TV7 Israel – Från vaktpostens horisont
”På dina murar, Jerusalem, har jag ställt väktare. Varken dag eller natt får de någonsin tystna.”
Jes 62:6
Möt männen och kvinnorna som varit Israels vaktposter. När folket sov höll de vakt och var redo att strida för Israel och dess huvudstad Jerusalem på alla fronter. Nu kommer de en efter en till studion i Jerusalem för ingående intervjuer med TV7 Israels programvärd och analytiker Amir Oren, en veteran i nyhetsbevakningen av Israels styre, försvar och säkerhet. Hans gäster kommer att dela historier, insikter och avslöjanden på ett sätt som får hotbilden mot Israel att klarna. Vi hoppas att du som tittare sedan vill inta din plats på muren och lyfta upp dessa ämnen i bön (Ps 122).
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Ambassador Reuven Merhav. Part 2
Ex Mossad, Shabak, Foreign Minister Reuven Merhav has literally been all over the place, having served in Ethiopia, Kenya, Lebanon and Hong Kong on behalf of the Israeli government, where he had the unique experience of seeing from the inside a half-dozen national security organisations.Thu 27.2.2025 kl. 19.30Ambassador Reuven Merhav. Part 1
Ex Mossad, Shabak, Foreign Minister Reuven Merhav has literally been all over the place, having served in Ethiopia, Kenya, Lebanon and Hong Kong on behalf of the Israeli government, where he had the unique experience of seeing from the inside a half-dozen national security organisations.Thu 30.1.2025 kl. 19.30Amb. Itzhak Levanon Fmr Ambassador to Egypt. Part 2
When Itzhak Izik Cohen decided to adopt a more Israeli sounding name, he naturally chose Levanon, the Hebrew version of Lebanon, where he was born, grew up and emigrated from when his mother, Shulamit Cohen Kishik, was released from prison.Thu 24.4.2025 kl. 19.30Amb. Itzhak Levanon Fmr Ambassador to Egypt. Part 1
When Itzhak Izik Cohen decided to adopt a more Israeli sounding name, he naturally chose Levanon, the Hebrew version of Lebanon, where he was born, grew up and emigrated from when his mother, Shulamit Cohen Kishik, was released from prison.Thu 27.3.2025 kl. 19.30BG (Ret.) Amnon Sofrin. Part 3
x-Mossad & Military Intelligence Amnon Sofrin started his military career as an Infantryman and took part in one of the fiercest fighting in the 1973 war. Later, following battle wounds, he shifted to the Intelligence Corps, where he came through the ranks, serving in key positions in field reconnaissance, the West Bank and General Staff. Upon retirement from the military, he moved over to Mossad as Intelligence Division chief, focusing on Iran, Hezbollah and counter-terror operations.Thu 2.1.2025 kl. 19.30BG (Ret.) Amnon Sofrin. Part 2
Ex-Mossad & Military Intelligence Amnon Sofrin started his military career as an Infantryman and took part in one of the fiercest fighting in the 1973 war. Later, following battle wounds, he shifted to the Intelligence Corps, where he came through the ranks, serving in key positions in field reconnaissance, the West Bank and General Staff. Upon retirement from the military, he moved over to Mossad as Intelligence Division chief, focusing on Iran, Hezbollah and counter-terror operations.Thu 5.12.2024 kl. 19.30BG (Ret.) Amnon Sofrin. Part 1
