Speaker of the Israeli Knesset Amir Ohana sits down with One Jewish State founder & former US Ambassador to Israel David Friedman for a wide ranging conversation covering Israel and America’s special relationship, recent historic changes in the Middle East, and why Israel is now a superpower in the region.

Ohana talks about President Trump’s historic speech to the Israeli Knesset on October 13, 2025 - “a moment to be remembered for centuries” - and lavished praise on Trump for lifting Israel from a period of darkness into light.

Ohana and Friedman also talked about the expansion of the Abraham Accords, future embassies in Israel, and even hinted at new elections in Israel in September 2026.

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00:35 Intro

01:30 Israeli Politics

02:22 Trump’s Historic Knesset Speech

05:08 Israel’s Return to Normalcy

08:46 12 Day War & Trump’s Courage

13:42 Trump Respects Israel’s Abilities

14:47 Israel’s Resilience

16:17 Antisemitism in America

18:07 Gaza Peace Plan Details

20:22 Expansion of Abraham Accords

22:01 Internal Israeli Politics

23:21 Javier Milei

24:46 Santiago Peña

25:32 Milei’s Argentinian Embassy Promise

26:27 Who is the Best Guitar Player?

27:29 Next Israeli Elections

28:03 America & Israel Mutual Appreciation

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Civil rights attorney and DOJ Task Force Chair Leo Terrell sits down with One Jewish State founder and former U.S. Ambassador to Israel, David Friedman, for an in-depth conversation about his journey from Democrat to Republican and his truly historic mission to get rid of antisemitism in America. Terrell reveals why he left the Democratic Party, his deep partnership with President Trump, and the urgent fight to defend Israel in the media, on college campuses, and in daily life in America.In this interview, Terrell goes on to expose the Biden administration’s failures on combatting antisemitism, the media’s distasteful role in fueling anti-Jewish sentiment, and the disgraceful organized college campus campaigns against Israel - many of which started on October 8th.And finally, Terrell goes out of his way to honor the memory of fallen Israeli soldier Hadar Goldin - whose body is still being held captive by Hamas and seemingly forgotten by politicians.

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(01:02) Intro

(02:58) Leo's Background

(04:42) Trump, Civil Rights, Antisemitism

(08:01) Biden's Failures Against Antisemitism

(10:02) How to Fight Antisemitism

(16:34) Antisemitism vs Antizionism

(20:18) Fighting Antisemitism at Universities

(22:55) Media Shortcoming

(25:04) Democrats vs Israel

(28:16) Support for Israel in Gaza War

(34:35) Judea and Samaria

(38:44) Hadar Goldin

(44:20) Strategy to Fight Antisemitism in America

(48:38) A Final Blessing & Farewell

In the latest episode of the One Jewish State podcast, former U.S. Ambassador to Israel David Friedman sits down with Ron Dermer, Minister of Strategic Affairs of Israel. The two previously worked together on the Abraham Accords back in 2019, and on this episode they had many topics to cover.Ambassador Friedman and Minister Dermer talked about the difficult situation in Gaza, what a victory over Hamas would look like, and a future plan for transforming and then rebuilding Gaza in a post-war world. Also covered in depth were the smashing successes of battlefield victories over Lebanon, Syria to a degree, and of course the rapid 12 day war with Iran which resulted in a resounding victory. Additionally, the warm and evolving relationship between Israel & UAE was brought to light.Dermer goes on to discuss the special relationship between Israel and America, and that after a dramatic spate of victories by Israel, America is now appreciating and relying on Israel more than ever, both in the Middle East and globally as well.

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(00:57) Introduction

(02:57) Why the Gaza War is Difficult

(09:37) What is Victory over Hamas?

(12:56) How to Transform Gaza

(18:39) Rebuilding Gaza & Hamas Succession Plan

(23:19) Trump's Gaza Proposal

(24:17) Egypt's Closed Border

(25:53) Post October 7th Accusations Against Israel

(28:13) How Would America Respond to October 7th?

(28:57) Civilian Deaths in War

(32:57) Baseless Starvation Accusations

(36:29) Media Blames Absolves Hamas

(38:54) 7 Front War

(39:45) Lebanon Beeper Operation

(42:39) Status of Hezbollah

(45:45) Syria's New Regime

(49:41) Next Steps for Abraham Accords

(58:38) Biden's Missteps

(1:00:48) Saudi Arabia & the Abraham Accords

(1:04:28) UAE and Israel's Relationship

(1:07:21) Trump, Netanyahu & Iran War

(1:09:46) Ron Dermer's Personal Involvement with Iran

(1:13:52) Israel's Newfound Relationship with America

(1:20:57) Trump's Reaction to Hezbollah Pager Attack

(1:24:18) Israel's Value to the World

(1:26:42) Ambassador Friedman Blesses Minister Dermer

In a gripping episode of the One Jewish State podcast, former U.S. Ambassador to Israel David Friedman and bestselling author Michael Oren, former Israeli Ambassador to the U.S., dive into a dynamic discussion on Israel's evolving role in the world. They explore recent Middle East upheavals, the deepening Israel-U.S. alliance, the IDF’s profound influence on Israeli society, evangelical support, judicial reforms, and a nuanced debate on the prospects of a two-state solution.

