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Ron Ben-Yishai

חיל האוויר תוקף באיראן
Israel goes after Iran's nukes and regime; brace for days of fire
Commentary: Iran's nuclear sprint and surge of diplomatic legitimacy following IAEA announcement prompted Israel to launch Operation Rising Lion; decapitation of Iran’s leadership expected to hinder any retaliation and complicate reconstruction efforts but authorities warn of fierce response
Ron Ben-Yishai | 06.13.25
The coordination between Trump and Netanyahu on military action that threatens Kamenei
Analysis: Ahead of a possible crisis in negotiations between the US and Iran over a new nuclear agreement, Trump and Netanyahu have colluded to make Iran feel insecure; But the two leaders have agreed that the Israeli Air Force will not receive an order to strike Iran until Washington announces the collapse of nuclear talks 
Ron Ben-Yishai | 06.11.25
פעילות צוות הקרב של חטיבת כפיר בחאן יונס
Whoever controls Gaza, peace requires destroying Hamas’ tunnel network
Commentary: Despite mounting criticism over the war’s duration, if Hamas preserves even part of its underground tunnel network, the threat to southern Israel will quickly return; troop safety must not be compromised for the sake of speed
Ron Ben-Yishai | 06.08.25
ראש הממשלה נתניהו עם האלוף זיני, ראש השב"כ החדש
Netanyahu's Shin Bet chief pick undercuts legal system, further eroding trust
Opinion: Maj. Gen. David Zini brings little experience in intelligence or counterterrorism and would face a steep learning curve; with public trust in Shin Bet on the line, will his loyalty lie with the prime minister or the law?
Ron Ben-Yishai | 05.23.25
העיר עזה
Time is running out, Israel must seek new paths to end war
Opinion: Arab mediators and US must step up pressure on both Israel and Hamas to make concessions, and push for an international commission to dismantle Gaza’s tunnel networks and heavy weapons, as was done in Lebanon
Ron Ben-Yishai | 05.22.25
רון בן ישי בסוריה
Reporter's notebook: A drive through the Syrian Golan Heights
In new border doctrine, IDF operates 10 forward outposts inside Syrian territory, deems fast-moving vehicles a threat and builds reinforced land barrier
Ron Ben-Yishai | 05.19.25
רג'פ טראיפ ארדואן , הפגישה של נשיא ארה"ב דונלד טראמפ עם נשיא סוריה אחמד א-שרע ובן סלימאן
Trump’s gift to Erdoğan and the new demands on Syria’s president | Behind the historic meeting
Analysis: After the historic Riyadh summit, Turkey's Erdoğan emerges as the biggest winner from al-Sharaa's rise—poised to earn billions, repatriate refugees and expand military influence; Meanwhile, Trump hails the ex-jihadist wearing a suit and softens demands on Damascus—once again sidelining Israel from key decisions
Ron Ben-Yishai | 05.14.25
US deal to release Edan Alexander without Israeli involvement could prove fruitful
Analysis: Trump’s decision to negotiate directly with Hamas for Edan Alexander's release risks granting the terror group diplomatic legitimacy while sidelining Israel’s government, but could also lead to renewed talks to end war
Ron Ben-Yishai | 05.12.25
ראש הממשלה בנימין נתניהו מגיע לפגישתו עם דונלד טראמפ בבית הלבן
Trump’s quest for foreign policy wins could jeopardize Israel's security
Analysis: As Trump prepares for a high-stakes Middle East trip focused on arms deals and Saudi nuclear ambitions, Israeli officials fear being sidelined on Gaza, Iran and regional normalization efforts—with strategic consequences
Ron Ben-Yishai | 05.09.25
פעילות כוחות חטיבה 188 במרחב רפיח
Planned Gaza campaign stages, leverage points and Hamas' 'exit options' | Exclusive
Analysis: Israel's upcoming campaign in Gaza, dubbed Gideon's Chariots, aims to pressure Hamas to release hostages and dismantle its military and governing capabilities; The three-phase operation, already underway, leaves Hamas off-ramps after each stage
Ron Ben-Yishai | 05.07.25
תקיפות בצנעא, תימן
This is how Israel ‘suffocates’ the Houthis – and the reason for advance warning before IDF strike
Analysis: IDF strikes in Yemen have effectively placed the Houthis under both an aerial and maritime siege, as they rely on Iranian military aid and now are cut off from international transit; IDF warning came after WHO chief was present during a December strike on the same site
Ron Ben-Yishai | 05.06.25
זירת הנפילה בנתב"ג
Hate-ridden Houthis: Why they're hard to hit, and what can deter them
Analysis: The missile that hit Ben Gurion Airport was a victory for the Houths and showed once again that our interception systems are not foolproof; Although the Americans are severely damaging Houthi capabilities, they are still able to launch missiles; An Israeli operation in Yemen would require complex coordination with Washington and could complicate matters in the international arena, and it might not even deter the Houthis 
Ron Ben-Yishai | 05.05.25
צנעא
Why Houthi missile attacks on Israel are intensifying
Analysis: The Houthis’ recent surge in missile launches reflects their desperation to deplete dwindling stockpiles amid a relentless US campaign targeting their capabilities
Ron Ben-Yishai | 05.03.25
שריפה פרצה בספינה שניסתה להגיע לעזה לאחר שהותקפה על ידי ישראל ליד מלטה
Attack of Gaza aid ship near Malta is a warning sign
Analysis: The organizers of the Gaza-bound aid ship don’t know who struck it, but only a regional power can hit a vessel at sea with drones from such a range. The message was clear. The question is: was it received?
Ron Ben-Yishai | 05.02.25
ישראל, ארה"ב, איראן
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 | 04.25.25
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