Opinion
תקיפות צה"ל בלבנון
Hezbollah calls for unconditional cease-fire regardless of fighting in Gaza
Analysis: Naim Qassem, who served as Hassan Nasrallah's deputy until his assassination, stated in a speech that Hezbollah 'agrees to an unconditional cease-fire'; However, this is a desperate plea, likely coordinated with Iran, due to the group's severe military distress
Ron Ben-Yishai | 19:03 | 10.08.24
עלי חמינאי בנימין נתניהו ג'ו ביידן
Israel must go crazy and strike Iran
Opinion: The free world is held captive by an industry of lies where the axis of evil is deemed righteous, while Israel is portrayed as the problem; We are approaching the moment of decision because only striking Iran will end the current war
Ben-Dror Yemini | 16:37 | 10.08.24
סרן במילואים א' קצין המילואים שהציל 200 בליינים במסיבת נובה
The West’s diplomacy will fail, because it has no substance
Opinion: Discussions of the Middle East in the West focus on supposed solutions - a diplomatic solution, a political solution, the two-state solution; Western diplomacy cannot succeed because there is no substance, no willingness to use force behind this talk
Dan Zamansky | 12:11 | 10.08.24
טקס השקת אתר נתיב התקווה במושב נתיב העשרה
Defiant Israel stands firm in turmoil, one year on
Opinion: A year into war, Israel continues to be confronted with duplicitous tactics by Hamas while standing firm on the international stage
Jennifer Teale | 07:40 | 10.08.24
רון בן ישי במעבר רפיח
IDF's momentum in this war is different than others
Analysis: Without the hostages, Hamas would have been defeated by now; The troops' motivation and their ability to maneuver on two fronts offer a reason for optimism; A special report from the Rafah Crossing
Ron Ben Yishai | 13:35 | 10.07.24
קיבוץ בארי
The day the wall of 'can't be' was shattered
Opinion: After what happened on October 7, 2023, nothing feels certain anymore and trust has evaporated, but we can imagine anything; This shattering of security is something no strike in Lebanon or Tehran can restore; There is no bomb big enough, no bunker deep enough, to make a person forget just how fragile their layer of protection truly is
Nir Tsadok | 01:16 | 10.07.24
המתקפה האירנית בתל אביב
Israel's considerations in retaliating against Iran
Analysis: Amid war on several fronts and multiple enemies, Jerusalem must ensure US cooperation and carefully plan its moves against Iran in the long term after its ballistic missile attack 
Ron Ben-Yishai | 20:38 | 10.05.24
מימין לשמאל: מוסא אבו מרזוק, וואנג יי ומוחמד אל-עאלול
China manipulates terror ties to further its global security aims
Opinion:  Beijing’s sudden emphasis on the war in Gaza and Palestinian politics has to do with its interests in becoming a leader in the region
Jennifer Teale | 19:07 | 10.05.24
איימן ספאדי שר החוץ של ירדן
Are Jordan's calls for peace genuine or manipulation?
Opinion: Jordanian FM Ayman Safadi urges peace with Israel through two-state solution, referencing 2002 Arab Peace Initiative, which includes right of return for Palestinians; however, this demand seen as threat to Israel's existence as Jewish state
Ben-Dror Yemini | 09:23 | 10.05.24
ראיות מהמנהרה בה שהו ונרצחו החטופים אלמוג סרוסי כרמל גת הרש גולדברג פולין אלכס לובנוב עדן ירושלמי אורי דנינו
Yahya Sinwar likely biding his time underground, report says
Analysis - Israeli and American assessments question the fate of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar, with no evidence of his elimination; Sinwar, thought to be alive, is in no hurry for hostage deal, waiting to see how Israel's war with Lebanon transpires, and how deep Iran will get involved
ynet correspondents | 08:50 | 10.05.24
סטודנטים לרפואה
Tel Aviv won't suffer from a brain drain, the south will
Opinion: Israel loses minds, especially doctors to competition abroad; While the Tel Aviv metropolitan will always have doctors, many do not wish to live so far from the center
Dr. Moshe Cohen | 16:39 | 10.04.24
נשיא ארה"ב ג'ו ביידן
The West’s status quo strategy is collapsing
Opinion: In just sixteen days, ending with Iran’s missile attack on 1 October, the West’s status quo strategy began to collapse; If it persists in this obsession, catastrophe is certain
Dan Zamansky | 18:03 | 10.03.24
Hezbollah’s Secretary-General Hassan Nasrallah
Israel’s golden opportunity post Nasrallah
