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The Pulse of Israel
Hosted by Avi Abelow · EN
Hear what is really going on, beyond the headlines, with Israel and the Jewish people. Avi Abelow is a proud Jew, living the Jewish dream in the ancestral homeland of the Jewish people, here to give you the true pulse of Israel.
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Progressive Jews: The Revolution Always Devours Its Own
4d ago00:05:20Tap to summarizeCaliformian State Senator and progressive Jewish leader Scott Wiener spent years pushing the left’s agenda. He even accused Israel of “genocide” in Gaza. Yet when the radical activists he courted turned on him, they denounced, heckled, and discarded him anyway.In this powerful video, Avi Abelow exposes the brutal truth every progressive Jew, and their friends and family, needs to hear: ideological surrender will not save you.The anti-Israel movement follows the same pattern as every radical revolution in history. Yesterday’s allies become today’s enemies in the relentless pursuit of ideological purity. From assimilated German Jews who fought for the Fatherland, to French Jews who trusted the Republic, to Soviet Jews who embraced communism, loyalty to the cause never protected them when the revolution turned inward.Today’s Red-Green alliance of woke progressives and jihadi Islamists operates the same way. Every concession becomes the new baseline for the next extreme demand. Jew-hating antisemitism is not just a Jewish problem, it is a direct threat to the entire freedom-loving world.Avi delivers a clear warning: Stop deluding yourselves that criticizing Israel louder, distancing from Zionism, or parroting progressive slogans will grant you safety. The movement you help empower will eventually turn on Jewish identity itself.Jewish history demands we learn from the past instead of repeating its fatal mistakes.Stand with your people. Stand with Israel. Stand with truth.The future of the Jewish people is in a strong, sovereign Israel fulfilling its biblical destiny. The only question is which Jews will have the courage to stand with their people — and which will tragically follow the doomed path of those who came before them.Am Yisrael Chai.Keywords: Scott Wiener, progressive Jews, Israel genocide, antisemitism, Red-Green alliance, woke left, Jewish identity, anti-Israel movement, Zionism, Jewish history, Am Yisrael ChaiSubscribe for more uncensored truth from Israel: pulseofIsrael.comJoin Our Whatsapp Channel: https://chat.whatsapp.com/GkavRznXy731nxxRyptCMvFollow us on Twitter: https://x.com/AviAbelowJoin our Telegram Channel: https://t.me/aviabelowpulseFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pulse_of_israel/?hl=enPulse of Israel on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IsraelVideoNetworkVisit Our Website - https://pulseofisrael.com/Donate to Pulse of Israel: https://pulseofisrael.com/boost-this-video/
Transcribe →The One Law That Could Save the West
5d ago00:04:44Tap to summarizeCan the West still save itself—or is it already too late?In this video, I explain why I believe the greatest long-term threat facing Western democracies is the growing alliance between radical Islamist movements and the progressive Left. From Israel's frontline experience, I argue that protecting a nation's constitutional values, civic culture, and national identity is essential to preserving freedom.I discuss why governments should enforce existing laws against those who incite terrorism or advocate violent overthrow of democratic institutions, and why immigration and citizenship policies should be aligned with a country's constitutional principles and public safety.I also examine historical examples of religious and political change in regions such as the Middle East and ask what lessons they hold for freedom-loving countries today, including Western Europe and the USA. Whether you agree or disagree with my conclusions, these are questions I believe deserve serious discussion rather than dismissal.Israel has spent decades confronting jihadi Islam, whether Sunni or Shiite, including Hamas and Hezbollah. The lessons Israel has learned about national resilience, security, and identity are increasingly relevant to democracies across the West.The future belongs to nations that understand the threats they face, preserve confidence in their identity, uphold democratic values, and protect the freedoms they intend to pass on to future generations.Do you believe the West still has time to change course? Share your thoughts in the comments.
