Opinion
מורדים בסוריה בעיר חמה שנכבשה במסגרת הקרבות נגד צבא אסד
Back to the 'Islamic Winter'
Analysis: The ongoing geopolitical developments in Syria and across the region threaten Jordan's stability, a scenario for which Israel must prepare
Col. (res.) Dr. Ronen Itsik | 22:01 | 12.06.24
מוג'תבא אמאני, שגריר איראן בלבנון, הגיע למקום חיסולו של נסראללה בדאחייה
Iran eyes power in Lebanon as Hezbollah weakens
Opinion: Despite resistance from Lebanon’s leadership and widespread public disdain, Iran’s Revolutionary Guard remains intent on establishing security and intelligence foothold in politically fragile nation
Smadar Perry | 09:16 | 12.06.24
קרבות בין מורדים לצבא סוריה חלב
Fears of Syria's collapse: Israel's dilemmas and Erdoğan's interests
Commentary: Rebels advance south and east, posing threats to Israel: from missiles and possible chemical weapons falling into jihadist hands to Iranian entrenchment in Syria and Assad's potential collapse; yet Erdoğan, like Israel, has a stake in keeping Assad afloat
Ron Ben-Yishai | 01:00 | 12.06.24
אבו מאזן בטקס השבעה לקבינט ברמאללה
Abbas must cooperate in Gaza rule or risk isolation
Analysis: The PA chairman will have to decide whether to sign a presidential decree that will establish the committee and give up exclusive control or be cut off from EU funding  
Einav Halabi | 16:39 | 12.05.24
בנימין נתניהו, רונן בר, הרצי הלוי וישראל כ"ץ בביקור במסדרון נצרים שבעזה
Military pressure alone cannot bring an end to the war
Opinion: I have never claimed that the IDF is 'the most moral army in the world,' but I can confidently assert that its code of ethics in warfare is certainly on par with that of Western militaries.
Giora Eiland | 12:01 | 12.05.24
Israel's climate bill is a joke and not how you deal with the climate crisis
Opinion: The Israeli government continues to ignore the climate risks and the climate bill to be submitted to the Knesset for approval next week is nothing more than a PR stunt
Prof. Adi Wolfson | 12:41 | 12.04.24
כטב"ם
Cocaine smuggling, aerial cargo: When crime takes to the sky
Opinion: The rapid advancement of drone technology and autonomous aircraft ushers in a new era of innovation but increasingly more accessible and affordable; they now present criminal organizations with unprecedented opportunities for exploitation
Boaz Gilad | 07:40 | 12.04.24
ארה"ב דונלד טראמפ נפגש ב הבית הלבן עם ג'ו ביידן
Trump threatens Hamas with 'all hell to pay,' but what leverage does he have?
Commentary: Seeking to avoid Middle East entanglements, Trump vows to hit terror group 'harder than anybody has been hit' in US history if hostages not freed by his inauguration; with limited military options, Trump may target Hamas finances, leveraging ties with Qatar; and how could Iran play a role
Ron Ben-Yishai | 11:21 | 12.03.24
משלחת של גולים איראנים בכנסת ישראל
Natural allies: Iranians reject regime’s anti-Israel policies
Opinion: Once allies, Iran and Israel now face deep hostility due to the Islamic Republic’s anti-Israel stance; many Iranians, frustrated with the regime’s oppression and failed policies, view Israel as a natural ally, embracing shared interests and historic bonds 
Saeed Ghasseminejad, Janatan Sayeh | 01:03 | 12.03.24
Pro-Israel advocate Yoseph Haddad ejected from Oxford Union debate
The Oxford show trial
Opinion: Oxford Union debated the motion, 'Israel is an apartheid state committing genocide'; but as pro-Israel speakers tried to present their case, the event devolved into one of the most appalling and blatantly antisemitic scenes imaginable
Emily Schrader, Oxford | 22:38 | 11.30.24
בנימין נתניהו , קרבות בין מורדים לצבא סוריה חלב
Israel must prepare for potential emergence of Sunni jihadist threat on its border
Analysis: Turkey-backed offensive against Assad and Shiite militias in Syria appears to be direct consequence of Lebanon cease-fire deal, leaving Damascus isolated without robust support it once relied on from Hezbollah, Iran and Russia
Ron Ben-Yishai | 15:18 | 11.30.24
מעבר גבול של חיילים אזרים אזרבייג'ן במעבר גבול ב נגורנו קרבאך ל פליטים בדרך להימלט משם ל ארמניה
Azerbaijan's Shiite challenge: On Iran-Azerbaijan relations and the Israeli angle
Analysis: In contrast to the other Shiite regional players, Iran is being unsuccessful in expanding its influence over Azerbaijan despite efforts
Eran Lahav | 11:09 | 11.29.24
ביקור מפקד אוגדה 146, תת-אלוף יפתח נורקין במרחב בו פועלים הכוחות בדרום לבנון
The northern front cease-fire: Weighing the pros and cons
Analysis: Israel must create conditions that permanently prevent Hezbollah from regaining the capacity to threaten our communities and citizens
Amir Avivi | 23:04 | 11.28.24
כוחות של צבא לבנון בקאנא
An uncertain future awaits on northern border, but cease-fire is lesser of two evils
Opinion: Much to our national chagrin, completely annihilating a terrorist organization is not feasible; The cease-fire with Lebanon is not the ideal solution, but it does alleviate stress on IDF reservists, gives us breathing room to rebuild out towns, facilitates the return of northern residents and strengthens our international bona fides
Ariela Ringel Hoffman | 13:03 | 11.28.24
כוחות צה"ל ליד גבול לבנון
IDF's achievements against Hezbollah are tremendous and we should talk about it
We did not deal a heavy blow to Hezbollah, and we did not reach a cease-fire in order to return to what was: Israel is in a position of strength. We lost this strength once because of a conciliatory approach. It must not happen again.
