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Dr. Michael Milshtein

אוהלי עקורים ברצועה
Israel’s march of folly in Gaza: Leadership failures endanger war goals
Opinion: Gaza strategy is marked by flawed decisions and missed lessons, risking the war’s key objectives; government’s half-measures and reluctance to fully govern encalve threaten to prolong conflict and erode global standing and internal unity
Dr. Michael Milshtein | 08.10.25
לוחמים בדואים בא-סווידא
Druze-Bedouin rupture sends ripples across the Middle East
Opinion: What began as a local dispute in Syria’s Sweida province erupts into a regional flashpoint, exposing fragile alliances, tribal memory, and geopolitical anxieties
Dr. Michael Milshtein | 07.29.25
עז א דין חדאד בכיר בזרוע הצבאית של חמאס
‘The Ghost’: Head of Hamas in Gaza was unexpected successor
Izz al-Din al-Haddad survived six Israeli assassination attempts and the elimination of nearly all top commanders; he played a key role in planning October 7 and now leads terror group's forces; IDF says he has changed his appearance out of fear 
Dr. Michael Milshtein | 07.18.25
הפגנת תמיכה באיראן בביירות, לבנון
War shatters illusions on both sides of the October 7 line
Analysis: Operation Rising Lion has deeply damages Iran’s resistance axis, exposing cracks in its ideology and military capacity; without addressing the Palestinian issue, any strategic Israeli gains may prove fragile and short-lived
Dr. Michael Milshtein | 06.24.25
ההתנגשות
Arab world riveted by Netanyahu’s clash with Shin Bet chief
As PM wages an unprecedented political battle with Ronen Bar and faces growing pressure over unmet war goals, Arab and Palestinian observers are closely watching Israel’s internal divisions
Dr. Michael Milshtein | 05.07.25
Mall opening in Surda
Ramallah Mall opening sparks Palestinian outrage amid Gaza suffering
The grand opening of Icon Mall in Ramallah, complete with music, dancing, and fireworks, has drawn sharp criticism across Palestinian society; Amid Gaza's suffering, the event highlighted growing divides, sparking outrage over perceived indifference and accusations of collaboration with 'oppressive' Israel
Dr. Michael Milshtein | 04.18.25
נתניהו, ארדואן, ואבו מוחמד אל-ג'ולאני
What’s behind the unprecedented tension between Israel and Turkey?
Commentary: Jerusalem's latest moves in Syria - increased air attacks, expanding buffer zone, cultivating relations with Druze and Kurds - reflect a lack of clear policy and objectives, with political, military leadership 'firing in all directions'
Dr. Michael Milshtein | 04.13.25
תיעוד מפעילות כוחות אוגדה 36 במסדרון מורג ברצועת עזה
A Nation without a compass: The cost of Israel's war without endgame strategy
Opinion: Netanyahu's government relies on outdated concepts like territorial conquest; with cracks in public trust, leadership must replace slogans with transparency and make clear to the public where the country is headed 
Dr. Michael Milshtein | 04.09.25
אמיר קטאר שייח' תמים בן חמד אל-ת'אני פסגה הערבית-אסלאמית סעודיה ריאד ערב הסעודית
Israel’s Qatar dilemma: Ally, mediator or enemy?
Analysis: From the World Cup to Gaza hostages, gas deals to elite universities, Qatar’s reach is global; its wealth buys influence, its image is polished; with new claims of its role in Israel, a former Mossad official warns: 'We’ll have to ban doing business with them'
Dr. Michael Milshtein | 04.05.25
הפגנה נגד חמאס בעזה
Protests against Hamas in Gaza are no 'Arab Spring'—at least for now
Analysis: Demonstrations show rare public dissent, with calls to release hostages and end Hamas rule; though still unorganized and fading, unrest reflects deep frustration, and despite harsh crackdown, protest may erupt again in the future
Dr. Michael Milshtein | 04.02.25
כוחות הביטחון ב סוריה נפרסים במחוז טרטוס
Syria’s massacre of Alawites exposes the new Islamist regime's real intentions
Analysis: Ahmad Al-Sharaa was initially welcomed by the Arab world, Western capitals, and even some in Israel, projecting a polished, softer image; however, events of the past week raise critical questions on whether this misplaced Western optimism, again
Dr. Michael Milshtein | 03.17.25
כינוס חירום של הליגה הערבית שהתקיים בקהיר, וזכה לשם "פסגת פלסטין"
Gaza’s post-war future includes Hamas, despite Israeli declarations
Analysis: US and Israel reject Arab states’ bid to revive Trump’s peace plan, as Palestinians speculate deeper Saudi-UAE ties and corporate engagement could sway Washington’s stance 
Dr. Michael Milshtein | 03.10.25
ג'באליה
'The Day After': Fantasy vs. Reality
Analysis: Israel will need a long-term plan to fundamentally change the reality in Gaza; The main means to do this include taking control of all of Gaza, severely damaging Hamas, staying in the area, and attempting to establish a local alternative 
Dr. Michael Milshtein | 02.19.25
פלישת חמאס ב־7 באוקטובר
The war as an intelligence lab, understanding the failure leading to Hamas massacre
Analysis: The roots of the present catastrophe are not limited to the events of the night between October 6 and 7 but reflect an extreme and long-lasting lack of understanding of the enemy
Dr. Michael Milshtein | 02.09.25
חמושי חמאס חוגגים את ה עסקה לשחרור חטופים ו הפסקת אש ב חאן יונס רצועת עזה
After the cease-fire deal: The Palestinians experienced a Nakba, but feel victorious
Analysis: The deadliest war of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict leaves Gaza devastated and tens of thousands dead, fueling unprecedented hostility and revenge—likely one of Sinwar’s key objectives; in Gaza, no one speaks of the human cost
Dr. Michael Milshtein | 02.02.25
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