Transcribe →Netanyahu & Rubio Just Checkmated Vance's Iran Deal
6d ago00:08:17Tap to summarizeIn this video, I explain why Netanyahu & Rubio may have just checkmated Vance’s Iran plan.I am not pretending to be happy with the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire framework brokered by U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio. The deal assumes Lebanon will disarm Hezbollah, even though Hezbollah is deeply embedded inside Lebanon’s political, military, and security systems. That is not strategy. That is fantasy.But here is the irony: because Israel reportedly only withdraws from southern Lebanon after Hezbollah is fully disarmed, Israel now has justification to remain there indefinitely. Since Hezbollah will not voluntarily disarm, and Lebanon will never dismantle it, this creates the foundation for a permanent Israeli security zone in southern Lebanon, with the approval of Lebanon and the international community. That is a huge coup for Prime Minister Netanyahu.That matters strategically.One of the most dangerous aspects of VP Vance’s Iran approach was linking Hezbollah’s actions in Lebanon to broader negotiations with Tehran. That would have allowed Iran to use Hezbollah as a diplomatic shield: Hezbollah attacks Israel, Israel responds, and Washington pressures Israel to stop in order to protect Iran talks.Rubio’s framework separates Lebanon from Iran, taking that leverage away from Iran and Hezbollah.Still, the greatest failure was not diplomatic. It was military. Israel should have liberated southern Lebanon up to at least the Litani River, which even David Ben-Gurion back in the 1920s expressed as the most optimal Northern border for Israel, pushing Hezbollah away from our northern communities and our soldiers. Our heroic IDF fighters were ready, but the senior command failed to capitalize on the opportunity.Meanwhile, Hamas must still be destroyed in Gaza, jihadis still remain in Gaza who must emigrate, Iran remains the primary strategic threat, and Sunni jihadist powers like Turkey and Qatar are positioning themselves to fill the vacuum.This war is far from over. Israel must build permanent strategic realities: security zones, sovereignty, resettlement, strategic depth, total victory over Hamas, and a nuclear-free Iran.Netanyahu is leading through impossible pressure. We are winning. We will win.Am Yisrael Chai.Join Our Whatsapp Channel: https://chat.whatsapp.com/GkavRznXy731nxxRyptCMvFollow us on Twitter: https://x.com/AviAbelowJoin our Telegram Channel: https://t.me/aviabelowpulseFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pulse_of_israel/?hl=enPulse of Israel on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IsraelVideoNetworkVisit Our Website - https://pulseofisrael.com/Donate to Pulse of Israel: https://pulseofisrael.com/boost-this-video/
Transcribe →What Is Going On? Why Are We Being Stopped Before Victory?
1w ago00:10:11Tap to summarizeWhat is going on? How did Israel move from pressuring Iran’s regime, confronting Hezbollah in southern Lebanon, and vowing to eliminate Hamas after October 7, toward ceasefire talks, Washington diplomacy, and an unfinished war?This video confronts the central question: why has Israel repeatedly been stopped before achieving decisive victory? From Gaza to Lebanon, Israel has often faced international pressure to withdraw, negotiate, and allow enemies to rebuild. This time, President Trump gave Israel more strategic time than previous U.S. administrations, but Israel’s senior command failed to turn that time into a coherent victory strategy.Instead of conquering and clearing jihadist territory, dismantling enemy infrastructure, and creating a durable security reality, Israel has too often relied on limited raids, targeted strikes, buffer zones, and temporary pressure. Hamas remains in Gaza. Hezbollah remains entrenched in southern Lebanon. Iran continues working through its regional terror network.A defensive IDF posture leaves soldiers exposed and gives Hezbollah, Hamas, and Iran room to regroup, probe, and attack. Israel cannot protect its people by managing jihadist threats or postponing the next war. The lesson of southern Lebanon, Gaza, and Gush Katif is clear: when Israel leaves a vacuum, its enemies fill it.Yet there is reason for optimism. Israel’s King David-like soldiers on the ground understand the stakes. They know this is not merely a tactical security challenge, but an ideological war over Jewish survival, Israeli sovereignty, and the future of the Jewish people.Israel must defeat Hamas, remove Hezbollah from southern Lebanon, and confront Iran’s jihadist empire. The question is not whether Israel will have to do it, but when.Join Our Whatsapp Channel: https://chat.whatsapp.com/GkavRznXy731nxxRyptCMvFollow us on Twitter: https://x.com/AviAbelowJoin our Telegram Channel: https://t.me/aviabelowpulseFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pulse_of_israel/?hl=enPulse of Israel on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IsraelVideoNetworkVisit Our Website - https://pulseofisrael.com/Donate to Pulse of Israel: https://pulseofisrael.com/boost-this-video/
