Israel’s Enemies Aren’t Done Yet—And the Region Could Pay the Price (w/Jonathan Schanzer)

Host Emily Schrader, journalist and Middle East commentator, takes a hard look at the moral confusion plaguing major international outlets from the BBC to the New York Times as they report on the Israel-Hamas hostage deal. This isn’t just bad journalism; it’s dangerous disinformation. Schrader breaks down how convicted murderers responsible for deadly suicide bombings like Imad Kawasme and Iyad Abu Arub are now being falsely equated with kidnapped Israeli civilians.

Joining the show is Jonathan Schanzer, senior vice president for research at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies (FDD) and a former terrorism finance analyst at the U.S. Treasury Department. Schanzer offers critical insight into the global security risks posed by the Islamic Republic of Iran, the mechanics of U.S. sanctions and how Hamas continues to operate with impunity even during so-called ceasefires. Together, Schrader and Schanzer discuss whether the cycle of hostage deals and mass terrorist releases is sustainable, and what deterrence might actually look like in a region held hostage by proxy terror regimes.

This episode also covers:
The moral asymmetry between Israeli hostages and Palestinian terrorists
Ongoing ceasefire violations and executions inside Gaza by Hamas
The viral disinformation campaign hijacking Holocaust language and imagery to support Hamas
Shocking footage of Hamas executing suspected collaborators in Gaza under the cover of a ceasefire
The visa scandal surrounding Hamas-aligned “photojournalist” Motaz Azaiza now touring the U.S.

CHAPTERS
00:00 – Intro & Episode Overview
02:15 – Hostages vs. Terrorists: The Media’s Confusing Narrative
08:30 – Case Study: Imad Kawasme & Iyad Abu Arub released in hostage deal
13:45 – Kidnapped Israelis: From Nova Music Festival to tunnels
18:50 – Guest Segment Begins: Jonathan Schanzer on Iran & Regional Threats
24:10 – Can the West Distinguish Terror from Victimhood?
29:35 – Ceasefire in Gaza? The Reality of Hamas Executions & Control
34:55 – UK & Campus Anti‑Semitism: Football, Universities and Smear Campaigns
40:20 – Sanctions, Iran’s Proxy Wars & What Comes Next
45:00 – Closing Thoughts & Call to Action

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