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UNIFIL’s collapse: Tragic incidents and strategic failures

Analysis: As the war unfolds, it's becoming clearer that UNIFIL’s mission has failed and its continued presence serves no constructive purpose

Giovanni Giacalone, Moshe Bitton | 01.04.25

Putin and Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei

Russia and Iran sign further defense agreements but ideologically remain apart

Analysis: Moscow and Tehran are finalizing a defense pact to counter Western influence, leveraging military and energy ties; however, ideological divides, trust issues over Ukraine and Israel, and unmet military commitments strain their partnership

Jennifer Teale | 12.31.24

Hamas and Hezbollah aren’t liberators – here’s why

Opinion: Reframing Hamas and Hezbollah as 'freedom fighters' distorts reality, legitimizing terror and undermining global security; these groups reject coexistence, target civilians and rely on propaganda, while their actions are fueled by Iran and weak local governance

Amir Avivi | 12.28.24

Crackdown on Hamas money man in Italy only first step to cut its financial lifelines

Analysis: US Treasury Department sanctions against Mohammad Hannoun and other key Hamas actors in Europe require European authorities to take immediate action in order to cut all financial support to terror group

Giovanni Giacalone | 12.21.24

Terrorism runs unchecked in Latin America, and the United States suffers

Opinion: As attention focuses on Middle East, Latin America faces rising Hezbollah-linked threats; funded by Iran and drug trafficking, Hezbollah's influence grows, but US counterterrorism efforts remain limited

Jennifer Teale | 12.07.24

Pro Palestinian demonstrators in Berlin, last year

Germany begins to take necessary action on antisemitism

Analysis: Germany adopts new resolution to fight surging antisemitism, targeting far-right, left-wing and Islamist sources; with 95% rise in incidents in 2023, critics demand stronger measures to safeguard Jewish communities and ensure government accountability

Jennifer Teale | 12.07.24

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 | 12.06.24

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 | 11.29.24

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 | 11.28.24

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 | 11.22.24

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 | 11.20.24

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 | 11.15.24

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 | 11.11.24

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 | 11.08.24

Russia military collaboration with Iran threatens Western security

Analysis: Russia and Iran deepen military ties amid Ukraine war, with Russia supplying Iran advanced tech and arms cash, while Tehran aids Moscow’s war effort; alliance could further empower regional proxies and draw in additional military partners

Jennifer Teale | 11.01.24

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