Ben-Dror Yemini | 08:44 | 11.28.24
ביירות
Hezbollah can only claim Pyrrhic victory, but the real one is Israel's
Analysis: While criticism of the cease-fire agreement is valid, it is equally true that Hezbollah was badly battered in this war, and Israel can claim a resounding victory; Now Israel needs to turn its attention to the Iranian nuclear threat that, if it materializes, will render Hezbollah irrelevant in terms of Middle East power dynamics
Avi Issacharoff | 14:43 | 11.27.24
הכנות להפסקת אש בלבנון
Even with cease-fire, Israel can't lower it's guard in Lebanon
Opinion: Hezbollah has suffered greatly over the last year, but it won't sit idle in Lebanon and will work to rearm under the Israeli radar should the country allow it
Lior Ben Ari | 09:20 | 11.27.24
בנימין נתניהו, רונן בר, הרצי הלוי וישראל כ"ץ בביקור במסדרון נצרים שבעזה
Why should we trust government, military now, after Oct. 7 failings?
Opinion: PM and top military brass knew all too well what Hezbollah is capable of and let us sleep in our beds with the danger nearby so why should we believe them now when they say things will be different next time?
Amichai Atali | 12:15 | 11.26.24
עדה שגיא משתחררת מהשבי
Hostages cry out for help, our government ignores them
Freed hostage in a special column: Our government is utterly deaf. It has ears but does not hear. It has eyes but does not see. This callousness is beyond comprehension for any rational or compassionate person
Ada Sagi | 06:29 | 11.26.24
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, US special envoy Amos Hochstein and Hezbollah Secretary-General Naim Qassem
Hezbollah’s terror army will rebuild—Israel’s test lies in first breach
Commentary: As Lebanon cease-fire nears, questions linger: Will Hezbollah bypass restrictions, and can the enforcement mechanism deliver? IDF braces for border test that could turn the deal into a real solution—or a repeat of failed Resolution 1701
Ron Ben-Yishai | 23:47 | 11.25.24
עלי חמינאי
Israel's only option on Iran is ending Khamenei's regime
Opinion: Supreme leader has set 2040 as target for final destruction of Israel, necessitating a change in strategy that transitions from defensive to offensive action using the IDF's intelligence and operational capabilities, U.S. support and regional alliances 
Jacob Nagel, Mark Dubowitz | 09:27 | 11.25.24
הפגנות פרו פלסטיניות מול מוזיאון השואה נגד ביקור יצחק הרצוג באמסטרדם, הולנד
My encounter with an Italian antisemite highlights Europe's growing hatred
Opinion: A pleasant conversation that took a turn for the worse revealed antisemitic stereotypes fueling Europe’s rising hate; the Amsterdam pogrom underscores the alarming normalization of antisemitism driven by misinformation and extremism
Amine Ayoub | 21:28 | 11.24.24
בית הדין הפלילי בהאג
The ICC’s gangsterism demands resolute and severe punishment
Opinion: Israel should label the ICC an antisemitic organization, ban its activities in Israeli-controlled areas and impose sanctions on its staff; it should warn prosecutor Khan and judges to withdraw warrants against Israel or face severe, unspecified consequences, setting a firm tone
Dan Zamansky | 22:48 | 11.23.24
במרכז המחקרים הסורי "נורס" נטען כי ישראל תקפה משאיות של חיזבאללה
Battered by Israel, Iran and Hezbollah shift terror operations to southern Syria
Analysis: Hezbollah and pro-Iranian militias establish new bases and relocate forces to evade further strikes while maintaining strategic footholds near Golan Heights
Fahad Almasri | 19:05 | 11.23.24
חיילי יוניפי"ל בדרום לבנון
Uncovering Hezbollah subterfuge are a post-war priority
Analysis: Military intelligence must identify even minor violations early, providing the IDF with actionable evidence as the Iran-backed proxy seeks to rebuild its capabilities
Ron Ben-Yishai | 15:10 | 11.23.24
Hezbollah weapons seized by the IDF in Lebanon
Arrangement or escalation: Security alternatives on the Lebanese border
Analysis: US-mediated talks between Israel and Lebanon face hurdles as Hezbollah de facto controls Lebanon; Israel must choose between a limited agreement or continued warfare, balancing military success with the need for regional security and international support
