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A bi-weekly podcast from The Jerusalem Post, hosted by Calev Ben David and Ruth Marks Eglash, where they dive into the most important news and analysis shaping the weekend in Israel and the Middle East. Each episode, they break down the key stories, providing insights and expert commentary on politics, security, diplomacy, and more. Tune in every other Saturday night for a comprehensive roundup of the events that matter.
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Signup to Generate a PitchA bi-weekly podcast from The Jerusalem Post, hosted by Calev Ben David and Ruth Marks Eglash, where they dive into the most important news and analysis shaping the weekend in Israel and the Middle East. Each episode, they break down the key stories, providing insights and expert commentary on politics, security, diplomacy, and more.
The Jerusalem Dispatch is hosted by Calev Ben David and. The show has published 20 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "Is the Iran US deal unraveling as antisemitism intensifies and Israel’s north destabilizes?" (23 June 2026, 30 minutes), "Trump called Netanyahu 'crazy.' Then Iran fired again" (8 June 2026, 25 minutes), and "'It's a loss for Israel': inside the emerging Iran deal" (26 May 2026, 32 minutes).
The Jerusalem Dispatch publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 38 minutes across 20 episodes.
Booking probability for The Jerusalem Dispatch is 29%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. The Jerusalem Dispatch requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. The Jerusalem Dispatch's contact route on record: verified email.
Calev Ben David and hosts The Jerusalem Dispatch, a news podcast with 20 episodes published.
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Episode #13
Join Calev Ben-David and Ruth Marks Eglash as they discuss the latest news impacting life in Jerusalem. From the Iran deal with the US to the Maccabiah, you don't want to miss this discussion.
Two months after the Iran war ended, Iran fired ballistic missiles at Israel again last night. Houthi missiles came in from Yemen. Israel struck Iranian energy storage sites overnight.<br /><br />Sirens went off across...
The Iran war isn't over — and the deal taking shape may already be a loss for Israel.<br /><br />In this Jerusalem Dispatch episode, Calev Ben-David and Ruth Marks Eglash, editor-in-chief of The Jerusalem Report, take...
Episode #10
The latest episode of The Jerusalem Dispatch podcast delves into the growing concerns surrounding Jewish communities in the diaspora, particularly focusing on the atmosphere in the UK.<br /><br />Co-host Ruth Marks...
In this episode of the Jerusalem Dispatch, David Brinn, former managing editor of The Jerusalem Post, joins Calev Ben-David for a deep dive into the complexities surrounding Israel’s Independence Day celebrations. As...
In this week’s episode of The Jerusalem Dispatch podcast, co-hosts Ruth Marks Eglash and Calev Ben-David dive into the unfolding geopolitical tensions between Israel, Iran, and the United States. With a tentative...
The Jerusalem Dispatch podcast hosts Calev Ben-David and Ruth Marks Eglash offer a window into daily life in Israel amid ongoing regional conflict, as well as broader strategic and societal implications.<br /><br...
Join us for this episode of the Jerusalem Dispatch Podcast, where we dive into the ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran. Hosted by Ruth Marks Eglash, Editor-in-chief of The Jerusalem Report, and Calev Ben-David...
Calev Ben David and Ruth Marks Eglash record remotely from their homes as Operation Roaring Lion enters its first days. The Jerusalem Post journalists break down what Israel and the US have achieved so far in their...
In the latest episode of The Jerusalem Dispatch, hosts Ruth Marks Eglash, editor-in-chief of The Jerusalem Report, and journalist and news anchor Calev Ben-David, discuss the ongoing geopolitical dynamics surrounding...
The latest episode of The Jerusalem Dispatch podcast, hosted by Ruth Marks Eglash and Calev Ben-David, delves into the rising tensions between Israel and the Islamic Republic of Iran.<br /><br />The hosts discuss the...
In this week's episode, Elliot and Calev discuss the horrific terror attack that took place in Sydney Australia. They also cover some crucial Hanukah history, the Board of Deputies for British Jews, and Mansour Abbas.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has formally asked President Isaac Herzog for a pardon, a move that could reshape the legal and political landscape ahead of an election year.<br /><br />In this episode of The...
From May 26, 2025<br /><br />On the eve of Jerusalem Day, Elliot delivers a state-of-the-city report: a young, divided, and surprisingly poor capital where Haredi and Arab students now outnumber Zionist-curriculum...
From May 12, 2025<br /><br />A new pope is elected—and Elliot examines the troubling antisemitic legacy of his namesake, Leo XIII. The hosts then turn to the Pulitzer Prize awarded to Gazan poet Mosab Abu Toha, whose...
From April 28, 2025<br /><br />On the heels of Holocaust Remembrance Day and ahead of Yom HaZikaron and Independence Day, the hosts examine the painful overlap of national mourning and celebration during wartime. They...
From April 15, 2025<br /><br />Recording during Passover, Elliot and Kalev reflect on seders shadowed by the hostage crisis and mark the 82nd anniversary of the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising. They explore Passover's historical...
From March 31, 2025<br /><br />The hosts unpack the bombshell Signal chat leak that exposed divisions within the Trump administration between isolationists and interventionists—and what it means for Israel. They examine...
From March 18, 2025<br /><br />Elliot Jaeger and Kalev Ben-David launch The Jerusalem Dispatch from Jerusalem during Shushan Purim, exploring the tension between celebration and grief while hostages remain in Gaza. They...
Episode #1
In this episode, Calev Ben-David and Elliot Jager delve into some key current and historical events. Elliot takes us back 20 years to the Israeli disengagement, sharing insights on its motivations, outcomes, and lasting...
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