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ג'ו ביידן, בנימין נתניהו, פיצוצים מאל-חיאם בלבנון, עלי חמינאי, חסן נסראללה
Biden aims to deter Hezbollah, supports Israel
Analysis: While Israel's War Cabinet hesitates on launching war against Hezbollah, the Biden administration in a clear message says it will support the IDF in Lebanon should aggressions continue
Ron Ben Yishai | 15:45 | 06.23.24
סמוטריץ', הרצי הלוי, איתמר בן גביר
Security officials concerned over eruption of West Bank violence
Analysis: The IDF cracks down on refugee camps resulting in thousands of arrests and hundreds killed; Military hopes to keep flames contained so focus can remain on Israel's northern and Southern borders 
Elisha Ben Kimon | 11:38 | 06.23.24
המנהיג העליון של איראן עלי חמינאי מצביע ב בחירות לפרלמנט האיראני ב טהרן
Four opportunities and one danger: insights after the Iranian attack
Opinion: While the Iranian attack against Israel failed, its implications could put the entire Middle East and the world in danger if left unanswered
Brigadier General (res) Amir Avivi | 17:19 | 06.22.24
פייק
Will AI Be Used By Terrorists? The new rising threat of AI in conflict
Opinion: Jihadi terrorists were early adopters of such developing technologies from the very beginning – as part of their belief that they should use Western advancement to defeat the West
Eran Lahav | 13:01 | 06.22.24
הפגנות פרו-פלסטיניות ב בקאלי קולומביה
Radical Islam will not stop with annihilation of Jews
Opinion: As the world buys into the false narrative spread about Israel's fight in Gaza, Jihadists set their eyes on the West buying influence in politics and universities while the IDF fights the murderous Hamas 
Boaz Frenkel | 08:34 | 06.22.24
ביבי בנימין נתניהו, תיעוד של סינוואר, ג'ו ביידן נשיא ארה"ב,
The Biden White House is gaslighting Israel into defeat
Opinion: Instead of standing by Israel and supporting its war objectives, the Biden administration sacrifices Israeli interests by gaslighting the Israeli people and leadership
Atar Porat | 22:43 | 06.21.24
תיעוד ממצלמות גוף של לוחמי סיירת הנח"ל, אמצעי לחימה ופיר ומעבר בקיר ששימש מחבלים ברפיח
While civilian death toll in Gaza high, Israel's war is for its very existence
Opinion: If there was ever a just war, it is bound up in Israel’s stated goal to dismantle Hamas’ military capability, a legitimate response to the wanton slaughter of more than 1,200 Israelis on October 7
Alfred H. Moses | 23:43 | 06.20.24
כוחות אוגדה 162 במרחב רפיח
Israel trapped in severe crisis; only way out is decisive victory
Opinion: Israel's third-longest continuous war in history in Gaza means IDF fighting has become ineffective and inefficient; Israel's only chance to solve its current crisis is to land a decisive victory
Dan Zamansky | 20:15 | 06.20.24
מתקני הגרעין בפורדו ונתנז
New Israeli paradigm needed to prevent a nuclear Iran
Analysis: The biggest threat to Israel’s existence remains Iran's nuclear program and Israel must prevent the Islamic Republic from reaching its goal of achieving an atomic weapon of mass destruction
Professor Jacob Nagel | 00:31 | 06.20.24
Technology park
Israeli tech has global impact with innovation that transforms lives
Opinion: Let’s celebrate and support Israeli innovation, recognizing its indispensable role in making our world healthier, more connected, and more sustainable
Ezra Gardner | 19:45 | 06.19.24
שריפה במושב אביבים שבגליל העליון
This is how Hezbollah became Israel's greatest threat
Analysis: Hezbollah attacks Israel thought were made to  support Gaza after October 7 are now proving to be an existential and growing threat against the country; This is what we should do about it
Ron Ben Yishai | 23:13 | 06.18.24
נשיא צרפת עמנואל מקרון מודיע על פיזור האספה הלאומית
How French President Emmanuel Macron is playing both sides of the Gaza war
Opinion: Extremists on all fronts of the French political spectrum are pressuring Macron over the war in Gaza, and he's trying to take a side without taking a side; And contrary to France's negative image regarding support for Israel, French authorities are unwavering in their fight against antisemitism.