Col. (Res.) Dr. Ronen Itsik | 22:00 | 11.22.24
בנימין נתניהו ג'ו ביידן
Biden could call for a Palestinian state before Trump succeeds him
Opinion: While generally a friend to Israel, President Biden is not a fan of the current Netanyahu government, and could potentially call on the UN to recognize a Palestinian state before his term is done, with the sole reason of having the last laugh against the Israeli Premier
Michael Oren | 19:12 | 11.22.24
הפיצוץ במגדל השני
Two faces of jihad: The Muslim Brotherhood and Al-Qaeda
Opinion: The ideologies of the Muslim Brotherhood and Al-Qaeda are no different in their aims - both wish to establish a global Islamic caliphate
Eran Lahav | 15:42 | 11.22.24
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Dark nations dominate UN: ICC grants victory to terror over Israel
Opinion: The ICC's decision clearly shows the free world's decline as it condemns Israel for fighting terror while ignoring Hamas' crimes against humanity committed on October 7
Ben-Dror Yemini | 15:14 | 11.22.24
בית הדין הפלילי בהאג
The ICC's warrants require Israel's security forces to adapt
Opinion: The IDF and security agencies need to take harsher measures to ensure they don't expose themselves to international prosecution, which could now be more easily pursued following UN court's decision
Ron Ben-Yishai | 08:52 | 11.22.24
בית הדין הפלילי בהאג
This is what the ICC's international arrest warrant means for Netanyahu
Analysis: Following the international court's decision, any visit planned by the prime minister in one of its member states could lead to his arrest; Further action possible
Matan Gutman | 18:18 | 11.21.24
פעילות כוחות צה"ל בדרום לבנון
Why a ‘settlement’ with Hezbollah is a dangerous delusion
Opinion: While such a notion has gained traction, an IDF withdrawal from Lebanon without dismantling Hezbollah and other terror groups first would leave Israel vulnerable, as they will quickly rebuild their strength and resume threatening northern Israel
Naveh Dromi | 13:42 | 11.21.24
ארה"ב דונלד טראמפ מפגש עם חברי בית הנבחרים ה הרפובליקנים לפני פגישתו עם ג'ו ביידן ב הבית הלבן
Trump's new administration represents a return to biblical truths
Opinion: The president-elect's picks for various cabinet posts each signifies a repudiation of liberal policies that have tolerated the intolerable, such as affirmative action and the appointment of people like Kamala Harris to vice president solely because of her heritage
Rami Simani | 12:15 | 11.20.24
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un watches a test missile launch
North Korea’s ties to Hamas: What we know and why it matters
Analysis: Hamas, like other Iranian proxies, linked to North Korea through military cooperation, including arms, training and exercises; while Pyongyang's role in such networks underreported, involvement represents dangerous factor that could intensify ongoing war
Eran Lahav | 11:56 | 11.20.24
נעמה לוי (חטופה בעזה) ואמה ד"ר איילת שחר לוי
'I imagine us together at every corner,' anguished mother tells her hostage daughter
Naama Levy, an IDF lookout who was abducted into Gaza, reluctantly became one of the symbols of October 7; Her mother, Dr. Ayelet Levy-Shachar, writes of the whirlwind of emotions when thinking about her daughter, envisioning their long-awaited reunion 
Dr. Ayelet Levy-Shachar | 11:32 | 11.19.24
פגיעת רקטה במושב אביבים בעקבות מטח רקטות מלבנון
Prerequisites for safe return of residents to the north
Analysis - Talks of a settlement and ceasefire are all fine and well, but tens of thousands of evacuated residents can't just go back home soon after an agreement is signed and steps must be well under way before people are ushered back 
Yair Kraus | 10:02 | 11.19.24
אולפן אל ג'זירה ב רמאללה
Wikipedia takes sides in the Israel-Palestinian conflict
Opinion: Wikipedia's credibility as an unbiased knowledge source is under scrutiny due to inconsistencies, raising concerns over editorial conduct when it comes to particularly sensitive topics like how it describes ADL and Al Jazeera 
Shlomit Aharoni Lir | 18:44 | 11.17.24