Ex-Mossad & Military Intelligence Amnon Sofrin started his military career as an Infantryman and took part in one of the fiercest fighting in the 1973 war. Later, following battle wounds, he shifted to the Intelligence Corps, where he came through the ranks, serving in key positions in field reconnaissance, the West Bank and General Staff. Upon retirement from the military, he moved over to Mossad as Intelligence Division chief, focusing on Iran, Hezbollah and counter-terror operations.Thu 7.11.2024 kl. 19.30Ambassador Ron Prosor. Part 2
A second-generation Foreign Service Officer, reached the highest professional echelon in his Ministry, Director-General, and was recently appointed to his third important ambassadorial post, Germany, following The United Kingdom and the United Nations. A military officer in his youth, he is also an expert on the American-Israeli relationship and the decision-making process in Jerusalem.Thu 17.10.2024 kl. 19.30Ambassador Ron Prosor. Part 1
A second-generation Foreign Service Officer, reached the highest professional echelon in his Ministry, Director-General, and was recently appointed to his third important ambassadorial post, Germany, following The United Kingdom and the United Nations. A military officer in his youth, he is also an expert on the American-Israeli relationship and the decision-making process in Jerusalem.Thu 3.10.2024 kl. 19.30BG (Res.) Doron Gavish, Air Defense Chief. Part 2
The Israeli Air Force is a world leader due to several factors, particularly the constant threat of actual attack from Lebanon and Gaza, as well as potentially from Iran and territories under its control.Thu 15.8.2024 kl. 19.30BG (Res.) Doron Gavish, Air Defense Chief. Part 1
The Israeli Air Force is a world leader due to several factors, particularly the constant threat of actual attack from Lebanon and Gaza, as well as potentially from Iran and territories under its control.Thu 20.6.2024 kl. 19.30BG (Res.) Hanan Gefen, Former Chief, Unit 8200
The Israel Defense Forces produced several excellent organizations - its Air Force, Paratroops, Armor and Special Forces perhaps most prominent. Lately, in light of its much-lauded Intelligence Community, one unit of the Military Intelligence Corps gained particular prominence - Unit 8200, Israel’s National Security Agency (or Government Communications Headquarters) and Cyber Command.Thu 6.6.2024 kl. 19.30Yuval Bazak, Commands and Concepts. Part 2
Please join host Amir Oren for the second of a two-part interview with Brigadier General (Res.) Yuval Bazak, who served as an Infantry officer in the Golani Brigades and other command positions in the Israel Defense Forces for more than 30 years.Thu 11.4.2024 kl. 19.30
While leading Israeli troops from platoon to brigade levels, he conducted counter-terror campaigns in Lebanon, Gaza and the West Bank.
In addition to active involvement in the IDF Conceptual Lab dealing with the military’s present and emerging challenges, BG Bazak studied in France, served as a Defense Attaché in Poland and headed the General Staff’s Doctrine Department.Yuval Bazak, Commands and Concepts. Part 1
Please join host Amir Oren for the second of a two-part interview with Brigadier General (Res.) Yuval Bazak, who served as an Infantry officer in the Golani Brigades and other command positions in the Israel Defense Forces for more than 30 years.Thu 14.3.2024 kl. 19.30
While leading Israeli troops from platoon to brigade levels, he conducted counter-terror campaigns in Lebanon, Gaza and the West Bank.
