Israel, mentioned 690 times across podcast episodes and expert conversations analyzed by Sonic.
Israel is in the process of withdrawing troops from southern Lebanon as a test of the truce in its fight against Hezbollah.
Some Gulf Arab state leaders now perceive Israel as a threat equal to or greater than Iran, due to Israel's backing by the United States.
The prospect of Saudi Arabia normalizing relations with Israel is now considered "off the table" due to domestic opposition following the war in Gaza.