Opinion: Jerusalem is at a crossroads and has found a golden opportunity to finish off Hezbollah, potentially changing the fabric of Lebanon and Iran
Atar Porat | 13:49 | 10.03.24
טילים בשמי באקה אל גרביה
Raising the stakes, Israel weighs calculated strike in response to Iran
Analysis: Israel can strike Iran's nuclear or oil sites, but such action may conflict with Israeli and US interests; Tehran has escalated its aggression under pressure from weakened proxies and strained alliances
Ron Ben-Yishai | 06:33 | 10.02.24
המטענים, ממצאי האמש״ט, טילי הנ״ט, תשתיות התת-קרקע ואמצעי לחימה שתפסו לוחמי צה"ל
IDF does not intend to conquer South Lebanon, U.S. approves
Analysis: The aim of the limited offensive is to clear the area near the border that is prepared for thousand of Radwan forces to stage their invasion of Israel and to prevent sniper or anti-tank fire on troops or communities 
Ron Ben Yishai | 15:59 | 10.01.24
הריסות בבירות
For the first time since the start of the war, Iran's regional axis is on the back foot
Opinion: The West fails to understand the region's subtleties and intricacies and pushes for easy solutions to sell as achievements but Israel must not miss the opportunity to change its strategic situation and perhaps the entire region
Nadav Eyal | 08:38 | 10.01.24
תקיפת חיל האוויר בדאחייה
IDF pushes for ground offensive while Hezbollah is in disarray
Opinion: Senior members of terror group do not know who is keeping a keen eye on them either by technological means, spies or both while their mid-level operatives are killed, taking critical knowledge to the grave  
Yossi Yehoshua | 22:44 | 09.30.24
הפגנות נגד ישראל בצידון
Fork in the road: What direction will post-Nasrallah Lebanon opt for?
Analysis: It's hard to understate the void left in the wake of Nasrallah's death, especially with Lebanon already on its knees; Hezbollah could choose a more moderate stance, or opt for a replacement who will pick up where the slain leader left off
Lior Ben Ari | 14:21 | 09.30.24
פיצוץ במכשירי קשר (ביפרים) של אנשי חיזבאללה בדאחייה ובדרום לבנון
Israel’s new weapon of mass destruction
Analysis: Israel is now perceived as a country with perhaps mythical powers, and the ensuing uncertainty and speculation as to what else might be in store for its enemies is a decisive strategic force multiplier
Dr. Avigdor Haselkorn | 07:30 | 09.30.24
הפגנות נגד ישראל ברמאללה
Arafat's scorn, Hamas alliance: The complex Palestinian ties to Nasrallah
Despite criticism and occasional mocking of Palestinian Authority, PA leaders not celebrating Hezbollah chief's assassination by IDF;’ We are confident that Hezbollah will continue his path and uphold the banner of resistance until Jerusalem is liberated’
Einav Halabi | 14:36 | 09.29.24
תחנה לבנונית פיראטית משדרת את תמונתו של חסן נסראללה
Hey West, don't interfere - Israel is working
Analysis: Israel did the right thing because it cannot suffer anymore from the world's blindness ; Whoever wants peace must strike at Hezbollah while threatening Iran
Ben-Dror Yemini | 11:54 | 09.29.24
הריסות בבירות
Intelligence gathered by agents in Nasrallah's backyard lay foundation for his assassination
Analysis: Intelligence infrastructure that had been built for more than a decade provides details including exact coordinates for pilots to calculate angle and altitude of bombing to destroy Hezbollah's leadership, and confirm success 
Ron Ben Yishai | 23:12 | 09.28.24
חסן נסראללה
Tehran poised to strike back after Nasrallah’s killing, maybe abroad
Analysis: Tehran has lost a key ally and strategic proxy in the region, raising the possibility that it could take direct control of Hezbollah's forces and arsenal; hostage talks could gain momentum as all sides reevaluate their positions and interests
Ron Ben-Yishai | 16:56 | 09.28.24
חסן נסראללה רלוונט
A Nasrallah departure from the scene leaves a void in global terror, Lebanon
Analysis: Hezbollah's leader presented himself as a Lebanese patriot although his alliance and loyalty were to Iran; Nasrallah turned the armed terror group into the most powerful political party in Lebanon as its tentacles spread around the Mideast and Muslim world  
Avi Issacharoff | 10:58 | 09.28.24
הרס בדאחייה
Nasrallah’s fate may remain unknown for days after powerful bombings
