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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

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

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

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

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

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

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 | 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 | 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 | 03.30.25

ראש הממשלה בנימין נתניהו ונשיא ארה"ב דונלד טראמפ במסיבת העיתונאים בבית הלבן

'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 | 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 | 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 | 03.13.25

חצי חצאים כוחות הביטחון של סוריה מחסום ב לטקייה, נשיא סוריה אבו מוחמד אל ג'ולאני

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 | 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 | 03.02.25

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