Tamar Sebok | 20:32 | 06.18.24
נאום נסראללה לציון יום השנה למותו של בכיר חיזבאללה מוסטפא בדר א-דין
Nasrallah, Israel knows where you are hiding
Commentary: It appears that Mossad knows for sure where the Hezbollah leader is at any given moment; even if he changes locations, Israel is well-informed
Smadar Perry | 12:26 | 06.17.24
איסמעיל הנייה בביקור באיראן וחמינאי
Will Iran join Hezbollah for all-out war with Israel?
Analysis: Military operation in the north is increasingly likely, raising fears of an Iranian attack alongside Hezbollah. The IDF worries a Gaza rout could divert forces. Security officials believe they can defeat Hamas soon, so there is no need to fear declaring the war over for a hostage deal
Nadav Eyal | 14:31 | 06.16.24
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As Haredim get a free pass, burden on reservists set to increase
Analysis: While the Netanyahu government persists in ignoring the needs of the IDF and handing the ultra-Orthodox a free pass, thousands of reservists are expected to receive new marching orders, extending their deployment to over six months since the war began; 'This constitutes a genuine emergency'
Yossi Yehoshua | 12:29 | 06.16.24
טרקטור פלסטיני פורץ את גדר ההפרדה
You will not leave us stuck alone with the Palestinians
Opinion: Israel must firmly declare to the world: We will not be left alone to face 2 million Palestinians, backed by numerous rockets, surrounding us from north and east; you turn a blind eye, support terrorism and hope for Israel's demise; the opposite will happen—Israel will prosper and prevail
Rami Simani | 23:19 | 06.14.24
מועצת הביטחון של האו"ם
Report claiming Israel commits crimes against humanity is a mark of shame for UN
Opinion: Not much can be expected from a committee comprised of a BDS supporter and a blatant antisemite; How the report is received proves Israel is suffering a continuous diplomatic defeat
Ben-Dror Yemini | 00:01 | 06.14.24
הפגנה להחזרת החטופים בתל אביב
Who would truly benefit from a hostage deal?
Opinion: An agreement that leaves Hamas intact as a governing force in Gaza sets the stage for another October 7-style attack; only sustained and uncompromising military action, combined with continuous pressure on Hamas, will secure the release of all hostages, living and deceased
Assaf Yishai | 19:02 | 06.13.24
המוני מפגינים ישראלים ויהודים הגיעו לעצרת מחאה מול אוניברסיטת קולומביה בניו יורק במטרה ״להשיב את החטופים לסדר היום״
Strengthening Israel-American Jewish relationship in face of challenging demands
Opinion: The bond between the US and Israel is more than diplomatic; it is a testament to shared values and part of our national security; let us not allow short-term political pressures to erode this bond
Shira Ruderman | 18:13 | 06.13.24
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Conscription law is a blow to soldiers serving since October 7
Opinion: The north burned Wednesday, but the Knesset should have burned with shame the night before; hours after 4 soldiers fell, 63 coalition members advanced the conscription law, burdening those still in active duty since October 7; some lawmakers even smiled afterward
Yossi Yehoshua | 11:54 | 06.13.24
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu
Israel and Egypt's 'cold peace' turns frigid
Opinion: Relations between Jerusalem and Cairo have always been lukewarm, but since the war, anti-Israeli conspiracy theories and sentiments have surged; however, neither side appears ready to abandon the peace accords just yet
Smadar Perry | 09:32 | 06.13.24
מפגינים פרו פלסטינים באוניברסיטת קולומביה
Unmasking Iran’s strategy to take over the Middle East
Analysis: Funding proxy terror armies, exploiting religious fervor and manipulating the rules of war are among Tehran’s underhanded tactics to achieve regional supremacy; however, the mullah regime’s scheme may now face its first real test
Dr. Avigdor Haselkorn | 00:54 | 06.13.24
תיעוד של כוחות אוגדת 98 לאחר מבצע חילוץ
To avoid full-scale Israel-Lebanon war, world must back Israel's objectives in Gaza
Opinion: Although international community, and Washington in particular, eager to see end to war before US election, hasty agreement will only embolden Hezbollah to refuse to negotiate, and dramatically increase likelihood of full-blown war between Israel and Lebanon
Elie Kirshenbaum | 21:02 | 06.12.24
טאלב עבדאללה אבו טאלב
Limited escalation and new equations: senior commander elimination deals severe blow to Hezbollah
Analysis: Heavy barrages into Israel show elimination of Abu Taleb, Hezbollah's key leader in southern Lebanon, hurt terror group profoundly; these initial strikes might lead to a cruise missile response, but it's unclear if Hezbollah will change its tactics
Ron Ben-Yishai | 18:34 | 06.12.24
שקל דולר
Can the US dollar save the Israeli economy?