תיעוד מפעילות כוחות עוצבת הקומנדו בדרום לבנון
IDF completes mission in South Lebanon as it stated objectives are met
Analysis: Fewer troops deployed to the fighting than at peak of offensive; forces operate in villages directed by intelligence then withdraw to Israeli territory
Yoav Zitun | 16:33 | 11.17.24
ארה"ב אילון מאסק קמפיין של דונלד טראמפ
Elon Musk is America's shadow president
Opinion: The billionaire completes the biggest deal of his life; Because he wasn't born in the US, he couldn't run for president, but he had enough money to buy the position
Tzippy Shmilovitz | 15:20 | 11.17.24
Donald Trump
10,000 spoons when all you need is a knife
Opinion: If she were up against anybody else, Kamala Harris' joyful, upbeat and rife-with-celebrities campaign would probably have won her the presidency; alas, Americans just want a short, snappy solution that would make them feel safe, and Trump delivered in a manner that made Harris seem out of touch with their concerns
Gilad Meiri | 13:56 | 11.16.24
מסיבת הטבע "נובה" ליד רעים
Remembering the Supernova festival: Why Hamas’ terror must never be forgotten
Opinion: A celebration of unity became a scene of terror on Oct. 7, 2023, when Hamas terrorists killed 260 attendees and took hostages, highlighting the indiscriminate brutality of terrorism and the importance of standing for peace
Amine Ayoub | 20:47 | 11.15.24
מפגין פרו פלסטיני לפני משחקה של מכבי ת"א מול איאקס
Europe could eventually be considered hostile Arab territory for Israelis
Analysis: Amsterdam pogrom comes on top of countless red flags indicating growing radical Islamic threat germinating on European soil; continent slow to respond to changing demographics and yet to fully realize magnitude of threat
Or Yissachar | 12:58 | 11.15.24
בנימין נתניהו
New Gaza roadmap: How the IDF plans security operations without military rule
Commentary: Military plans long-term intelligence and operational presence in Gaza, controlling border buffer zone and strategic routes; while working to dismantle Hamas’ military wing, it aims to crush it entirely
Ron Ben-Yishai | 00:36 | 11.15.24
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With power on the ground, IDF seeks cease-fire on its terms
Commentary: As truce talks stall, IDF forces advance to Lebanon’s second line of villages, uncovering bunkers, destroying weapon caches and demolishing buildings used by Hezbollah, signaling cooperation with terror group carries cost
Ron Ben-Yishai | 18:16 | 11.14.24
פגיעה ישירה בנהריה
The north is burning: Optimistic statements, alarming reality
Analysis: Hezbollah's continuous rocket fire only reinforces the need to give the IDF freedom to act in Lebanon if a cease-fire deal is violated, otherwise the residents will not return; The attacks in Lebanon have intensified and the ground operation has also been slowed, not expanded
Yossi Yehoshua | 07:54 | 11.13.24
דונלד טראמפ
'At a dance party with Beyonce': Donald Trump's brand strategy for the presidency is simply genius
Opinion: There’s no other way to put it - Trump is a marketing genius and his brand strategy is an impressive mix of innovation and entertainment; Trump deeply understands how to market his brand in the new media age, This is Trump's brand strategy that brought him his victory 
Nitzan Fux | 19:26 | 11.12.24
דונלד טראמפ קמלה האריס
Trump win proves Americans don't care about Israel's war
Opinion: US voters barely give Israel a thought when voting for president; Jewish and Muslim votes remain the same and only about 1% cited the war among their considerations when voting 
Sever Plocker | 15:32 | 11.12.24
דיון מועצת הביטחון של האו"ם
The UN Security Council has no moral compass
Opinion: The UNSC has sunk to attacking Israel and has failed to unambiguously condemn the October 7 Hamas massacre; It simply finds the massacre of Jews, and the continuing threat against the sole Jewish state by Iran and its proxies, uninteresting
Lt. Col. (res.) Maurice Hirsch | 23:44 | 11.11.24
שוטרים ליד מפגין פרו פלסטיני באמסטרדם
From Nazis to Jihadists: Antisemitism, the cancer of the West
