YOUTUBE (Newsmax) - Iran Threat, Turkey in Syria & Hasan Piker Backlash | Israel Now (Aug. 29, 2026)
Israel faces challenges on multiple fronts — from Iran and Turkey’s growing military footprint in Syria to the battle over Israel, antisemitism and the Jewish community inside American politics. On this edition of NEWSMAX’s “Israel Now,” retired IDF Brig. Gen. Amir Avivi, founder and chairman of the Israel Defense and Security Forum, examines Israel’s security outlook and the continuing Iranian threat. Israeli government spokesman Doron Spielman explains Turkey’s expanding military presence inside Syria and why the attempted deployment of Turkish forces at the Abu al-Duhur air base triggered an Israeli response. Then, veteran journalist and author Berl Falbaum discusses The Media’s Defamation of Israel: A Critique of the…
Who is Amir Avivi and what was his role on the August 29, 2026, broadcast?
Amir Avivi is a retired IDF Brig. Gen. and the founder and chairman of the Israel Defense and Security Forum; he examined Israel’s security outlook and the continuing Iranian threat on the program.
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What themes regarding the Jewish community in American politics were explored?
The program examined the growing debate over antisemitism and the Jewish vote in U.S. politics, specifically looking at the relationship between American Jews, Israel, and the Democratic Party.
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What political controversy involving Hasan Piker was discussed on the program?
The show examined a political firestorm surrounding streamer Hasan Piker’s remarks about American Jews and Israel, as well as the subsequent reaction from Democrats.
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What specific criticisms did Berl Falbaum raise regarding media coverage of the Israel-Hamas War?
Veteran journalist and author Berl Falbaum discusses "The Media’s Defamation of Israel," which includes critiques of news coverage regarding Gaza casualty reporting and accusations of genocide and apartheid against Israel.
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How has Turkey's military presence in Syria impacted Israel's security outlook?
Israel's government spokesman, Doron Spielman, explains that Turkey has an expanding military presence inside Syria, noting that an attempted deployment of Turkish forces at the Abu al-Duhur air base triggered an Israeli response.
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What security threats is Israel facing according to the August 29, 2026, edition of Israel Now?
Israel is facing challenges on multiple fronts, specifically mentioning the Iranian threat and Turkey’s growing military footprint in Syria.
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