Opinion: Israel's high-tech industry is its economic engine; boosting demand for tech exports crucial, especially with strong dollar; weaker dollar makes products more affordable globally, driving exports and revenue, aiding post-war recovery and averting budget cuts
Ariel Abraham | 12:11 | 06.12.24
Even in the darkest times, we shine the brightest
Opinion: In a daring operation comparable to the freeing of hostages from Entebbe in 1976, the IDF and other security forces prove to us they are working well since October 7; Israeli society comes together to celebrate hostages' rescue
Nadav Eyal | 23:12 | 06.09.24
תיעוד ממבצע חילוץ החטופים מנוסייראת שברצועת עזה
Gaza hostage rescue: near-perfect execution in broad daylight
Opinion: Precise intelligence, meticulous planning and execution and quick and professional action resulted in a successful operation to free four hostages but now Hamas will go to greater efforts to hide and secure their captives
Ron Ben Yishai | 19:05 | 06.08.24
Al-Sisi not a neutral mediator
Egypt’s Gaza war mediation: The interests of an embedded mediator
Commentary: Egypt escalates rift between Cairo and Jerusalem amid Gaza war by placing full responsibility on Israel while joining ICJ genocide case and possibly downgrading diplomatic relations
Dr. Bosmat Yefet | 22:50 | 06.07.24
נשיא סין שי ג'ינפינג ירי תרגיל טייוואן
Taiwan, the US and the looming shadow of China
Analysis: Through regular military training and joint exercises, enhancing the readiness and interoperability of Taiwanese forces, Washington ensures that the island nation remains a formidable opponent to China
Prof. Ilan Alon | 10:57 | 06.07.24
כטב"ם שנפל במועצה האזורית מטה אשר
Hezbollah improves drone capabilities to hide from IDF
Analysis: Hezbollah has learned how to hide its drones from the IDF with several channels and flying at a low-altitude; Nasrallah escalates the conflict with Israel to assist Hamas in negotiations and Israel will need to respond forcefully while hoping it doesn't spark full-scale war 
Ron Ben-Yishai | 08:40 | 06.06.24
Destruction in Gaza seen from the Israeli border
History of international pressure proves appealing to Hamas for cease-fire won’t work
Opinion: Calls for a permanent cease-fire are a mistake; Hamas never will be a partner for peace, or a reliable cease-fire actor 
Jennifer Teale | 23:57 | 06.05.24
After the resolution on 25 April 1920, standing outside Villa Devachan, from left to right: Matsui, Lloyd George, Curzon, Berthelot, Millerand, Vittorio Scialoja, Nitti
San Remo: a historical case for Jewish self-determination
Opinion: Since Oct. 7, media and social media have falsely claimed that the Jewish people have no ties or rights to Israel and that Jews are colonizers and 'occupiers'; these assertions, fueled by propaganda and ignorance, ignore historical facts
Noa Boulakia | 13:04 | 06.05.24
ג'ו ביידן, דונלד טראמפ
Election dilemma: US faces two unacceptable presidential options
Opinion: Both candidates are old and have not chosen an effective successor as their vice president and neither were stand outs in their first term
Dan Zamansky | 12:38 | 06.05.24
Palestinians protest UNRWA cuts
Post-Hamas Gaza: Who’s afraid of a provisional civil administration?