Transcribe →Why This Australian Hero Flew Across the World to Help Israel
1w ago00:25:05Tap to summarizeIn this powerful interview, Avi Abelow sits down with Tim, the founder of Operation Fire Support, a remarkable volunteer initiative he launched in 2019 after learning about the devastating wildfire attacks caused by Hamas terror balloons launched from Gaza into southern Israel.Tim had never been to Israel. He is not Jewish. Yet when he saw Israeli communities under attack through acts of environmental terrorism, he decided to act.Since then, he has traveled to Israel multiple times at his own expense, leaving his family back in Australia, dedicating his time, expertise, and energy to training Israeli firefighters, emergency responders, and rapid response security teams in advanced wildfire prevention and firefighting techniques. His mission is simple: help save lives and protect communities.In this fascinating conversation, Tim explains what inspired him to get involved, why he continues returning to Israel, and what he has learned from working alongside Israelis on the front lines.We also discuss the alarming rise of Jew-hating antisemitism in Australia, the growing hostility toward Israel, and the broader cultural and societal changes taking place due to mass immigration and the spread of the red-green alliance in Australia. Tim shares his firsthand observations about how these developments are impacting everyday Australians and why he believes people must speak out before it is too late.This interview is a powerful reminder that support for Israel comes from people of conscience around the world, and that true friendship is demonstrated through action, not just words.Watch, share, and let us know your thoughts in the comments.Join Our Whatsapp Channel: https://chat.whatsapp.com/GkavRznXy731nxxRyptCMvFollow us on Twitter: https://x.com/AviAbelowJoin our Telegram Channel: https://t.me/aviabelowpulseFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pulse_of_israel/?hl=enPulse of Israel on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IsraelVideoNetworkVisit Our Website - https://pulseofisrael.com/Donate to Pulse of Israel: https://pulseofisrael.com/boost-this-video/
Transcribe →The Mamdani Effect: The Red-Green Alliance Taking Over New York City
1w ago00:05:52Tap to summarizeI can help make this forceful without presenting broad claims about Muslims as a monolith or treating public religious practice as proof of conquest. Here is a concise, sharper description focused on political ideology, antisemitism, and civic concerns:New York City is entering a dangerous political moment.The election of Zohran Mamdani signals the growing influence of a radical socialist political movement that has repeatedly targeted Israel, normalized anti-Zionist rhetoric, and built alliances with activists whose worldview is hostile to the Jewish state and increasingly hostile to the values that made New York strong.For Jews who grew up believing New York was a safe and thriving home, this should be a wake-up call.The concern is not about ordinary Muslims, immigrants, or people exercising their faith peacefully. The concern is about a political Red-Green alliance: radical left-wing activists joining forces with Islamist political movements around a shared hostility toward Israel, Jewish sovereignty, Western democratic institutions, capitalism, and national identity.We are seeing this alliance gain influence in city politics, universities, media, and public life. Politicians such as Brad Lander have embraced harsh anti-Israel messaging while seeking support from constituencies where anti-Zionism is increasingly treated as a political requirement.New York cannot afford leaders who excuse antisemitism, demonize Israel, undermine public safety, attack economic freedom, and divide communities for ideological gain.The Jewish future is strong—but Jews must recognize that Israel is not merely a refuge after danger arrives. It is our home, our national center, and the one place where Jews control their own security and destiny.Freedom-loving Americans must also recognize what is at stake. Silence in the face of antisemitism, extremism, and ideological intimidation does not preserve tolerance. It weakens it.The time has come to speak clearly, defend democratic values, confront antisemitism wherever it appears, and strengthen the bond between the Jewish people and the State of Israel.Am Yisrael Chai.Join Our Whatsapp Channel: https://chat.whatsapp.com/GkavRznXy731nxxRyptCMvFollow us on Twitter: https://x.com/AviAbelowJoin our Telegram Channel: https://t.me/aviabelowpulseFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pulse_of_israel/?hl=enPulse of Israel on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IsraelVideoNetworkVisit Our Website - https://pulseofisrael.com/Donate to Pulse of Israel: https://pulseofisrael.com/boost-this-video/
Transcribe →Historic: Israel Officially Recognizes the Biblical Highway!