Commentary: Hezbollah began its response early, even before Nasrallah's fate became clear, and it is expected to intensify; how Iran will react? A strategic shift could potentially lead to an end to the war
Ron Ben-Yishai | 23:35 | 09.27.24
נשיא איראן מסעוד פזשכיאן
Timing of Israel-Hezbollah conflict is ill-suited for Iran
Analysis: The intense IDF strikes against the Iran-backed terror group in Lebanon catches Tehran unprepared, but it doesn't have any current reason to take part in the fighting
Dr. Raz Zimmt | 00:26 | 09.27.24
בנימין נתניהו עם המצגת מפת ציר פילדלפי
Netanyahu mulls telling UN high intensity fighting in Gaza ends
Analysis: PM informs ministers of plan to advise General Assembly that is shifting to what is referred to as 'Phase C' in Gaza, coming as close as ever before to declaring the war over but he may reconsider amid right-wing opposition to ceasefire proposal
Nadav Eyal | 20:30 | 09.26.24
נשיא איראן מסעוד פזשכיאן
Tehran's dilemma: Iran threatens to join war, backs Hezbollah, but does not enter the battle
Analysis: Despite promises of retaliation for the assassination of Ismail Haniyeh, Tehran has so far refrained from directly intervening in the northern skirmish; Instead, Iran has focused on elevating Hezbollah’s strength, framing this as justification for its non-intervention; 'We trust Hezbollah; it is stable and victorious,' Iranian officials stated
Lior Ben Ari | 08:34 | 09.26.24
Muslim community gains significant political power in US
Opinion: The war between Israel and Hamas has sparked an unprecedented surge in anti-Zionist discourse among Muslims in the US, alongside calls to punish Democrats at the ballot box for their support of Israel; While the Muslim community in America isn't large, in key battleground states like Michigan, Pennsylvania and Georgia, they could, for the first time, be a decisive force in determining the next president
Elad Ben David | 00:15 | 09.26.24
מנהיגh מליציות פרו איראניות בעיראק
The New challenge for Israel: Meet Iraq's militia commanders and their Hezbollah connection
Analysis: Militias in Iraq and Syria have increased their attacks on Israel in recent days as part of Iran's ring of fire surrounding Israel; Alliance of Shiite groups with Hezbollah could drag the US into the conflict 
Lior Ben Ari | 00:09 | 09.26.24
דונלד טראמפ בנאום בועידה השנתית של ארגון IAC בוושינגטון
As he battles for Jewish vote, Trump is endangering American Jews
Opinion: Trump is strenuously courting the Jewish vote, but it's unlikely to help him, given US Jews are liberal, educated and tend to steer clear of populist voices that make unrealistic promises; Saying his potential loss will be the Jews' fault is reminiscent of scapegoating they went through about a century ago in Europe
Orly Azulay | 22:28 | 09.25.24
תקיפות בדרום לבנון
We in the north finally feel our lives matter
Opinion: After months of Hezbollah bombardments, I was able to smile thanks to the deafening noise of the Air Force flying deep into Lebanon, signaling the beginning of our journey home
Yair Kraus | 10:50 | 09.25.24
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A blow to the Iranian proxy - Hezbollah and its capabilities
Analysis: Hezbollah's two strategic threats—the precision missile project and the potential for an incursion into the Galilee are being significantly compromised; after years of the Tehran regime nurturing terrorism along the northern border
Nadav Eyal | 07:25 | 09.25.24
הרצי הלוי בנימין נתניהו יואב גלנט
Israel's existential fronts
Analysis: Despite Israel’s military superiority over its regional adversaries, the nation faces potential fragmentation as Iran and its allied axis tighten their grip around the Jewish state, threatening to exploit its vulnerabilities
Dr. Avigdor Haselkorn | 00:11 | 09.25.24
המראת מטוסי קרב מבסיס רמת דוד (כנף 1) לתקיפות בלבנון
Israel faces unavoidable showdown with Hezbollah
Opinion: Nasrallah has linked his fate with Sinwar’s and shows no signs of surrender; Israel faces two options: pursue a cease-fire in the south to change the equation, or launch a ground operation in Lebanon, risking a prolonged, costly war
Avi Issacharoff | 22:10 | 09.24.24
תקיפות בדרום לבנון
The US appeasement march: When diplomacy becomes surrender
Opinion: The Axis of Evil is seizing the opportunity created by Washington's weakness, using the moment to advance its nuclear ambitions and strengthen its proxy forces; meanwhile, Israel is left to confront these threats with its hands tied