In addition to active involvement in the IDF Conceptual Lab dealing with the military’s present and emerging challenges, BG Bazak studied in France, served as a Defense Attaché in Poland and headed the General Staff’s Doctrine Department.MG (Res.) Mickey Edelsteinn Ex-IDF Washington Attache (part 2)
ajor-General Mickey Edelstein, who recently retired as a career officer but is often called up for active reserve duty, is a creative and thoughtful former Infantry, Paratroop and Comnando leader, who commanded special ground and air forces and other troops up to the Brigade and Division levels, fought in Lebanon, was in charge of the Gaza forces during two major operations, generated an organisational reform in the Special Forces community and had a central role in strengthening IDF-Pentagon relations as the Israel Defense Attache in Washington.Thu 15.2.2024 kl. 21.30MG (Res.) Mickey Edelstein Ex-IDF Washington Attache (part 1)
ajor-General Mickey Edelestein, who recently retired as a career officer but is often called up for active reserve duty, is a creative and thoughtful former Infantry, Paratroop and Comnando leader, who commanded special ground and air forces and other troops up to the Brigade and Division levels, fought in Lebanon, was in charge of the Gaza forces during two major operations, generated an organisational reform in the Special Forces community and had a central role in strengthening IDF-Pentagon relations as the Israel Defense Attache in Washington.Thu 18.1.2024 kl. 19.30MG (Ret.) David Tzur YAMAM Elite Unit Leader (part 3)
Universally known as Tzuri, David Tzur took part in raids as a Paratrooper, then joined the elite Border Patrol unit YAMAM, whose mandate started with hostage rescue and expanded to high-risk manhunts and captures of terrorists as well as armed and dangerous criminals.Thu 21.12.2023 kl. 19.30MG (Ret.) David Tzur YAMAM Elite Unit Leader (part 2)
Universally known as Tzuri, David Tzur took part in raids as a Paratrooper, then joined the elite Border Patrol unit YAMAM, whose mandate started with hostage rescue and expanded to high-risk manhunts and captures of terrorists as well as armed and dangerous criminals.Thu 23.11.2023 kl. 19.30MG (Ret.) David Tzur YAMAM Elite Unit Leader (part 1)
Universally known as Tzuri, David Tzur took part in raids as a Paratrooper, then joined the elite Border Patrol unit YAMAM, whose mandate started with hostage rescue and expanded to high-risk manhunts and captures of terrorists as well as armed and dangerous criminals.Thu 26.10.2023 kl. 19.30Navy Head of Operations Admiral Daniel Hagari (Part II)
Please join host Amir Oren for the second of a two-part interview with Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari. As a Naval Commando throughout most of his career, Hagari is the senior operations staff officer under Israel’s Navy Chief.Thu 28.9.2023 kl. 19.30Navy Head of Operations Admiral Daniel Hagari (Part I)
Please join host Amir Oren for the second of a two-part interview with Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari. As a Naval Commando throughout most of his career, Hagari is the senior operations staff officer under Israel’s Navy Chief.Thu 31.8.2023 kl. 19.30Former IDF COGAT, Major Gen. (ret.) Eitan Dangot (Part II)
Please join host Amir Oren for the second of a two-part interview with retired Maj. Gen. Eitan Dangot, who came up through the Artillery Branch, fought alongside paratroopers in Lebanon, commanded and trained fire units, was a Defense Attache in the Netherlands, served as Chief of Staff in the Home Rear Command and served as Military Secretary under IDF Defense Ministers Shaul Mofaz, Amir Peretz and Ehud Barak.Thu 3.8.2023 kl. 19.30Former IDF COGAT, Major Gen. (ret.) Eitan Dangot (Part I)
Please join host Amir Oren for the first of a two-part interview with retired Maj. Gen. Eitan Dangot, who came up through the Artillery Branch, fought alongside paratroopers in Lebanon, commanded and trained fire units, was a Defense Attache in the Netherlands, served as Chief of Staff in the Home Rear Command and served as Military Secretary under IDF Defense Ministers Shaul Mofaz, Amir Peretz and Ehud Barak.Thu 8.6.2023 kl. 19.30MG (ret.) Gershon Hacohen. Part 2