Opinion: Israel must be ready to install a civil administration in Gaza as an ethical imperative, and there are multiple examples from history that show us how advantageous a move like that would be; Perhaps the most important component of such an administration is educational reform, a step in making sure Palestinians stop raising terrorists
Brigadier General (res) Amir Avivi | 23:27 | 06.04.24
Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei
Khamenei is leading Israel like a lamb to geopolitical slaughter
Opinion: The endless war in Gaza means Israel stands in political quicksand, and the more Netanyahu struggles the faster he'll sink, taking Israel's legitimacy with him; Before we drown, giving Ayatollah Khamenei exactly what he wants, we need to change course, embrace Biden's cease-fire and internalize a simple truth: 'Total Victory' doesn't exist, it never did
Ben-Dror Yemini | 20:07 | 06.04.24
חצי חצי סמוטריץ אבו מאזן
Smotrich continues to weaken PA, bolster Hamas in West Bank
Opinion: Security officials warn of violence as unemployment of Palestinians spikes to 33%, commerce and tax revenues drop while finance minister seeks to dissolve the PA and prevent it from a role in post-war Gaza 
Avi Issacharoff | 12:12 | 06.04.24
Armenians show signs of Turkey's victims
Tactics over principle: how Netanyahu decries one genocide but ignores another
Opinion: PM demands global recognition of October 7 and unified condemnation of Hamas, but avoids acknowledging Armenian genocide due to strategic reasons and attempts to ally with Erdogan, who supported Hamas shortly after October 7
Rafael Castro | 17:16 | 06.03.24
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Israeli female athletes are real heroes
Opinion: I dislike referring to athletes as heroes, to me, very few athletes are true heroes—those who have shattered social barriers of color, race, ethnicity, and religion; but every time I read about Israeli female athletes, I understand what they had to overcome
Zeev Avrahami | 16:54 | 06.03.24
בצלאל סמוטריץ' בנימין נתניהו איתמר בן גביר
The obstacles in Netanyahu's path to a hostage deal
Analysis: With mounting issues piling on Netanyahu's government amid war, the troubles facing the coalition could lead to its dissolution even before reaching a deal with Hamas 
Moran Azulay | 13:12 | 06.03.24
U.S. President Joe Binde, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu
The proposed hostage deal and what happens next
Analysis: While sources close to Netanyahu believe the new hostage deal presented by Biden won't come to pass, others believe it could lead to major changes in the Middle East
Itamar Eichner | 10:37 | 06.03.24
תיעוד מלבנון: תקיפה של אוגדה 91 עם טילי בורקאן
The north has become Israel's main front
Opinion: Hezbollah's attacks are escalating, with rockets carrying heavier payloads now reaching as far as Acre; the IDF has yet to allow northern residents to return and will need to intensify military pressure
Yossi Yehoshua | 16:33 | 06.02.24
ג'ו ביידן נשיא ארה"ב
Biden's last-ditch effort to stop Gaza war
Opinion: The Biden administration decided to present Israel's plan for a hostage deal to the public instead of waiting for Benjamin Netanyahu, knowing Jerusalem never intended to carry it out in the first place
Nadav Eyal | 12:07 | 06.02.24
בנימין נתניהו, ג'ו ביידן
US-Israel relations: a love that is conditional
Opinion: Today Israel depends on the US for crucial armaments to defend itself from surrounding enemies but it must end to truly defend ourselves, by ourselves
Brigadier General (res) Amir Avivi | 17:14 | 06.01.24
ג'ו ביידן נשיא ארה"ב
Biden details joint Israel-U.S. proposal for end of war
Opinion: Ministers, politicians of all stripes and pundits must keep silent about the details of the latest proposal made to Hamas so as not to endanger a hostage release; 
Ron Ben Yishai | 10:59 | 06.01.24
מפגן צבאי בעזה
Electronic media as a weapon of political war: the Hamas strategy
Opinion: It's clear US and Israel’s enemies weaponize media against them, only becoming more sophisticated with advent of Internet and social media; war’s primary goal is to isolate Israel from traditional support base, including Diaspora communities
Joel Fishman | 20:48 | 05.31.24
מחאות פרו-פלסטיניות "קץ לרצח העם" בכיכר הרפובליקה פריז צרפת
Pro-Palestinian rioters expected 'Jews on trembling knees', they were wrong
Opinion: In the face of pro-Palestinian activists across the world advocating for what they don't understand, Israel must hold a firm stance on its right to exist
Or Yissachar | 17:47 | 05.31.24
ראש הממשלה רוהמ ביבי בנימין נתניהו , כרם שלום, נשיא מצרים עבד אל-פתאח א-סיסי
Egypt's el-Sisi calls to remove Israeli 'blockade' over Gaza
Analysis: Egyptian president calls on international community to stop Israel's fighting in the Strip and accuses IDF intends to relocate Palestinians in Gaza
