Off the Record is a show that aims to combat the world of misinformation, click-bait headlines and one-sided narratives. Hosted by Zina Rakhamilova, the show goes aims to bring back nuance and go beyond headlines to tackle difficult issues through honest, thoughtful conversations. Off the Record aims to bring pragmatic voices together to challenge assumptions and engage where others look away.
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Off the Record is a show that aims to combat the world of misinformation, click-bait headlines and one-sided narratives. Hosted by Zina Rakhamilova, the show goes aims to bring back nuance and go beyond headlines to tackle difficult issues through honest, thoughtful conversations. Off the Record aims to bring pragmatic voices together to challenge assumptions and engage where others look away.
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June 25, 2026
Why Lebanon Became the Focus of the US-Iran Negotiations
<p>The first round of U.S.-Iran negotiations in Geneva has been described as "historic." But what is actually being negotiated and who stands to benefit?<br>In this episode of Off the Record, Zina Rakhamilova examines what happened during 18 hours of talks between senior U.S. officials and representatives of the Iranian regime. While the public discussion has centered on Iran's nuclear program, reports suggest the negotiations focused heavily on Lebanon, Hezbollah, sanctions relief, frozen Iranian assets, and a broader regional framework that could reshape the balance of power in the Middle East.<br>As Israel continues major military operations against Hezbollah's underground infrastructure in southern Lebanon, Iran is reportedly seeking diplomatic mechanisms that would constrain Israel's military response while advancing its own strategic objectives.<br>Joining the program is Dr. Nir Boms, Director of the TAU Workshop on Israel and the Middle East at Tel Aviv University, to break down what these negotiations could mean for Israel, Lebanon, the Gulf states, and the future of regional security.Zina: <br>IG - https://www.instagram.com/itsmezina__/<br>TikTok - <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@itsmezina__" target="_blank">https://www.tiktok.com/@itsmezina__</a><br>X - https://x.com/itsmezina__<br>LI - https://www.linkedin.com/in/zinarakhamilova/</p>
June 18, 2026
Trump’s Iran Deal: What the MoU Could Mean for Israel, Iran & the Middle East
<p>The White House is calling it a breakthrough. Critics are calling it another dangerous concession.After months of war, escalating tensions between Israel, Iran, Hezbollah, and the United States have culminated in a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) set to be signed in Geneva. Supporters say it could prevent a wider regional conflict. Skeptics argue it risks repeating the mistakes of previous nuclear negotiations.In this episode of Off the Record, Zina Rakhamilova is joined by Max Meizlish, Research Fellow at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies (FDD) and former U.S. Treasury sanctions official, to examine what we actually know about the dealand what remains unanswered.Zina: IG - @itsmezina__TikTok - @itsmezina__X - https://x.com/itsmezina__LI - https://www.linkedin.com/in/zinarakhamilova/Join our community now and receive 24/7 of new & original content from the State of Israel.https://www.iltv.tv</p>
June 11, 2026
UNRWA, Hamas & The UN Blacklist
<p>Israel has been placed on a United Nations blacklist alongside organizations such as Hamas, ISIS, and Boko Haram over allegations of conflict-related sexual violence. But what evidence was used, how was the decision made, and why is Israel pushing back?</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode of Off the Record, Zina Rakhamilova sits down with Jonathan Harounoff, Israel's International Spokesperson to the United Nations, to discuss the UN's controversial designation of the Israel Prison Service, allegations of bias within the UN system, and new reports linking additional UNRWA employees to Hamas and the October 7 attacks.</p><p><br></p><p>Zina: </p><p>IG - @itsmezina__</p><p>TikTok - @itsmezina__</p><p>X - https://x.com/itsmezina__</p><p>LI - https://www.linkedin.com/in/zinarakhamilova/</p><p><br></p><p>Jonathan Harounoff:</p><p>IG - @jharounoff</p><p>X - @JonathanHaroun1</p>
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