Please join host Amir Oren for the second of a two-part interview with IDF Maj.Gen.(res) and Former Corps Commander Gershon Hacohen, who is known throughout the Israeli military community as uniquely thoughtful, articulate - and opinionated.Thu 11.5.2023 kl. 19.30MG (ret.) Gershon Hacohen. Part 1/2
Please join host Amir Oren for the first of a two-part interview with IDF Maj.Gen.(res) and Former Corps Commander Gershon Hacohen, who is known throughout the Israeli military community as uniquely thoughtful, articulate - and opinionated.Thu 13.4.2023 kl. 19.30Israeli Minister of Diaspora Affairs & former IDF Spokesman Nachman Shai
Please join host Amir Oren for an interview with Minister for Jewish Diaspora Affairs Nachman Shai, who is likely Israel’s foremost authority on military-media relations. If this issue has four or five angles to it, Shai has seen it from six.Thu 23.3.2023 kl. 19.30Ace IAF Fighter Pilot, Brig. Gen. (Res) Relik Shafir (Part II)
He is a member of the select company of IAF fighter pilots with a distinguished record of an “Ace,” having downed at least five enemy planes in dogfights and participating in important airstrikes. He flew A-4, F-4, F-15 and F-16 fighter jets, as well as CH-53 Sea Stallion helicopters. One year after being one of eight F-16 pilots who destroyed Iraq’s Osirak nuclear reactor in June 1981, he led his fleet in an attack on Syrian surface-to-air batteries and evened the SAM-vs-Aircraft score. Among his many achievements, Shafir commanded the IAF Flight Academy, as well as a Fighter Wing and a key airbase. Host Amir Oren.Thu 16.2.2023 kl. 19.30Ace IAF Fighter Pilot, Brig. Gen. (Res) Relik Shafir (Part I)
He is a member of the select company of IAF fighter pilots with a distinguished record of an “Ace,” having downed at least five enemy planes in dogfights and participating in important airstrikes. He flew A-4, F-4, F-15 and F-16 fighter jets, as well as CH-53 Sea Stallion helicopters. One year after being one of eight F-16 pilots who destroyed Iraq’s Osirak nuclear reactor in June 1981, he led his fleet in an attack on Syrian surface-to-air batteries and evened the SAM-vs-Aircraft score. Among his many achievements, Shafir commanded the IAF Flight Academy, as well as a Fighter Wing and a key airbase. Host Amir Oren.Thu 19.1.2023 kl. 19.30LTG (Ret.) Ehud Barak, Israel’s former Prime Minister (Part III)
If there is one Israeli who deserves to be the proverbial man who needs no introduction, it is Ehud Barak. For some 35 years a soldier, in the next 25 years or so moving in and out of politics, Barak has served in virtually every senior position, up to Prime Minister.Thu 22.12.2022 kl. 19.30LTG (Ret.) Ehud Barak, Israel’s former Prime Minister (Part II)
If there is one Israeli who deserves to be the proverbial man who needs no introduction, it is Ehud Barak. For some 35 years a soldier, in the next 25 years or so moving in and out of politics, Barak has served in virtually every senior position, up to Prime Minister.Thu 24.11.2022 kl. 19.30LTG (Ret.) Ehud Barak, Israel’s former Prime Minister (Part I)
If there is one Israeli who deserves to be the proverbial man who needs no introduction, it is Ehud Barak. For some 35 years a soldier, in the next 25 years or so moving in and out of politics, Barak has served in virtually every senior position, up to Prime Minister.Thu 27.10.2022 kl. 19.30Rear Admiral (ret.)Prof. Shaul Chorev Navy, Atomic Energy, Haifa U. Part 2
Admiral-turned-Professor Chorev who is probably Israel’s most knowledgeable and dedicated advocate of maritime awareness and investment in military and civilian dimensions alikeThu 29.9.2022 kl. 19.30Rear Admiral (ret.)Prof. Shaul Chorev Navy, Atomic Energy, Haifa U. Part I
Admiral-turned-Professor Chorev who is probably Israel’s most knowledgeable and dedicated advocate of maritime awareness and investment in military and civilian dimensions alike.Thu 15.9.2022 kl. 19.30BG (ret.) Avigdor Kahalani; Armored Division Commander & war hero-Part II
Please join host Amir Oren for the second of a two-part interview Avigdor Kahalani, one of Israel’s best-known Armor commanders, retired as a Brigadier-General after leading fighting and training on all levels, from a single tank crew to platoon to company to battalion to brigade to division.Thu 4.8.2022 kl. 19.30BG (ret.) Avigdor Kahalani; Armored Division Commander & war hero-Part I
