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Don’t throw MBS under the bus

The Saudi Crown Prince isn’t a democrat or a strategic savior, but don’t give the evil leaders of Turkey and Iran a victory by weakening US-Saudi ties.

Defense minister accidentally reveals sensitive ‎information

Defense minister accidentally reveals sensitive ‎information.

Speaking at event hosted by Jerusalem ‎Institute for Strategic Studies, Defense Minister Avigdor Lieberman details IDF ‎deployment in exact ‎numbers, which are classified • As minister outranks military censor, it is unclear if he violated guidelines.

A draw with Hamas is strategically unsatisfactory

Reducing enemy capabilities and ambitions in Gaza requires Israeli military readiness and government willingness to use force intermittingly, while maintaining a healthy and resilient Israeli home front.

Poll: 91% of Israelis favor strikes on Iranian ‎assets in Syria ‎

Poll: 91% of Israelis favor strikes on Iranian ‎assets in Syria.

Some 77% of respondents believe ‎Israel must pursue hard-line policies to thwart Iran’s nuclear ‎ambitions, Jerusalem Institute for ‎Strategic Studies poll finds. It also finds 57% are ‎pleased with how PM Netanyahu ‎is handling the Iranian threat. ‎

Winning hasbara strategies

Winning hasbara strategies.
Emphasize shared values and Israel’s desire for peace, and don’t be embarrassed by Israel’s strength.

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