(00:00) Intro

(5:30) After the Wars: What's Next for Israel?

(8:48) Israel: From Isolation to Alliances

(15:36) Is Antisemitism a Fad?

(18:24) Evangelical Christian Support

(23:42) Israel's Internal Infrastructure

(27:36) Michael Oren's Book: 2048

(30:12) IDF's Role in Israeli Society

(33:40) Trump Helping Israel Against Iran

(36:08) Trump & Netanyahu Reputations

(38:23) Debating the Two State Solution

(42:52) Revisiting the Deal of The Century

(45:51) The Best Outcome for Palestinians

In this latest episode of the One Jewish State podcast, former U.S. Ambassador to Israel David Friedman sits down with legendary Auburn Tigers basketball coach Bruce Pearl for a wide-ranging conversation on faith, leadership, Israel, and Jewish identity. Coach Pearl opens up about what makes him a relentless competitor as a college basketball coach, his deep Jewish roots, and why he publicly stood up for Israel and the hostages after October 7th, even when others stayed silent. From the NCAA court to the hills of Judea and Samaria, Coach Pearl shares personal stories, his visions for Israel, how there can be peace in Judea and Samaria, and reveals whether he will run for Alabama Senate in 2026.

00:55 – Coaching Philosophy

07:49 – Jewish Identity in College Basketball

09:49 – Anti-Semitism and Recruiting Challenges

12:21 – My Family Journey in America

13:05 – Alabama's Zionist Legacy

16:30 – Jews and Christians

18:59 – Taking a Stand as Pro Israel

24:58 – Honoring Edan Alexander at Sweet 16

29:30 – Auburn Philosophy's Higher Calling

33:04 – Judea, Samaria, and Biblical Roots

37:00 – Personal Family Miracle From Prayers in Shiloh

38:53 – A Future Vision for Israel

40:50 – Will Bruce Pearl Run for Senate?

43:25 – Coach Pearl & Ambassador Friedman Offer Blessings

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Former Amb. David Friedman sits down with US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee for a wide ranging discussion about the state of affairs in the region. Huckabee reveals why he took the position of Ambassador to Israel, and why he loves living in Israel. The discussion touched on a number of sensitive issues, including the current security situation, potential war with Iran, Israel's reputation in the world, America and Israel's security commitment to each other, and the reality on the ground in Judea and Samaria.

00:00 Intro

03:50 Why Mike Huckabee Came to Israel

6:42 Relationship Between America & Israel

12:59 Trump and Netanyahu Relationship

17:15 War with Iran

17:50 Trump's Commitment to Israel

21:52 Israel's Security Situation

29:32 Judea and Samaria

33:29 Importance of Israeli Sovereignty

38:10 Success of Israel & The Bible

42:05 False Accusations of Genocide

45:30 Israel is Home for Huckabee

48:18 Future Music Collaboration

51:15 Gratitude to Mike Huckabee

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An exclusive interview with Ambassador David Friedman and Minister of Diaspora Affairs Amichai Chikli, a bold Israeli leader and Knesset member known for his unwavering principles. As one of the only politicians to courageously back out of Naftali Bennett’s party, Chikli stood firm against political pressure, earning respect for his integrity. In this discussion, they tackle global antisemitism, the wars with Hamas and Hezbollah, and Gaza’s future. Chikli shares his views on Judea and Samaria and exposes the Palestinian Authority, while Friedman reveals what Trump’s return means for Israel. From Syria’s rising threat to judicial reform.

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00:00 - Introduction

01:31 - Antisemitism Conference

10:18 - Political Career Overview

11:14 - Naftali Bennett Controversy

12:02 - Amichai’s Role in the Party

15:00 - Standing Firm

21:06 - Judicial Crisis in Israel

27:35 - The Ongoing War

31:05 - Syria’s Emerging Threat

31:59 - Gaza’s Future

36:24 - Judea and Samaria Views

37:09 - Who is the Palestinian Authority?

42:03 - Trump’s Statements

43:42 - Trump’s Impact

Join Amb. David Friedman as he hosts Rabbi Nir Menussi ‪and explores how Jewish values, often seen as traditional, align with many liberal principles and continue to resonate in modern times. In this interview with Ambassador David Friedman, he reflects on his personal journey from secular Israeli society to Torah study, sharing profound insights into the experiences of Israelis with little exposure to Judaism.

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5:53 What Drives Israel’s Secular Movement?

12:30 When Israeli Identity Overshadows Jewish Roots

14:05 Israel’s Changing Demographics

27:45 Escaping Israel’s Challenges

34:43 Misconceptions About Religious Jews

41:49 Torah’s Surprising Left-Wing Values

43:40 Bridging Secular and Religious Worlds

49:45 Why Are Israelis So Happy?