Nieuws podcast van vandaag 9 april 2026 met Rob Heilbron

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For the first time in six weeks, children in Israel are back at school as Iranian rockets stop, but Hezbollah still fires from the north.

Joop Suzan opens the podcast from Israel, joined by his friend Rob Heilbron, to discuss current events. They note it's the first day without Iranian rockets in six weeks, allowing most children to return to school, except in the north due to Hezbollah attacks. Rob criticizes Trump's ceasefire with Iran as a mistake, arguing it lets Iran claim victory and smuggle weapons. The hosts debate Iran's internal divisions between religious and secular populations. They mention a new Saudi-Emirati pipeline to Ashdod and Haifa, bypassing the Strait of Hormuz for Israeli gas exports. Netanyahu's disagreement with Trump is highlighted, with plans to attack Hezbollah and Iran. Personal stories emerge, including travel woes for Israelis stranded abroad and health issues in hospitals moved to parking garages. The conversation shifts to cultural topics in the Netherlands, like language changes and historical revisionism. Joop shares experiences from Dubai, including Iftar meals and rocket threats near the Burj Khalifa. They discuss air defense systems and past conflicts, referencing Katyusha rockets. The episode ends with hopes for peace and an update on upcoming U.S. diplomatic meetings.

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