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Ron Ben-Yishai
U.S. and Israel prepare for tough choices on Iran’s nuclear program as talks intensify
Analysis: As U.S.-Israel tensions rise over Iran’s nuclear program, Israeli leaders, including Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, are weighing military action, while diplomatic talks with the U.S. continue in Oman, with no resolution in sight
Ron Ben-Yishai
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04.25.25
These are the options for the IDF in Gaza and this is the one it prefers
Analysis: Military presents strategic options for Gaza, ranging from a permanent ceasefire to a large-scale ground offensive, while warning of risks, humanitarian crises and potential for long-term instability in region
Ron Ben-Yishai
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04.25.25
Israel, Turkey ponder how to split Syria into spheres of influence until stable governance takes hold
Analysis: As Israel and Turkey vie for influence in post-Assad Syria, tensions rise over military and economic ambitions; While Israel seeks to counter Turkey's growing presence, both nations explore mediated agreements to divide control until Syria stabilizes
Ron Ben-Yishai
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04.06.25
Strategic escalation in the Indian Ocean signals US seriousness in Iran conflict
Analysis: US increases military deployment in Indian Ocean to pressure Iran into halting nuclear program, missile development and proxy activities; Bombers and carriers signal readiness, while diplomacy remains a priority amid escalating tensions
Ron Ben-Yishai
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03.30.25
'Pressure tactics': Israel plays part in Trump's 'gates of hell' threat
Analysis: IDF launches targeted airstrikes in Gaza to pressure Hamas on hostage releases, dismantle its governance structures and align with US efforts against Iran and Houthi threats, despite risks to captive Israelis
Ron Ben-Yishai
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03.18.25
Unfazed by regional war, Trump challenges Iran as Houthis threaten Israel with retaliation
Commentary: Encouraged by Israel but with little intelligence support, Trump launches major offensive against Houthis, with 13 killed in Sana’a; unlike Biden, he’s unafraid of regional war; strikes, backed by Saudi Arabia, aim to secure shipping lanes and deter Iran
Ron Ben-Yishai
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03.15.25
Weakening Hezbollah and pleasing Trump: Israel’s delicate balancing act on Lebanon border
Analysis: Talks with Beirut may lead to IDF withdrawal and border adjustments, raising security concerns; with Iranian proxy's position weakened and U.S. backing strong, Jerusalem weighs diplomacy, security guarantees and regional stability
Ron Ben-Yishai
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03.13.25
Amid serious threats, Israel is trying to shape a new reality in Syria
Analysis: Armed jihadist groups in Syria led by Ahmad al-Sharaa, Turkey's ambitions and Hamas and Islamic Jihad terrorists released from prisons threaten Israel; Israel’s three-zone strategy aims to secure the Golan Heights, deter hostile groups and establish long-term stability in the volatile region
Ron Ben-Yishai
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03.11.25
Gaza standoff: Netanyahu and Hamas' high-stakes cease-fire gamble
Analysis: Israel’s strategy of military threats, US backing, enclave's internal unrest—all pressure terror group to accept Witkoff proposal; as Arab states poised to push post-war plan, Hamas must choose: compromise or escalation
Ron Ben-Yishai
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03.02.25
Mass evictions from West Bank refugee camps could backfire on Israel
Analysis: Growing threat of terrorism does require extraordinary measures, but collective punishment of uninvolved Palestinian civilians will come at a heavy cost — both locally and internationally; Policy led by Netanyahu and Katz, which effectively seeks to disperse and displace refugee camp residents, appears to be attempt to appease settlers
Ron Ben-Yishai
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02.24.25
Hamas, Jihadist groups reorganize in the wake of heavy military blows
Analysis: Israel’s war enters a new chapter as Hamas, Hezbollah, and jihadist groups shift to guerrilla tactics; From the tragic Bibas family murders to foiled bus bombings, IDF, Shin Bet, and Israeli government face mounting challenges in restoring stability
Ron Ben-Yishai
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02.23.25
How strategic ambiguity defines Netanyahu and Trump—but to different ends
Opinion: Both leaders employ a strategy of bold moves followed by reactive decision-making as events unfold; while this approach offers flexibility, it risks sacrificing clear objectives and long-term planning in favor of short-term political gains
Ron Ben-Yishai
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02.21.25
Flying blind: Investigation and harsh lessons from IAF probe into Oct. 7 failures
Findings show Israel assumed a multi-front offensive when massacre began, deploying most aircraft to the north while struggling to establish situational awareness in the south; key lessons include: implementing new readiness protocols, granting pilots more autonomy, doubling missile defense stockpiles and acquiring light gun-equipped planes
Ron Ben-Yishai
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02.16.25
On Gaza and hostages, Netanyahu cannot be less of a hawk than Trump | Analysis
Analysis: The prime minister's statements show that he is under pressure - from the right and Washington; Netanyahu fears that the American president will 'turn on him'; Senior security officials say, and ministers know: If Israel launches an operation in Gaza, at least some of the hostages will be killed; Hamas wants to preserve its achievements in the deal and, therefore, it can be assumed that the crisis will be resolved
Ron Ben-Yishai
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02.12.25
Hamas avoids collapse of deal but seeks concessions in Phase II
Commentary: Group freezes hostage releases to pressure Israel but leaves room for talks; early announcement and its source—the group's military wing—sign possible reversal; meanwhile, Hamas sees Israeli distress over freed hostages’ condition as victory
Ron Ben-Yishai
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02.10.25
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