1w ago00:12:53Tap to summarizeHistoric and symbolic! And…Biblical!!!The other day, I was blessed to be at a historic event where Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced the renaming of Highway 60 as the Biblical Highway, and it could not be more fitting.This highway runs through the heartland of Judea and Samaria, connecting many of the most important places in the Bible: Hevron, Beit El, Shiloh, Jerusalem, Bethlehem, Beer Sheba, and so many other locations where the story of the Jewish people unfolded.What makes this even more special for me is that the idea came from my friend Yishai Fleisher. He suggested it, the Prime Minister loved it, and now it is becoming reality. And The Ari Fuld Project helped as well.Think about how far we have come.Between 1948 and 1967, there were essentially zero Jews living in Judea and Samaria. Today, more than half a million Jews live, build, raise families, and strengthen our biblical homeland. And now, a modern four-lane Biblical Highway runs through the very landscape where our ancestors walked thousands of years ago.There is something powerful about being able to say:“I'm traveling on the Biblical Highway."Or, more realistically:“I'm stuck in traffic on my way my home on the Biblical Highway."But that traffic itself is a sign of Jewish life, growth, and return to our homeland.The story of the Jewish people is not one of exile and victimhood. It is a story of return, rebuilding, and redemption.So on your next trip to Israel, don't just visit. Come experience the Biblical Highway for yourself. Travel the roads of Abraham, Jacob, Samuel, King David, and the prophets while seeing firsthand the miracle of modern Israel flourishing in our ancestral homeland.And when you do, reach out to me. I'd be honored to help show you some of the incredible sites along Israel's new Biblical Highway.Am Yisrael Chai!!Join Our Whatsapp Channel: https://chat.whatsapp.com/GkavRznXy731nxxRyptCMvFollow us on Twitter: https://x.com/AviAbelowJoin our Telegram Channel: https://t.me/aviabelowpulseFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pulse_of_israel/?hl=enPulse of Israel on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IsraelVideoNetworkVisit Our Website - https://pulseofisrael.com/Donate to Pulse of Israel: https://pulseofisrael.com/boost-this-video/
Transcribe →Israel’s Progressive Left Is Playing a Dangerous Game
2w ago00:11:02Tap to summarizeIn 2017, former Israeli Prime Minister and Defense Minister Ehud Barak delivered a speech that now deserves renewed attention.Years before the judicial reform protests, Barak described a scenario in which senior military and intelligence figures would resist a democratically elected right-wing government, the Supreme Court would block its agenda, and mass protests would physically obstruct the will of Israeli voters.Today, Israel is experiencing a political and social crisis that makes those words impossible to ignore.The public debate is focused on the Ultra-Orthodox draft law, IDF service, and the deep frustration felt by many Israelis carrying the burden of reserve duty during wartime. It is a real issue. But it may also be serving as a distraction from a larger struggle over Israel’s identity, sovereignty, military readiness, and democratic future.In this video, Avi Abelow examines what he calls the progressive left’s political “magic trick”: creating maximum division inside Israel’s national camp while shifting attention away from policies and institutions that deserve far greater scrutiny.We discuss the impact of judicial activism, the Attorney General’s role, the Supreme Court, the media, and ongoing debates over mixed-gender combat units and military policy. We also address the concern among many national-religious Israelis that ideological priorities inside the IDF are affecting motivated soldiers and weakening national unity at a critical time.The central question is not whether Israel should debate the draft, military service, or the role of religion in public life. Of course it should.The question is whether Israelis are being pushed into fighting one another while powerful institutions and political movements avoid accountability for decisions that have shaped Israel’s security failures and internal divisions.Israel faces enemies on every border. The Jewish people cannot afford to lose sight of the bigger picture.Watch, share, and join the conversation.Join Our Whatsapp Channel: https://chat.whatsapp.com/GkavRznXy731nxxRyptCMvFollow us on Twitter: https://x.com/AviAbelowJoin our Telegram Channel: https://t.me/aviabelowpulseFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pulse_of_israel/?hl=enPulse of Israel on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IsraelVideoNetworkVisit Our Website - https://pulseofisrael.com/Donate to Pulse of Israel: https://pulseofisrael.com/boost-this-video/
Transcribe →The Trump Iran Deal is Already Dead
