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Ron Ben-Yishai
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
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09.09.25
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
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09.08.25
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
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08.26.25
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
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08.24.25
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
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08.22.25
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
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08.19.25
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
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08.12.25
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
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08.08.25
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
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08.05.25
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
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07.29.25
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
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07.17.25
'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
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