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Ron Ben-Yishai
Trump’s warm embrace signals larger Middle East peace plan
Commentary: Preparatory meetings, Trump’s surprising command of details, his serious intent to empty Gaza and his message to Iran all suggest POTUS enlisting Netanyahu in support of his broader peace vision; but his priorities don’t always align with PM's
Ron Ben-Yishai
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02.05.25
Israel enters third phase of war: What comes next?
Commentary: Netanyahu's US trip marks key moment in war, shaping next phase of hostage deal and regional dynamics; as talks unfold, questions loom over deal’s stability and Trump's push for mass relocation of Gazans
Ron Ben-Yishai
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02.02.25
Hamas, PIJ had good reason to back down and free Arbel Yahoud
Opinion: Islamist terror groups' ultimate goal is to reach the 2nd phase of the cease-fire deal - the end of the war; IDF can still respond militarily to violations; Israel takes a hit in the images emerging from the return of Gazans to the north
Ron Ben-Yishai
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01.27.25
Trump plan for the day after in Gaza is evacuation, then construction
Opinion: US president reveals he raised the idea of removing Palestinian population during Gaza reconstruction with Jordanian king and will do so with Egyptian leader although it is likely to be rejected by both and by Palestinian leadership'; In Israel there is a more positive view
Ron Ben-Yishai
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01.26.25
Three non-negotiables for Israel in the second hostage deal phase
Commentary: Mediators must ensure Gaza is demilitarized, Hamas surrenders control and future hostage releases avoid becoming chaotic public spectacles; while the deal marks progress, Israel cannot tolerate jihadist militias along its border
Ron Ben-Yishai
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01.20.25
Hostage deal is the best that can be expected under current conditions
Opinion: Benefits to Israel outweigh disadvantages including security concerns; Trump administration would provide leverage against Hamas, lift restrictions on military aid and assist Israel in other matters
Ron Ben-Yishai
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01.14.25
Northern Gaza campaign and post-war plans: How Trump’s leverage shapes war
Commentary: Netanyahu believes sustained military pressure key to compelling Hamas into negotiations, as terror group fears Israel might annex northern Gaza; Trump holds leverage over both Hamas and PM, including pressure to accept PA role in post-war Gaza
Ron Ben-Yishai
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01.12.25
Relying on the Lebanese army to deter Hezbollah delays IDF withdrawal
Analysis - IDF remains in southern Lebanon as it works to dismantle Hezbollah’s hidden infrastructure; A cease-fire agreement notwithstanding, progress is hindered by the Lebanese Army’s insufficient enforcement
Ron Ben-Yishai
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01.05.25
20 minutes to impact: How Israel's daring Syria raid crippled Iran’s missile plans
Commentary: In September, IDF commandos raided a Syrian missile facility, destroying planetary mixers vital for producing solid rocket fuel for Hezbollah and Syria; airstrikes forced guards into hiding as troops rappelled in to strike
Ron Ben-Yishai
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01.01.25
Foiling terror attacks, collaborating with the IDF: Shin Bet's year of recovery
Analysis: Despite Hamas' efforts to ignite violence in West Bank and Israel, security agency reports 40% drop in successful terror attacks; partnering with IDF in Gaza, operatives target Hamas leaders, search for hostages and work to minimize soldier casualties
Ron Ben-Yishai
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01.01.25
Raising the cost for the Houthis: A severe blow to ties with Iran
Commentary: Airstrikes on Sanaa airport and Hodeidah port aim to disrupt Houthi access to Iranian weapons, showing that distance not a factor; despite close US coordination, defense officials assert strikes won’t deter Houthis and end war of attrition
Ron Ben-Yishai
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12.26.24
A gap in Israel's defense: The reasons behind failure to intercept Houthi missile
Analysis: Recent failures to intercept Yemeni munitions targeting Israel could be linked to a vulnerability in its air defense system or an increase in Iranian missile sophistication
Ron Ben-Yishai
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12.21.24
Only significant Israeli-American action would end Houthi threat
Analysis: Israel's strike on Hodeida and Sanaa can have no real effect on the rebel force motivated by extreme Muslim fervor and euphoria over military successes; without targeting their weapons production, their leaders and civilian control, they will persist
Ron Ben-Yishai
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12.19.24
Developments in Syria favor Israel, but the tide could turn on a dime
Commentary: Rebels near Israel’s border are local villagers with past ties to Israel, while Kurdish militias disrupt Iran’s arms route to Lebanon; with US curbing Erdoğan’s ambitions, Israel readies for potential threats, including jihadists nearing Golan border
Ron Ben-Yishai
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12.07.24
Fears of Syria's collapse: Israel's dilemmas and Erdoğan's interests
Commentary: Rebels advance south and east, posing threats to Israel: from missiles and possible chemical weapons falling into jihadist hands to Iranian entrenchment in Syria and Assad's potential collapse; yet Erdoğan, like Israel, has a stake in keeping Assad afloat
Ron Ben-Yishai
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12.06.24
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