Smadar Perry | 21:23 | 05.30.24
ארכיון 17.5 חוף ים רפיח עזה פליטים פלסטינים
Palestinians possess a national identity, lack civil society
Opinion: Palestinians are more than happy to cry foul whenever they are called to account for their actions, but reluctant to acknowledge that many of their tribulations stem from a warped world view where senseless violence is a legitimate substitute for coherent leadership
Michael Milshtein | 13:35 | 05.30.24
Foreign Minister Israel Katz
Katz's outburst on Spain undermines Jerusalem's standing
Opinion: Other than scoring political points, foreign minister's instructions to limit Spanish Consulate in Jerusalem only aid those who deny Israel's sovereignty over the city
Tova Herzl | 15:02 | 05.29.24
פעילות כוחות צה"ל ברצועת עזה
IDF reservists are not an unlimited resource
Analysis: Reservists are exhausted, their families worn out and their employers fatigued; yet, IDF continues to rely heavily on reserves, ignoring the human and economic toll; like a rubber band stretched to its limit, they might snap
Ariel Heimann | 08:50 | 05.29.24
Overlooked cracks in Israeli tech ecosystem
Analysis: The decline in foreign capital flowing into Israel marks a critical juncture for the nation's economic future; unlike the robust recoveries in the United States and Europe, Israel's ongoing downturn highlights the urgency of addressing this issue
Ezra Gardner | 19:19 | 05.27.24
IDF shed illusion it must be 'small, smart force' after October 7
Opinion: After 636 soldiers killed, thousands wounded in war, IDF struggles to recap the numbers needed to meet demands on multiple fronts, while relying on reservists to make up the difference only goes so far; 7 urgent steps that must be taken
Yossi Yehoshua | 17:56 | 05.27.24
בית הדין בהאג
International Court of Justice ruling is far from a loss - and must be conducted wisely
Opinion: Considering that international law is not truly a law but rather a web of power and international interests, and given the immense pressure exerted on the court in The Hague against Israel, the ruling that emerged is certainly the least bad for Israel
Yuval Elbashan | 07:34 | 05.27.24
Karim Khan, the incoming prosecutor at the ICC, pictured in Baghdad, July 27, 2019,
International courts: a terrorist's last line of defense
Opinion: Originally intended to curtail horrific acts of genocide and ethnic cleansing, international tribunals have been co-opted by the very people they were designed to stop, putting democratic nations that follow the rules on trial
Ben-Dror Yemini | 23:54 | 05.26.24
תיעוד: צוות קרב מחטיבה 7 בפעילות מבצעית בלב ג'באליה
New war strategy: step-by-step hostage release and dismantling Hamas
Analysis: Instead of continuous combat, pressure can be exerted on Hamas to reach comprehensive hostage deal, even in exchange for long cease-fire; IDF can then conduct pinpoint operations later without losing international support
Ron Ben-Yishai | 19:30 | 05.26.24
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Is continuing to fight in Rafah worth it?
Opinion: Within days, the UN Security Council will convene to discuss the international Criminal Court's decision on Rafah; Without a US veto, which is likely but not certain, the diplomatic disaster will be dire; Some countries may impose sanctions on Israel without a Security Council decision
Nahum Barnea | 12:40 | 05.26.24
Gantz, Netanyahu, Gallant
Despite differences, Israeli leadership united behind wish to eliminate Hamas and secure Gaza
Opinion: Although disagreements have risen among Israeli government officials about the specific arrangement that is desired in Gaza once the IDF completes its war objectives, the political echelon agrees on Gaza remains under Israeli security control 
Elie Kirshenbaum, Adv. | 22:10 | 05.25.24
שלמה קרעי
Electronic media as a weapon of political war: The Hamas strategy
Opinion: amid assertions on the essential role that journalism plays in a democracy,  transmitting live information from the battlefield may have dangerous consequences which the other side can use advantageously
Dr. Joel Fishman | 11:14 | 05.25.24
פעילות כוחות צה"ל ברצועת עזה
Let the Palestinian Authority into Gaza
Opinion: An enlightened government for the Strip isn't available, but letting the Palestinian Authority in will ensure Israel has the greatest freedom of military action
Prof. Efraim Inbar | 12:57 | 05.24.24
Elbit
Israel's defense industries must be privatized, the sooner the better
Opinion: Multiple studies show companies operating significantly better post-privatization, and with the war in Gaza and the north showing no signs of slowing down, it makes privatization all the more advantageous
Yaakov Quint | 20:09 | 05.23.24
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