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Netanyahu rushed to threaten Hezbollah, and Israel lost its strongest leverage in Lebanon

Analysis: Netanyahu was right to approve strikes on Beirut’s Dahieh, Ron Ben-Yishai argues, but by publicly threatening Hezbollah before acting, he allowed Trump to intervene and deprived Israel of one of its most effective pressure tools in Lebanon

Ron Ben-Yishai | 06.02.26

תיעוד מתקיפת מערכת הגנה האווירית האיראנית באמצעות טילים מדויקים

Mossad’s hidden army in Iran: civilians trained in Israel deliver the opening blow

New details reveal Iranian civilians trained by the Mossad in Israel took part in firing a missile at a critical target during the opening strike of 'Rising Lion,' alongside broader covert operations in Iran and Lebanon

Ron Ben-Yishai | 06.01.26

The capture of Beaufort Castle highlights a strategic dilemma for Israel

Commentary: Capturing the strategic ridge may push Hezbollah fire farther from northern communities, but without a lasting plan, Israel risks either renewed attrition or another Hezbollah return

Ron Ben-Yishai | 05.31.26

Israel can't bomb its way out of the Hezbollah problem

Analysis: Hezbollah is once again betting on survival as victory, and more of the same from Israel won't change the equation; a full-scale invasion of Lebanon could work but at a steep cost; the real question is whether Netanyahu's government can pursue a smarter strategy

Ron Ben-Yishai | 05.31.26

ביבי נתניהו מוג'תבא חמינאי טהרן דונלד טראמפ

Israel fears US-Iran deal may end the war without ending the threat

Analysis: emerging memorandum would stop the fighting and open 30 to 60 days of talks, but in Jerusalem there is deep concern that enriched uranium, ballistic missiles, drones and Iran’s regional proxies will be pushed aside or left unresolved

Ron Ben-Yishai | 05.23.26

How Trump can break Iran’s stalling game

Analysis: a short strike will not break Tehran’s refusal; only a sustained US-Israeli campaign against Iran’s missile and drone capabilities can make the regime fear for its survival and reconsider

Ron Ben-Yishai | 05.17.26

Israeli strike hits Izz al-Din al-Haddad as Hamas leadership shake-up looms

Israeli strike targets Izz al-Din al-Haddad after days of intelligence tracking, with officials saying the Hamas Gaza leader opposed disarmament and his removal could influence negotiations as the group prepares to choose a new leader on Sunday

Itamar Eichner, Ron Ben-Yishai | 05.15.26

Trump looks to China on Iran, but Beijing may not deliver

Analysis: Trump hopes Xi can pressure Iran, but China’s cheap oil ties, Gulf interests and rivalry with Washington mean Beijing is unlikely to give him the breakthrough he wants

Ron Ben-Yishai | 05.12.26

No deal yet, but Trump builds expectations as Iran bargaining tactic

Commentary: Trump’s public optimism, threats and leaks about a possible Iran deal appear aimed at pressuring Tehran, calming energy and stock markets and preserving US leverage while negotiations remain unresolved and the blockade continues

Ron Ben-Yishai | 05.06.26

'Ceasefire under fire': Israel digs into uneasy Lebanon buffer zone

IDF troops hold positions deep inside Lebanon to block Radwan infiltrations and anti-tank fire, as Hezbollah FPV drones and battlefield fatigue test the front

Ron Ben-Yishai, Lebanon | 05.05.26

Iran strikes UAE and Oman: it looks like this is only the beginning

Analysis: Iran strikes the UAE and Oman to protect its final bargaining chip, as a clash with US forces could endanger the regime — and Israel may be next

Ron Ben-Yishai | 05.05.26

Efforts to disarm Hamas, which seeks to be ‘Hezbollah of Gaza’

Analysis: Hamas is willing to discuss phased limits on heavy weapons but refuses full disarmament, leaving Trump’s Gaza plan stalled and Israel weighing renewed military action

Ron Ben-Yishai | 05.03.26

Trump holds the switch: Lebanon’s bloody deadlock awaits Iran decisions

Analysis: Hezbollah is fighting for survival and still striking northern Israel, while Trump limits Israel’s military moves and diplomacy stalls; two paths could end the deadlock

Ron Ben-Yishai | 04.28.26

‘Who breaks first?’ Trump’s economic war of attrition against Iran

Trump’s plan to squeeze Iran: blockade, frozen crypto and a test of who breaks first

Analysis: Trump is trying to avoid renewed fire while Iran plays for time, using a naval blockade, crypto freezes and sanctions to squeeze Tehran’s economy; Israel, meanwhile, is watching from the sidelines and preparing in case fighting resumes on several fronts

Ron Ben-Yishai | 04.26.26

Trump’s ‘Anaconda Plan’: the US plan to strangle Iran into signing deal

Analysis: Trump is trying to avoid renewed fire by choking Iran’s economy through a naval blockade, crypto freezes and sanctions, while Tehran plays for time and the IDF prepares in case fighting resumes

Ron Ben-Yishai | 04.25.26