parties on the right would throw votes into the trash.
Prime Minister Netanyahu and Defense Minister Katz warned that if the launches continue, the IDF will target the people responsible and remove the civilian population from the staging areas.
And, finally, Don, IDF Central Command Chief Major General Avi Bluth told the prime minister that Jewish nationalist crime in the West Bank, quote, is the match that might set everything on fire, unquote.
And, Don, that's the item that's put in there for Gadi to say that this is the Israeli deep state.
I think what's happening in the West Bank with the very radical part of the settlers is in the long run a very major problem could develop into a major problem.
So I would consider from everything that you've mentioned The most important is the Turkish issue.
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