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יאיר קראוס וגיל נחושתן בא-נאקורה עם רמ"ט 226 ומג"ד 9263
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 | 01.05.25
מסיאף
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 | 01.01.25
רונן בר והרצי הלוי
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 | 01.01.25
תקיפות ישראליות ליד נמל התעופה בצנעא תימן
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 | 12.26.24
זירת נפילת הטיל החות'י בשדרות הבעש"ט ביפו, תל אביב
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 | 12.21.24
בנימין נתניהו, עבד אל-מאליכ בדר א-דין אל-חות'י
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 | 12.19.24
מורדים בסוריה בעיר חמה שנכבשה במסגרת הקרבות נגד צבא אסד
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 | 12.07.24
קרבות בין מורדים לצבא סוריה חלב
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 | 12.06.24
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'It may take another week or another month, but Jabaliya will fall'
Led by Col. Liron Batito, the Givati Brigade focuses on eliminating Hamas terrorists in northern Gaza with a strategy of rapid raids combined with cautious, deliberate advances; despite killing and capturing over 2,000 terrorists, he says 'there’s still plenty to do'
Ron Ben-Yishai | 12.03.24
ארה"ב דונלד טראמפ נפגש ב הבית הלבן עם ג'ו ביידן
Trump threatens Hamas with 'all hell to pay,' but what leverage does he have?
Commentary: Seeking to avoid Middle East entanglements, Trump vows to hit terror group 'harder than anybody has been hit' in US history if hostages not freed by his inauguration; with limited military options, Trump may target Hamas finances, leveraging ties with Qatar; and how could Iran play a role
Ron Ben-Yishai | 12.03.24
בנימין נתניהו , קרבות בין מורדים לצבא סוריה חלב
Israel must prepare for potential emergence of Sunni jihadist threat on its border
Analysis: Turkey-backed offensive against Assad and Shiite militias in Syria appears to be direct consequence of Lebanon cease-fire deal, leaving Damascus isolated without robust support it once relied on from Hezbollah, Iran and Russia
Ron Ben-Yishai | 11.30.24
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, US special envoy Amos Hochstein and Hezbollah Secretary-General Naim Qassem
Hezbollah’s terror army will rebuild—Israel’s test lies in first breach
Commentary: As Lebanon cease-fire nears, questions linger: Will Hezbollah bypass restrictions, and can the enforcement mechanism deliver? IDF braces for border test that could turn the deal into a real solution—or a repeat of failed Resolution 1701
Ron Ben-Yishai | 11.25.24
חיילי יוניפי"ל בדרום לבנון
Uncovering Hezbollah subterfuge are a post-war priority
Analysis: Military intelligence must identify even minor violations early, providing the IDF with actionable evidence as the Iran-backed proxy seeks to rebuild its capabilities
Ron Ben-Yishai | 11.23.24
בית הדין הפלילי בהאג
The ICC's warrants require Israel's security forces to adapt
Opinion: The IDF and security agencies need to take harsher measures to ensure they don't expose themselves to international prosecution, which could now be more easily pursued following UN court's decision
Ron Ben-Yishai | 11.22.24
בנימין נתניהו
New Gaza roadmap: How the IDF plans security operations without military rule
Commentary: Military plans long-term intelligence and operational presence in Gaza, controlling border buffer zone and strategic routes; while working to dismantle Hamas’ military wing, it aims to crush it entirely
Ron Ben-Yishai | 11.15.24
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