"The Arabists" with Zvi Yehezkeli: The Full Program for Viewing, 20.08.2026

The program "The Arabists" hosted by Zvi Yehezkeli reviews the events in the Middle East: Hamas provokes and arms itself under the cover of the "Peace Council", Iraq fears an Afghanistan scenario with the withdrawal of American forces, and Syria under the rule of Al-Jolani does not give up on the Golan Heights. Participants in the program include Ruth Wasserman Lande, Dr. Eddie Cohen, Yoni Ben Menachem, and Efi Benay.

The program "The Arabists" hosted by Zvi Yehezkeli, broadcast on August 20, 2026, reviews three central arenas in the Middle East. The episode opens in Gaza, where Hamas, according to the program, is returning to strengthen and provoke the IDF under the cover of the "Peace Council" and the preparations of international forces for entry. The program warns of an "Oslo syndrome" and raises concerns that Hamas is preparing a surprise regarding the handover of weapons. The second arena is Iraq, which fears an Afghanistan scenario with the withdrawal of American forces, collapsing into corruption and violence. The third arena is Syria, where the program claims that Al-Jolani, described as a jihadist who swapped a uniform for a suit, will not give up on the Golan Heights, and that Turkey is exploiting him. The program also notes the death sentence imposed on the deposed President Assad. Panel participants: Ruth Wasserman Lande, Dr. Eddie Cohen, Yoni Ben Menachem, and Efi Benay.