Ben-Dror Yemini | 15:58 | 09.24.24
Winston Churchill and Benjamin Netanyahu
Netanyahu is no Churchill
Opinion: Netanyahu’s leadership has eroded Israel’s security and deepened internal divisions, contrasting him with Churchill’s decisive wartime leadership; his indecision on issues like Hamas and Iran, coupled with self-serving politics, has weakened Israel and empowered its enemies
Samuel J. Hyde | 11:41 | 09.24.24
סגנית הנשיא קמלה האריס ו נשיא ארה"ב ג'ו ביידן
Biden and Harris are addicted to the status quo; Israel, and others, must disregard them
Opinion: Biden-Harris administration lacks strategy and tries to maintain crumbling post-1945 status quo; Israel and other threatened nations should not rely on US for support but instead take independent action to defend themselves
Dan Zamansky | 10:24 | 09.24.24
With top aides gone, Nasrallah faces critical decision on precision missiles
Analysis: Field commanders steering Hezbollah’s war effort, but group yet to deploy precision missiles, maybe holding back hoping to avoid IDF strikes on arsenal amid US pressure to prevent regional war with Iran
Ron Ben-Yishai | 23:39 | 09.23.24
תומר בר מפקד חיל האוויר בטקס חילופי מפקדים ראש אמ"ן
How Israel's well-oiled war machine hits Hezbollah in Lebanon
Analysis: After a decade and a half of preparations, Hezbollah is now taking hits designed to strip away its capabilities and shake its confidence; this time, the intelligence has worked exceptionally well
Yossi Yehoshua | 21:03 | 09.23.24
נפילה במורשת
Israel is living with a concept that won't allow us to destroy Hezbollah
Opinion: Instead of pressing the military advantage presented to us following strikes and eliminations in Lebanon, the government chooses to act in ways that we saw before the Hamas massacre 
Amichai Attali | 13:59 | 09.23.24
חסן נסראללה
Nasrallah will have to decide if to opt for a diplomatic deal or for war
Analysis: Both Israel and Hezbollah escalated their confrontation on the northern border, but Nasrallah and his Iranian patrons are faced with the dilemma of whether the terror group must fight an all-out war or avoid great risks 
Ron Ben-Yishai | 23:15 | 09.22.24
צרפת בחירות פרלמנט סיבוב שני עמנואל מקרון
The two faces of Emmanuel Macron
Opinion: If northern France were forced to evacuate due to a terrorist group taking over Belgium, launching daily rockets and turning into a war zone - Belgium would be in ruins; When Israel is in that position, accommodations can be made  
Ben-Dror Yemini | 18:49 | 09.22.24
חסן נסראללה
Nasrallah grapples with fallout from pager attack
Opinion: Despite frequently changing locations to evade detection, Hezbollah chief remains acutely aware Israel closely monitors his movements and could strike at any moment
Smadar Perry | 14:19 | 09.22.24
נתנז איראן
The Iranian nuclear threat is imminent and threatens Israel
Analysis: The Iranian nuclear threat is growing substantially and requires urgent attention; Europe and the US alongside Israel must be decisive against Iran
Jennifer Teale | 19:15 | 09.21.24
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz
Germany should stop blaming Israel for the Hamas war against Jews
Germany's early response to October 7 was one of support and solidarity with the Jewish people, including the German Air Force commander donating blood, but recently, they've decided to withhold a weapons shipment to Israel while having no issues with readily providing it to Qatar, Hamas' main backer
Benjamin Weinthal | 10:40 | 09.21.24
תקיפה בדאחייה בביירות
Israeli message: No more attrition—Hezbollah may unleash new arsenal
Commentary: After 11 months of hostilities, Israel has shifted to a new phase, turning the screws on Hezbollah to agree to a settlement; if talks fail, a ground incursion into Lebanon is on the table
Ron Ben-Yishai | 18:43 | 09.20.24
חסן נסראללה
Hezbollah is beaten and battered after Lebanon pager blasts
Analysis: Nasrallah attempts to convince Lebanese that the terror group is still viable and able to attack after thousands of its operatives are maimed in the coordinated explosions 
Smadar Perry | 08:31 | 09.20.24
חסן נסראללה
Nasrallah hesitant to act fearing Israeli offensive
