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Ron Ben-Yishai
'If we stop, Hamas will recover': Inside IDF operations in the Gaza ridge overseeing critical operations
Active-duty soldiers and commandos maintains strategic control of 'Seventy Ridge,' a strategic elevation in eastern Gaza, amid ongoing operations, employing advanced tactics to target Hamas while grappling with the complexities of urban warfare and hostage recovery; Ynet's Ron Ben Yishai reports from inside Gaza
Ron Ben-Yishai
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07.13.25
The Gaza campaign nears its military goals, but the decisive moment is yet to come
Analysis: Three of Hamas’ five brigades have been defeated, the rest besieged; With 75% of the Gaza Strip under Israeli control, the army warns that without political decisions, gains may erode
Ron Ben-Yishai
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06.30.25
Months are needed to assess damage, but Israel must prepare for another round with Iran
Analysis: What damage did we really inflict on Iran’s nuclear and missile programs? Is there a real possibility of a quick breakout to a 'simple' nuclear bomb? And how willing are the Iranians to enter serious negotiations and make real concessions to the US? These are the questions that must now be examined—alongside closing gaps in Israel’s civil defense
Ron Ben-Yishai
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06.24.25
Israel aims to cripple Iran’s repression machine to pave way for post-war uprising
Analysis: Israel has expanded its military campaign to target Iran’s internal security forces and regime strongholds, aiming to destabilize the mullahs' grip on power and potentially enable domestic opposition to act after the war ends
Ron Ben-Yishai
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06.23.25
Bunker-buster calculus and Trump's dual-track message in Iran strikes
Analysis: Damage assessments revealing limited impact on Iran’s nuclear sites compelled the US to increase use of MOP GBU-57 bombs against Iran's deepest nuclear sites
Ron Ben-Yishai
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06.22.25
Beyond interception: How the IDF ‘hunts’ missile launchers in Iran
Commentary: Israel steps up strikes on Iranian missile launchers, but mobile and underground sites limit campaign’s effectiveness as casualties rise
Ron Ben-Yishai
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06.19.25
Targeting Natanz and top military brass: Inside the opening blow to Iran’s nuclear program
Analysis: In a coordinated strike, the IDF and Mossad targeted Iran’s ballistic missile infrastructure and nuclear program, destroying key facilities at Natanz, crippling Tehran’s weapons-development hubs and eliminating top military and nuclear figures
Ron Ben-Yishai
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06.13.25
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
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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
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06.11.25
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
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06.08.25
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
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05.23.25
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
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05.22.25
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
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05.19.25
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
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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
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05.12.25
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