Prof. Siboni was director of the military and strategic affairs program, and the cyber research program, of the Institute for National Security Studies (INSS) from 2006-2020, where he founded academic journals on these matters. He serves as a senior consultant to the IDF and other Israeli security organizations and the security industry. He holds a B.Sc. and M.Sc. in engineering from Tel Aviv University and a Ph.D. in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) from Ben-Gurion University.
The U.S. abduction of Nicolás Maduro, withdrawal from international institutions, and return to “peace through strength” signal a strategic realignment with far-reaching consequences for Iran, its proxy network, and Israel’s security environment
Israel should fully utilize its current freedom of action in Lebanon, created by U.S. pressure on Beirut, while preparing for broad military action to complete the task against Hezbollah if diplomacy fails
Between Ankara’s regional ambition, ideological and religious zeal, and economic vulnerability—implications for Israel’s security and diplomacy
The difference between decisiveness and victory lies at the very heart of successful strategy: decisiveness builds the military infrastructure required for victory, which in turn builds a better political future
The plan, endorsed by UNSC Resolution 2308, offers Israel an important opportunity, but its success depends on steadfast adherence to Hamas’s disarmament, strict enforcement at every stage, and preventing any attempt by Hamas or regional actors to undermine its implementation
Israel’s battle against severe crime in the Arab sector is a systemic failure that threatens the pillars of the state: the rule of law, national security, and public trust. The national task force created to manage this effort is, in principle, an excellent instrument, but in recent years it has been badly mismanaged. The Attorney General, who heads the force, must recognize that she is effectively leading Israel’s war cabinet against serious crime—a responsibility she cannot sidestep. She must work with the government to enable a coordinated and effective campaign against this escalating threat.
A decline in the development of military doctrine and training has sidelined core military knowledge and produced a system misaligned with the threats Israel faces. A growing focus on technology has deepened social stratification and eroded the IDF’s combat ethos. The lessons of the War of Redemption require a fundamental restructuring. The IDF stands at a crossroads: a return to an ethos of existential mission or continued decline. The changes that have taken place from the time of the Oslo Accords to today point to the need for comprehensive reform so the army can defend the State of Israel effectively and safeguard the Jewish home for generations to come.
Israel’s deep commitment to the safety of its citizens and soldiers has become an incentive for its enemies to use kidnappings as a weapon. History shows that while concessions may save lives in the short term, they sustain and encourage terrorism over time. Israel must therefore act decisively to reduce this threat through a broad set of measures
Egypt is rearming at an alarming pace and continues to violate the peace treaty’s military annex. At the same time, weapons smuggling across the border, carried out with the help of Bedouin networks in the western Negev, has intensified. Israel must respond on two fronts: diplomatically, by pressing Cairo to correct its violations, and militarily, by expanding intelligence collection and analysis and preparing operationally for the challenges Egypt presents, in order to prevent a strategic surprise
