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Ron Ben-Yishai
Israel says special forces landed on strategic ridge in south Lebanon before ceasefire
IDF says special unit carried out last-minute operation on the strategic Christopheni Ridge overlooking Beirut-Damascus highway and parts of Bekaa Valley, in move analysts say could help disrupt Hezbollah movement, missile launches and supply routes
Gal Ganot, Lior Ben Ari, Ron Ben-Yishai
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04.17.26
Trump-imposed Lebanon ceasefire offers Israel gains but leaves uncertainty over next phase of war
Opinion: The truce eases pressure on northern residents, allows the IDF to regroup and improve intelligence, and may increase pressure on Hezbollah, but its duration and the terms for renewed fighting remain unclear
Ron Ben-Yishai
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04.17.26
'This land is ours': Jewish nationalist violence sweeps the West Bank
Former security officials warn the violence is organized and expanding, with outposts rapidly built near Palestinian communities, restricting movement and raising fears of long-term changes on the ground
Ron Ben-Yishai
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04.16.26
Hezbollah terrorists caught off guard as IDF troops encircle enemy in Bint Jbeil
Dozens of Hezbollah terrorists, including members of the Radwan force, trapped after failing to detect quiet Israeli advance in southern Lebanon, with some killed trying to flee and others left fighting in desperate urban battle
Ron Ben-Yishai
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04.15.26
Behind the inflammatory statements: Trump, Iran both have strong interest in preserving fragile ceasefire
Analysis: Three rounds of direct talks to end the war with Iran have taken place, with another round reportedly set for Sunday morning; If there is an agreement in principle on opening Hormuz, the negotiations are likely to continue - and Trump will demand a complete ceasefire in Lebanon
Ron Ben-Yishai
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04.12.26
Israel encircles Bint Jbeil after deadly strikes on Hezbollah, presses campaign with US backing
IDF kills over 1,500 Hezbollah terrorists and surrounds key border town; Washington signals Israel can keep fighting despite Iran ceasefire demands
Ron Ben-Yishai
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04.09.26
Strikes against Hezbollah could push Iran to resume missile fire on Israel, officials say
Ceasefire creates a fragile pause, with US forces reinforcing the region, the IDF maintaining high readiness and continuing strikes in Lebanon, and uncertainty over whether Washington would back further escalation if fighting expands
Ron Ben-Yishai, Ron Crissy, Lior Ben Ari
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04.08.26
Trump buys time with Iran ceasefire while Israel pays the price
Analysis: Trump can claim two immediate gains from the Iran ceasefire, while Israel faces ongoing security risks and unresolved decisions, including the potential threat from Hezbollah if fighting in Lebanon truly halts
Ron Ben-Yishai
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04.08.26
Israel, US near limits of air campaign in Iran as pressure grows to end war
Analysis: residual Iranian capabilities still allow strikes on Israel and energy routes, while cautious US-Israel targeting gives Tehran time, forcing leaders to reconsider strategy amid failed diplomacy and a growing risk of a prolonged war
Ron Ben-Yishai
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04.04.26
Israel says it has completed strikes on vital targets in Iran
IDF says Air Force had put nearly all predesignated 'vital and strategic' targets out of operation, including military-industrial and nuclear-related sites, while pressing attacks in Tehran and opening a new ground line in southern Lebanon
Ron Ben-Yishai
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04.01.26
Behind the Isfahan strike: US moves to bury uranium, avoid risky ground operation
Analysis: Trump shares unexplained blast footage as US drops bunker-busters on Isfahan, likely targeting underground uranium sites while avoiding a ground operation, with satellite images showing prior uranium transfer
Ron Ben-Yishai
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03.31.26
Why Israel’s tit-for-tat with Iran may lead to a broader ground move in Lebanon
Commentary: Israel and Iran are trading strikes on key infrastructure as Trump weighs diplomacy or military escalation; in Lebanon, Israel is building a new buffer zone, but stopping the fire on the Galilee may still require a broader ground maneuver
Ron Ben-Yishai
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03.30.26
Message to the US: why the Houthis chose to join the war now
Analysis: A Houthi missile fired at southern Israel signals a warning to the US over Red Sea access, with Israel potentially drawn into supporting efforts to secure the Hormuz Strait
Ron Ben-Yishai
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03.28.26
Trump talks Iran deal but keeps a big stick ready
Analysis: behind conciliatory rhetoric, U.S. military preparations intensify, raising the question in Jerusalem: is Trump heading toward a deal with Iran or a decisive escalation?
Ron Ben-Yishai
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03.27.26
Are we entering the endgame? Trump’s semantics offer subtle clues to quiet Iran moves
Analysis: Trump still appears intent on achieving his war aims through talks with figures inside Iran’s clerical establishment, as his careful semantics, fears of a hollow deal and mounting questions facing Israel cloud the path ahead
Ron Ben-Yishai
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03.23.26
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