Please join host Amir Oren for the first of a two-part interview with Avigdor Kahalani, one of Israel’s best-known Armor commanders, retired as a Brigadier-General after leading fighting and training on all levels, from a single tank crew to platoon to company to battalion to brigade to division.Thu 9.6.2022 kl. 19.30
BG (ret) Uzi Eilam, former head Israel Atomic Energy Commission (Part II)
Please join host Amir Oren for the second of a two-part interview with former Israel Atomic Energy Commission Director Uzi Eilam, who is also a retired IDF Brigadier General who commanded various military units during his service to IDF.Thu 12.5.2022 kl. 19.30BG (ret) Uzi Eilam, former head Israel Atomic Energy Commission (Part I)
Please join host Amir Oren for the first of a two-part interview with former Israel Atomic Energy Commission Director Uzi Eilam, who is also a retired IDF Brigadier General who commanded various military units during his service to IDF.Thu 14.4.2022 kl. 19.30Dr. Uzi Rubin, former head, Missile Defense, Ministry of Defense (Part 2)
Please join host Amir Oren for the second of a two-part interview with Dr. Rubin who was the founder and first director (1991-1999) of the Israel Missile Defense Organization in the Israel Ministry of Defense, which developed, produced and deployed the country’s first national defense shield – the Arrow missile.Thu 17.3.2022 kl. 19.30Dr. Uzi Rubin, former head, Missile Defense, Ministry of Defense (Part 1)
Please join host Amir Oren for a special interview with Dr. Rubin who was the founder and first director (1991-1999) of the Israel Missile Defense Organization in the Israel Ministry of Defense, which developed, produced and deployed the country’s first national defense shield – the Arrow missile.Thu 17.2.2022 kl. 19.30Cyber Warfare Expert Col. (res) Gabriel Siboni
Please join host Amir Oren for a special interview with Col. (res.) Gabriel “Gabi” Siboni, who is the director of the Military and Strategic Affairs Program and Cyber Security Program at the Institute for National Security Studies (INSS) and editor of the INSS Cyber, Intelligence and Security journal.Thu 20.1.2022 kl. 19.30Watchmen Talk – Former Mossad, National Security Advisor Dr. Uzi Arad (Part 2)
Please join host Amir Oren for the second of a two-part interview with Dr. Uzi Arad, who formerly served for more than 2 decades as Director of Research and senior liaison at Israel’s Mossad national intelligence agency.Thu 13.1.2022 kl. 19.30
After being appointed as Foreign Policy Advisor to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Dr. Arad participated negotiations with neighboring Arab states.Former Mossad, National Security Advisor Dr. Uzi Arad (Part I)
Please join host Amir Oren for the first of a two-part interview with Dr. Uzi Arad, who formerly served for more than 2 decades as Director of Research and senior liaison at Israel’s Mossad national intelligence agency.Thu 25.11.2021 kl. 19.30Former IDF Surgeon General Brig. Gen. (ret) Dr. Tarif Bader
Brigadier-General, former Surgeon General, IDFThu 4.11.2021 kl. 19.30
Tarif Bader’s story reflects the unique make-up of Israeli society, bringing together the three strands of Military, Medicine and Minority.Major General (Ret.) Danny Yatom, former MOSSAD Chief. Part 2/2
When Major General Danny Yatom left the Israeli defense forces, after more than three decades on uniform, he enjoyed a rare vantage point on the country’s problems and leaders.Thu 30.9.2021 kl. 19.30Former Mossad Chief & MK, IDF Maj. Gen. (ret) Danny Yatom (Part I)
Please join host Amir Oren for the first of a two-part interview with former Israeli Knesset Member and IDF Major General (ret) Danny Yatom.Thu 2.9.2021 kl. 19.30
After more than three decades in the Israeli Defense Forces leading Commando and Armor units up to division level, Gen. Yatom was appointed as head of Israel’s renowned Mossad national intelligence and special operations agency from 1996-1998.
He then went on to serve as Chief of Staff and security advisor to Prime Minister Ehud Barak 1999 -2001.