Analysis: Hezbollah leader avoids explicitly calling the coordinated detonation of communication devices an act of war and appears undecided on his and Iran's response; both Israel and Nasrallah don't speak of an all-out war 
Ron Ben-Yishai | 00:10 | 09.20.24
ביירות
Israel faces a new reality on the northern border
Analysis: Hezbollah will likely respond in a way that differs from its previous actions; any escalation could trigger an exchange of strikes that spirals into a wider war
Yossi Yehoshua | 20:13 | 09.19.24
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Hijab protest dead after two years | special editorial from Teheran
Opinion: Over 100 citizens were executed last month, including political prisoners, the economic situation is terrible but there’s still money for Hamas, Hezbollah, nuclear weapons; the regime has crushed our hopes and our protest
Azita, Tehran | 19:34 | 09.19.24
חסן נסראללה
'Nasrallah can stop the escalation if he accepts US outline' Israeli official says
Opinion: The exploding communication device incidents in Lebanon are putting pressure on Hezbollah and, indirectly, on Iran, increasing the likelihood of a powerful and exceptional response against Israel, as this escalation brings the possibility of a full-scale war closer
Ron Ben Yishai | 23:54 | 09.18.24
פיצוץ במכשירי קשר (ביפרים) של אנשי חיזבאללה בדאחייה ובדרום לבנון
When weak leadership invites sabotage: Hezbollah’s self-destruction
Analysis: Hezbollah's use of identical pagers enabled major Israeli intelligence strike, leading to injuries and exposing internal vulnerabilities; leadership strife and security lapses weakened its effectiveness, underscoring need for strong operational security
Hillel Portugais de Almeida | 16:55 | 09.18.24
Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah
Israel has entered new phase of war, senior security official says
Analysis: Israel relies on US defense facing potential multi-front assault and must consider Washington’s opposition to escalating war; as a result, Israel likely to allow Hezbollah to act first rather than using group’s current vulnerability to strike
Ron Ben-Yishai | 16:25 | 09.18.24
פיצוץ במכשירי קשר (ביפרים) של אנשי חיזבאללה בדאחייה ובדרום לבנון
Hezbollah pager blasts signal declaration of war
Opinion: Israelis must prepare for days or weeks of violence and a possible ground offensive in Lebanon but the government must be clear on its goals and war objectives
Avi Issacharoff | 12:39 | 09.18.24
תיעוד מרגעי פיצוץ מכשירי הקשר שהתפוצצו וגמרו לפגיעה ופציעתם של אנשי חיזבאללה בדאחייה ובדרום לבנון
Pager blasts expose Hezbollah’s vulnerability, but change remains unlikely
Analysis: The action attributed to Israel in Lebanon sets fear in Hezbollah and Iran's hearts, but won't be enough to return northern Israelis to their homes
Ron Ben-Yishai | 23:28 | 09.17.24
העימות הנשיאותי בין דונלד טראמפ לקמלה האריס
As US politics heats up, Israeli concerns grow over the 2024 election outcome
Opinion: As U.S. elections loom, Middle East allies weigh their hopes, concerns and expectations for a potential shift in American foreign policy; For most Israelis,  who are not burdened by issues like abortion, borders or January 6, the choice seems fairly clear
Amit Segal | 23:55 | 09.16.24
הצבעה על התקציב במליאת הכנסת
Not a victory and not absolute: Government lets the Iranians erode Israel politically and socially
Opinion: The most right-wing government Israel has ever known chooses not to act in the face of multiple fronts initiated by Iran; 'Mr. Security' Netanyahu refuses to make decisions
Yossi Yehoshua | 20:00 | 09.16.24
יורש העצר של סעודיה מוחמד בן סלמאן מקבל את אמיר קטאר תמים בן חמד אאל ת'אני ב ריאד
West maneuvered by Iran, Muslim Brotherhood into war in Gaza and beyond
Analysis: Senior Saudi official says ending the war must be a priority; lays a path to normalization with Israel that must include a deadline for a Palestinian state and result in a real alliance of moderate forces against Iran 
Nadav Eyal | 15:31 | 09.16.24
נזק בתחנת הרכבת במודיעין
A policy of calm for calm did not work in Gaza, Lebanon and will not in Yemen
Opinion: Just another ordinary morning in the Middle East, Sirens jolt Israelis out of bed and an hour later, they are sitting in routine traffic but the Houthi missile attack must not be normalized and must be seen for the dangerous escalation it is 
Gadi Ezra | 18:43 | 09.15.24
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