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The Kraus Report
Hosted by Neria Kraus · EN
Prominent Israeli journalist Neria Kraus (Channel 13 News) takes you behind the scenes of the biggest stories shaping the Middle East and the US. Kraus delves into the major changes that the Middle East is undergoing, with the US playing a central role. In-depth discussions with some of the most influential and fascinating figures in the region.
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The Man Who Tried to Stop the Bomb: Inside Iran’s Nuclear Endgame – Avner Vilan on Trump’s War with Iran
Mar 2500:51:10Tap to summarizeIntroducing: the man who tries to stop the bomb - and managed to slow down Iran's nuclear program. In this exclusive episode of The Kraus Report, Neria Kraus sits down with Avner Vilan, one of Israel’s top Iran and nuclear intelligence people, for a rare deep dive into Iran’s nuclear program, the current US–Israel–Iran war, and what it will really take to stop Tehran from getting the bomb.Vilan spent over two decades inside the Israeli intelligence community, working to prevent Iran from becoming a nuclear power. Here, he explains:How technical sabotage and cyber operations quietly slowed Iran’s nuclear program for years – and what it looked like from the inside.The culture of fear and lies inside Iran’s nuclear program.How close Iran really is to a nuclear test in the desert – and why a single test would be a total game changer for the Middle East.How quickly Iran could build a nuclear weapon once it decides to break out – and what pieces of the puzzle are already in place.What a “good endgame” for this war looks like – short of full regime change.🔔 Subscribe for more in‑depth conversations on war, leadership, strategy, and the Middle East:@NeriaKraus / The Kraus Report
Transcribe →Oil Crisis & Iran’s New Leader - Former Israel’s NSC Eyal Hulata on Regime Change and Ending The War
Mar 1800:31:13Tap to summarizeWhat’s really happening behind closed doors in Washington, Jerusalem and Tehran: President Trump’s decision to assassinate Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, the rise of his son Mojtaba Khamenei, and whether a real regime change in Iran is finally possible. In this explosive episode of The Kraus Report, Neria Kraus breaks down the second week of the U.S.–Israel war against Iran with former Israeli National Security Adviser Eyal Hulata. Hulata, one of the Middle East’s top Iran experts, explains how the operation has hit Iran’s nuclear program, why Trump believes “the war in Iran is very complete,” and how soaring oil prices and fears of a global oil crisis are pressuring the White House to decide when the war ends. You’ll also hear inside analysis on: How close Iran is to losing control at homeWhether Mojtaba Khamenei can survive as the new Supreme LeaderHow Gulf states like Saudi Arabia, UAE, Bahrain and Qatar view Iran’s missile attacksWhat this war means for Israel–Saudi normalization and the future of the Middle EastIf you follow U.S. foreign policy, Iran’s nuclear program, Trump’s Middle East strategy, or the risk of World War III, this in-depth conversation is essential listening.
Transcribe →Is this Iran’s Next Leader After Khamenei? - with Beni Sabti
Mar 200:30:13Tap to summarizeThe future of Iran depends on the possibility of forming a new regime after the assassination of Khamenei - who's gonna be the next leader? An in-depth discussion with Iranian analyst and top expert Benny Sabti on Iran's regime, recent attacks, and prospects for regime change. Insights into Iranian public sentiment, potential leadership options, and the impact of recent events on Iran's future.Takeaways92% of Iranians hate the regime, according to a secret poll.Many Iranians celebrate the elimination of Khamenei and regime attacks.The love for Israel and the Jews remains strong among Iranians.Possible regime change options include Pahlavi and internal military coups.The Iranian regime is fragile after recent attacks and protests.Iranian opposition figures like Pahlavi have significant popular support.The regime's internal opposition may rise if the situation worsens.
Transcribe →Ambassador Huckabee LASHES OUT at Tucker Carlson Over Antisemitism
Jan 1501:12:00Tap to summarizeAmbassador Mike Huckabee fires back at Tucker Carlson, lashing out over Candace Owens' comments and talks against antisemitism. In this wide ranging conversation, Huckabee discusses his time in Israel, the importance of the U.S. Israel relationship, current military operations, and the global rise of antisemitism. He reflects on his unexpected appointment by President Donald Trump, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s efforts to seek a pardon, and his highly publicized visit to Netanyahu’s trial carrying a Bugs Bunny doll. Huckabee also shares his views on Middle East diplomacy and his cautious optimism about future normalization between Israel and Saudi Arabia.