A successful run for Israel’s parliament saw Yatom serving in the 16th and 17th Knessets 2003-2008, during which time he conducted close interaction with three Israeli premiers.Israel Police Commissioner (Ret) Maj. Gen. Shachar Ayalon (Part II)
Please join host Amir Oren for the second of a two-part interview with Major General (Ret.) Shachar Ayalon, who retired from Israel’s National Police as Deputy Commissioner General, with vast experience in public security, law and order.Thu 5.8.2021 kl. 19.30
Israel Police Commissioner (Ret) Maj. Gen. Shachar Ayalon (Part I)
Please join host Amir Oren for the first of a two-part interview with Major General (Ret.) Shachar Ayalon, who retired from Israel’s National Police as Deputy Commissioner General, with vast experience in public security, law and order.Thu 1.7.2021 kl. 19.30IDF Gen. (res.) Matan Vilnai (Part II)
Even though his last official position was as Israel’s Ambassador to China, after having served as a Cabinet Minister under Prime Ministers Ehud Barak and Ariel Sharon, Amb. Vilnai is most known for his distinguished military career as a bold and creative commando and airborne officer.Thu 3.6.2021 kl. 19.30IDF Gen. (res.) Matan Vilnai (Part I)
Matan Vilnai''s last official position was as Israel’s Ambassador to China, after having served as a Member of Knesset and Cabinet Minister under Prime Ministers Ehud Barak and Ariel Sharon.Thu 6.5.2021 kl. 19.30Brigadier-General Effi Defrin. Part 2/2
Tank Officer and head of International Co-operation Division in the IDF, an Armor officer by training and combat experience, heads the International Co-operation Division in the Israel Defense Forces General Staff.Thu 8.4.2021 kl. 19.30Brigadier-General Effi Defrin. Part 1/2
Tank Officer and head of International Co-operation Division in the IDF, an Armor officer by training and combat experience, heads the International Co-operation Division in the Israel Defense Forces General Staff.Thu 11.3.2021 kl. 19.30Lieutenant General (retired) Dani Haloutz. Part 2
Our guest today had a unique perspective on Israel’s challenges. He is retired Lieutenant General Dani Haloutz, the first and still only Air Force pilot to serve as the Israel Defense Forces Chief of General Staff, or Ramatkal, a command position usually set aside for Army generals.Thu 11.2.2021 kl. 19.30Lieutenant General (retired) Dani Haloutz. Part 1
Our guest today had a unique perspective on Israel’s challenges. He is retired Lieutenant General Dani Haloutz, the first and still only Air Force pilot to serve as the Israel Defense Forces Chief of General Staff, or Ramatkal, a command position usually set aside for Army generals.Thu 14.1.2021 kl. 19.30Energiminister Juval Steinitz
Energiminister dr Juval Steinitz valdes in i Knesset 1999 och har nu i tolv år haft olika ministerposter i Netanjahus regeringar. Hans unika erfarenhet och position bäddar för ett spännande samtal.Thu 10.12.2020 kl. 20.15Generalmajor Isaac Ben-Israel
Generalmajor och professor Isaac Ben-Israel är ordförande i Israels rymdbyrå ISA och det nationella forskningsrådet efter en lång karriär som general i IDF, vetenskapsman och politiker.Thu 12.11.2020 kl. 20.15Ambassadör Efraim Halevi, del 2
Den forne Mossad-chefen Efraim Halevi fortsätter att dela med sig av sina erfarenheter och reflekterar över en spionchefs plikt mot såväl politiska överordnade som agenter i tjänst ute på fältet.Thu 15.10.2020 kl. 20.15Ambassadör Efraim Halevi
TV7 Israel har äran att som första gäst välkomna ambassadör Efraim Halevi, den ende i Israels historia som både har lett underrättelsetjänsten Mossad och landets nationella säkerhetsråd.Thu 17.9.2020 kl. 20.15
