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Ron Ben-Yishai

דונלד טראמפ בנימין נתניהו חליל אל חיה
Trump’s 20-point Gaza plan faces growing doubts and diplomatic tensions
US officials are in Israel to deter Netanyahu from restarting fighting in Gaza and derailing Phase Two; but Trump’s plan is riddled with gaps: Hamas demands for disarmament, Israeli conditions on the PA, funding hurdles and no clear multinational force
Ron Ben-Yishai | 10.25.25
Ali Khamenei, Benjamin Netanyahu
Israel sees no sign of imminent Iranian attack, but fears ‘miscalculation’ over political remarks
Analysis: Israeli defense officials say Iran shows no sign of planning a strike or renewing its nuclear weapons program, though Tehran is rebuilding its missile industry; the main concern: an Iranian overreaction to political statements in Israel
Ron Ben-Yishai | 10.04.25
נתניהו בדיונים בחדר הסגלגל, ארה"ב
Trump’s security guarantee to Qatar reshapes Gulf dynamics and alarms Israel
Analysis: Qatar won the first written US security guarantee after years of refusals, spurred by Israel’s strike in Doha and Trump’s pursuit of deals and diplomatic gains; move leaves Israel wary as Washington shields a state that still hosts Hamas leaders
Ron Ben-Yishai | 10.02.25
Operation New Order
In the heart of Dahieh: The daring Mossad operation that led to the assassination of Nasrallah
Israeli spies infiltrated the Hezbollah stronghold in Beirut under fire, planting devices that guided airstrikes that killed Hassan Nasrallah, top commanders and hundreds of fighters, in an operation that reshaped the war in Lebanon
Ron Ben-Yishai | 09.21.25
הפגישה האחרונה של מנהיגי חמאס לפני התקיפה בדוחא
A step forward in decapitating Hamas leadership | The meaning of the attack on Qatar
Analysis: Operation Summit of Fire, coordinated with US President Donald Trump, has two purposes: Sending a message to the terrorists, and the removing extremists from the negotiations; The hope is that whoever now leads the talks to release the hostages will be less rigid, and perhaps they will be conducted directly with the last senior official remaining in Gaza
Ron Ben-Yishai | 09.09.25
דונלד טראמפ
Trump proposal could jump-start Gaza hostage talks, but success hinges on him
Opinion: Trump’s proposal to begin with the release of all hostages may face Hamas skepticism, but their strategic gains and US pressure could accelerate negotiations, while Israel’s defense minister risks politicizing the military
Ron Ben-Yishai | 09.08.25
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Gaza City offensive divides Israeli military leadership
IDF officials are divided over how to handle the upcoming operation, balancing military objectives with hostage negotiations and potential ceasefire; while Eyal Zamir favors gradual action and civilian evacuation, others push for maximum pressure on Hamas
Ron Ben-Yishai | 08.26.25
הטיל ששוגר מתימן התפצל למספר טילים בשמי ישראל
Houthi cluster missile represents worrying new phase in war with Israel
Analysis: Limited effectiveness of recent launches and Israel’s interception response reveal both the growing sophistication of Houthi capabilities and the challenges of defending against cluster munitions
Ron Ben-Yishai | 08.24.25
כ-13 מחבלים עם קלצ'ניקובים ו-RPG זוהו בחאן יונס - ונמלטו למנהרה, איראן תרגיל צבאי
Renewed Hamas attacks, Iran threats expose Israel's strategic blind spots
Analysis: As Israel debates plans for Gaza, two warning signs demand attention: Hamas terrorists infiltrating IDF post in Khan Younis and Iran threatening global shipping lanes amid fears of Israeli or Western action
Ron Ben-Yishai | 08.22.25
בנימין נתניהו ו חליל אל-חיה
All or nothing: Why Netanyahu can’t afford to settle for a partial Hamas deal
Analysis: Israel’s cabinet insists that only a complete deal—freeing all hostages, dismantling Hamas and defining Gaza’s future—can justify ending the war; A temporary ceasefire risks eroding hard-won leverage, reviving Hamas and squandering rare alignment with US and Arab partners
Ron Ben-Yishai | 08.19.25
שר הביטחון ישראל כ"ץ בפגישה עם חברי פורום המטה הכללי של צה"ל, עם הרמטכ"ל אייל זמיר, לקראת יום הזיכרון לחללי מערכות ישראל ולנפגעי פעולות האיבה
Katz-Zamir faceoff signals political interference in military, risks Gaza offensive
At the core is not an effort to improve senior command, but rather an attempt to diminish the chief of staff’s authority and possibly force his resignation, paving the way to appoint someone aligned with the ruling Likud party and its 'full right-wing' government
Ron Ben-Yishai | 08.12.25
ראש הממשלה בנימין נתניהו ושר הביטחון ישראל כ"ץ נפגשו היום (שני) עם הרמטכ"ל, רב-אלוף אייל זמיר וחברי פורום המטה הכללי של צה"ל לסיכום מבצע "עם כלביא" נגד איראן
Gaza evacuation plan intensifies, but risks to hostages remain high
Analysis: The Israeli cabinet's new strategy balances military pressure and diplomacy, aiming to force Hamas into negotiations while averting a costly ground invasion; However, prolonged timelines risk exacerbating humanitarian and diplomatic challenges, with global allies expressing skepticism over Israel's intentions 
Ron Ben-Yishai | 08.08.25
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Hamas has time, the hostages don’t: Gaza war goals must change
Opinion: As Hamas releases harrowing footage of visibly malnourished hostages, Israeli leaders face growing calls to prioritize immediate rescue; With lives hanging in the balance, pressure builds for a swift shift from negotiation to humanitarian intervention—before irreversible damage is done 
Ron Ben-Yishai | 08.05.25
אלוף פיקוד צפון אורי גורדין דגלי חיזבאללה
Hezbollah braces for another Israeli strike, plans cross-border attack, kidnappings
Analysis: From newly built IDF posts in Lebanon, empty Shiite villages reveal Hezbollah's deep crisis; facing cash shortages and Israeli pressure, the terror group prepares for a limited invasion and abduction attempt
Ron Ben-Yishai | 07.29.25
אחמד א-שרע
Al-Sharaa tests Israel’s red lines as IDF walks tightrope in Syria
Analysis: Syria’s leader shows signs of his jihadist past; atrocities against Druze force Israel to act while trying to preserve ties with Damascus; amid political pressures from Trump and Erdoğan, IDF and police caught unprepared as Golan border spiraled
Ron Ben-Yishai | 07.17.25
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