Transcribe →Eric Trump Unfiltered: Hostages Released, Business in Israel, Under Siege, and Why His Father Didn’t Get the Nobel Peace Prize
Oct 3100:24:26Tap to summarizeIn this special episode of The Kraus Report, Eric Trump joins journalist Neria Kraus for an unfiltered and emotional conversation about Israel, the hostages released, and his #1 bestselling book Under Siege.Eric recounts the powerful moment when the Israeli hostages were freed, describing families reuniting and the relief that followed months of fear. He shares why he believes his father, President Donald Trump, deserves the Nobel Peace Prize for his role in achieving peace through strength and reshaping the Middle East, and blames: "everything woke turns to sh*t".Eric opens up about the legal and political battles his family has faced over the years, including what he calls the largest coordinated campaign against any American family in history. He speaks candidly about the indictments and investigations, explaining how those experiences shaped both his family and the MAGA movement. He also describes being by his father’s side through the assassination attempt, and what it taught him about loyalty and resilience.The discussion explores the Trump family’s deep relationship with Israel—from Ivanka Trump’s conversion to Judaism and Donald Trump’s historic visit to the Knesset, to Eric’s plans to expand the Trump Organization’s business in Israel, including the idea of a new Trump Hotel.Candid and direct, Eric talks about his family’s legal battles and the Butler assassination attempt. He reflects on faith, loyalty, and the future of the MAGA movement, explaining why he believes both America and Israel are stronger together.#EricTrump #MAGA #HostagesReleased #UnderSiege #Israel #DonaldTrump #TrumpOrganization #TrumpHotelIsrael #IvankaTrump #MiddleEastPeace #PeaceThroughStrength #NeriaKraus #TheKrausReport #TrumpInterview #ConservativePodcast #PoliticalInterview #NobelPeacePrize #EverythingWokeTurnsToShit #IsraelNews #TrumpFamily #TrumpLegalBattles
Transcribe →Witkoff, Kushner, and Ivanka Trump On the Eve of Hostages Release, And What Comes Next?
Oct 1200:31:28Tap to summarizeIt is an important and exciting day in Israel, as the release of hostages is expected to take place in the upcoming day. Emotions ran high at Hostage Square in Tel Aviv, where Steve Witkoff, Jared Kushner, and Ivanka Trump joined thousands of Israelis gathered in solidarity. The crowd chanted “Thank you” as the three praised the nation’s resilience since October 7.Has the war officially ended? What will the day after look like in Gaza? And how can another October 7 be prevented?Military correspondent, Or Heller, who was at the hostage square on that historic night, joins The Kraus Report for a special conversation.#israel #hostages #trump #witkoff #kushner #ivankatrump #telaviv #bringthemhome #hamas #gaza
Transcribe →IDF Confronts Netanyahu: Chief of Staff Challenges Him on Gaza Deal. And a Hostage Speaks Out
Aug 2600:45:25Tap to summarizeThis is an extraordinary moment in Israel’s history. IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir has openly confronted Prime Minister Netanyahu over a Gaza hostage deal, declaring that Israel must take it now. Military correspondent Or Heller, who first broke the story about this collision, discusses this unprecedented step that has shaken the country, exposing the long and complex relationship between Zamir and Bibi and raising urgent questions about how Israel navigates its most sensitive wartime decisions. Heller explains why Zamir’s intervention is so significant and what it means for the public’s trust in the IDF at this critical juncture.The episode also features a powerful conversation with Tal Shoham, a recently released hostage who was held in Hamas captivity alongside Evyatar David, the hostage shown in a Hamas video looking gaunt and emaciated. Shoham speaks candidly about the suffering they endured, while also reflecting on being the father of two children who were themselves held hostage. Expressing sorrow for ordinary Gazans, Shoham describes how international aid was stolen by Hamas and calls for a hostage deal that could save his friends’ lives.
Transcribe →Exclusive: The Mediator Of The Ceasefire-Hostage Negotiations
Aug 1300:31:46Tap to summarizeBishara Bahbah is the unofficial US mediator on the negotiation talks for a ceasefire-hostage deal, who is acting on behalf of Steve Witkoff - in other words, he is the back channel for the US to deliver messages to Hamas. The mediator between President Trump and Hamas. He successfully helped to get a deal to release Israeli-American hostage Edan Alexander, while communicating directly with Hamas. He is an American-Palestinian. In the Middle of the interview, he got a phone call from Hamas.In an exclusive interview, after months of silence, Bahbah speaks with The Kraus Report and Channel 13 about the latest round of negotiations, his work under Witkoff, takes us to behind the scenes of how Edan Alexander was released, and how he became involved – after Soha Arafat, the late wife of Yasser Arafat, reached out to him.
Transcribe →Mayor Eric Adams on Mamdani, Antisemitism, and How He Plans to Beat Them Both
Jul 1400:34:51Tap to summarizeIt once seemed that Mayor Eric Adams didn’t stand a chance in the New York City mayoral race. But after Zohran Mamdani stunned New York with his win in the Democratic primary, Adams is back with a second wind.In a special interview at Gracie Mansion, Adams explained why he believes Mamdani is an antisemite. We discussed growing concerns within the Jewish community, calls to “globalize the Intifada,” the historic bonds between African Americans and Jews, and the rising cost of living in New York City.Photography by Shahar Azran, as seen on Channel 13 and The Kraus Report.
Transcribe →Will there be a hostage deal? Mother of hostage Alon Ohel speaks about the cruel terms of the deal
Jul 600:23:51Tap to summarizePresident Trump would like to announce a hostage-ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas in the upcoming week - during Prime Minister Netanyahu's visit to the White House. That deal will include the release of 10 hostages who are still alive, during a 60 day ceasefire, and the upcoming week is a critical week for determining the terms of that deal. In this episode Neria Kraus breaks it down: the Qatari document, Hamas' response and the difficulties their imposing, and what's happening next.Idit Ohel, the mother of Alon, a young 22-year-old musician that was kidnapped from the Nova music festival, joins The Kraus Report, to talk about the urgency of releasing her son. She discusses the emotional toll of not knowing his condition, the struggles of being a mother of a hostage, and the power of music in Alon's life - even in captivity. Idit emphasizes the immediate need for medical attention for her son and the importance of advocacy to bring all hostages home. The conversation highlights the broader humanitarian issues at play and the hope for peace amidst the turmoil.
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