2w ago00:08:35Tap to summarizeHezbollah continues to violate the ceasefire and attack Israel. In recent days, multiple IDF soldiers have been killed.Put aside, for a moment, the deeply troubling statements made recently by President Trump and Vice President Vance regarding Israel. Focus on the fatal flaw built into this entire framework.The deal leaves Iran in control of Lebanon through Hezbollah.The United States says it wants to stop Iranian aggression and bring stability to the region. Yet Hezbollah remains untouched—Iran’s military, political, and terror arm inside Lebanon.Hezbollah is not simply another terrorist organization. It is Iran’s occupation force in Lebanon. It dominates major parts of Lebanon’s political and security system, exists to advance Tehran’s regional jihad, and remains armed for one central purpose: threatening and attacking Israel.Any serious agreement designed to curb Iranian aggression would have required Hezbollah to be removed from Lebanon’s military and political equation. Instead, the framework leaves Iran’s most important regional proxy intact.The result is predictable.Iran will continue using Hezbollah to attack Israel.Iran will continue using Hezbollah to dominate Lebanon.And Lebanon will remain hostage to Tehran.This is why Netanyahu faces a test—not merely from Trump, but from God.Will Israel surrender to international pressure and abandon the security zones necessary to protect Israeli lives? Will Israel stop acting against Hezbollah while Hezbollah continues preparing for the next war?So far, Netanyahu is passing that test.Israel has not withdrawn from southern Lebanon. The IDF continues operating against Hezbollah. Israel understands that no foreign leader, friend or foe, can be trusted with Israel’s security.The clearest proof came last night: Israel struck Hezbollah, Iran walked away from negotiations, and the fighting continued. Nothing fundamental has changed.Iran will never accept a final agreement that ends its nuclear ambitions, dismantles its terror network, and abandons its regional jihad. This diplomatic theater is a temporary pause before the next stage.Israel must remain clear-eyed. Every area Israel leaves in southern Lebanon becomes an opportunity for Hezbollah to rebuild, rearm, and prepare for another October 7th-style attack.Permanent Israeli security control in southern Lebanon is not a luxury. It is a necessity.And if Israel truly wants lasting security for the north, the IDF must eventually push Hezbollah back to the Litani River—the nearest defensible geographic line for protecting Israel’s northern communities.The deeper lesson is simple: do not place your faith in politicians, agreements, or headlines.Place your faith in God, in the strength of the Jewish people, and in our historic responsibility to defend our sovereign homeland.The road ahead will not be easy. But with faith, courage, and determination, Israel will emerge stronger.Am Yisrael Chai!!!Join Our Whatsapp Channel: https://chat.whatsapp.com/GkavRznXy731nxxRyptCMvFollow us on Twitter: https://x.com/AviAbelowJoin our Telegram Channel: https://t.me/aviabelowpulseFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pulse_of_israel/?hl=enPulse of Israel on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IsraelVideoNetworkVisit Our Website - https://pulseofisrael.com/Donate to Pulse of Israel: https://pulseofisrael.com/boost-this-video/
Transcribe →Trump is Just an Actor. God is Testing Netanyahu
2w ago00:10:05Tap to summarizeIs Trump's latest Iran ceasefire a brilliant strategy or a dangerous mistake?Before panicking, let's remember one basic reality:Iran is never going to agree to a final deal that permanently gives up its nuclear ambitions.Yes, the reported 60-day ceasefire framework looks terrible. Iran's leaders are celebrating and portraying it as a victory. They want the Muslim world to believe they forced America to back down.Maybe they did.Maybe Trump is playing a deeper game.The truth is that none of us know.But I believe the more important question is not what Trump is doing.The more important question is what God is teaching the Jewish people.For decades, too many Israelis convinced themselves that our security ultimately depends on Washington, foreign aid, and international support.Then came October 7th.And that illusion shattered.Over the past months, Israel rediscovered something essential: sovereignty.When Israel struck Iran's military infrastructure, we acted as a sovereign nation. We did not wait for permission. We took responsibility for our own survival.Now comes the real test.Can we continue acting independently when pressure arrives?Can Israel make decisions based on Israeli security needs rather than foreign expectations?The discoveries in southern Lebanon make that question even more urgent. Hezbollah built an enormous invasion infrastructure designed to carry out an October 7th-style massacre across northern Israel.The old assumptions failed.The old deterrence failed.The old border failed.Israel cannot return to that reality.Friends can advise. Allies can assist.But only Israel bears responsibility for protecting Israeli lives.This is why I believe God is testing us.Not whether Trump succeeds or fails.Not whether Iran signs a final agreement.But whether the Jewish people have finally learned what sovereignty means.Our future does not depend on Washington.It does not depend on Tehran.It does not depend on the United Nations.It depends on our willingness to act responsibly as a sovereign nation and place our trust in Hashem.That is the real story.Am Yisrael Chai.Join Our Whatsapp Channel: https://chat.whatsapp.com/GkavRznXy731nxxRyptCMvFollow us on Twitter: https://x.com/AviAbelowJoin our Telegram Channel: https://t.me/aviabelowpulseFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pulse_of_israel/?hl=enPulse of Israel on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IsraelVideoNetworkVisit Our Website - https://pulseofisrael.com/Donate to Pulse of Israel: https://pulseofisrael.com/boost-this-video/
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