Opinion: The blatant and violent antisemitic attacks in the Netherlands show Europe has learned nothing from its dark past and now Jihadists reenact its Nazi history
Ben-Dror Yemini | 17:00 | 11.10.24
משטרת הולנד עוצרת אדם באמסטרדם
This is what a pogrom looks like, this is the new antisemitism
Opinion: The outrageous antisemitic attack in Amsterdam was meticulously planned by its Muslim population beforehand, which  Dutch officials and police ignored
Smadar Perry | 09:17 | 11.10.24
עלי חמינאי, יחיא סינוואר, חסן נסראללה
The three stooges: Sinwar, Nasrallah and Khamenei
Analysis: Flawed decisions by all three have unexpectedly boosted Israel's geopolitical position; overestimating their power and underestimating Israel’s response led to regional shifts favoring Israeli influence
Dr. Avigdor Haselkorn | 22:38 | 11.09.24
דגל ישראל מונף ברצועת עזה
The dawn of victory: Israel's roadmap to a generation of peace begins here
Opinion: Israel’s recent military gains against Hamas and Hezbollah have created a rare opportunity for long-term security by weakening the Iran-led Shiite axis; with US support, Israel aims to dismantle regional threats, potentially paving the way for enduring peace
Brig. Gen. (res.) Amir Avivi | 22:24 | 11.08.24
אוהדי מכבי ת"א מישראל הותקפו באמסטרדם
The Amsterdam pogrom should be a wake-up call for global fight against Antisemitism
Opinion: We must act now before it’s too late, we owe it to those who have been targeted and injured in the streets of Amsterdam, to the generations before us, and to those who will come after us
Robert Singer | 18:15 | 11.08.24
ערב הנצחת ליל הבדולח הפוגרום לפני 85 שנה,והנצחת החטופים בשבי חמאס קלן, מערב גרמניה
German Jews should avoid Kristallnacht events to protest anti-Israel policies
Opinion: Jews need to engage the leadership in the various German federal states to counter the pro-Iran-regime and anti-Israel policies by staying away from the Kristallnacht events with politicians
Benjamin Weinthal | 14:21 | 11.08.24
ראש הממשלה בנימין נתניהו ושר הביטחון יואב גלנט
Gallant’s dismissal is defense of democracy
Opinion: If those opposing Gallant's ouster truly believe in democracy, as they claim, then Gallant himself has consistently prevented democracy from manifesting in nearly every step of the government's actions
Naveh Dromi | 14:55 | 11.07.24
דונלד טראמפ, ביבי בנימין נתניהו , ג'ו ביידן
Kushner won't be joining Trump back in the White House, and this should concern Israel
Analysis: President-elect won’t take office until Jan. 20, giving Biden final window to shape his legacy without voter concerns; transition period could prove challenging as he navigates ties with Netanyahu’s government, especially with Gallant’s ouster
Ron Ben-Yishai | 20:25 | 11.06.24
ראש הממשלה בנימין נתניהו ושר הביטחון יואב גלנט
Netanyahu is now de facto defense minister; the war is going to last longer
Opinion: Yoav Gallant's firing divides the people and weakens Israel in the middle of a war; His replacement Israel Katz is likely to do Netanyahu's bidding 
Ron Ben-Yishai | 12:29 | 11.06.24
ראש הממשלה בנימין נתניהו, הרמטכ"ל הרצי הלוי ושר הביטחון יואב גלנט בהערכת מצב
Gallant's dismissal was carried out for the sake of Haredi parties
Analysis: Netanyahu has formulated a plan to remove Gallant long ago, but a forming axis of officials opposing him and the threat of a draft law pushed him to carry it out
Moran Azulay | 10:26 | 11.06.24
טראמפ האריס חצי חצי בחירות ארה"ב
Is the US heading for civil war?
Opinion: US presidential race neck-and-neck, with fears mounting over whether losing side will peacefully accept results; both parties have legal teams ready to contest close votes, raising concerns about stability of democracy in US and beyond
Michael Oren | 22:07 | 11.05.24
תיעוד מהעברת הסיוע ההומניטרי לצפון הרצועה דרך מעבר 'ארז מערב
Is an arms embargo looming? How the next president could impact US aid to Gaza
Commentary: Israeli officials say Biden administration exploring options to boost aid to Gaza without imposing an arms embargo, though they believe ban more likely with Harris in charge
Itamar Eichner | 16:13 | 11.05.24
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