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‘Erratic’ or ‘Strategic Clarity’: What to make of Trump’s Middle East legacy?
Prof. Efraim Inbar: Trump and Kushner contributed to strategic clarity. The faulty JCPOA was dropped and diplomacy was used to bring the Gulf states, Sudan and Morocco closer to Israel.

THE TIMES OF ISRAEL | 23.01.2021 | Professor Efraim Inbar
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With Iran nuclear deal likely, Israel puts all options back on the table
General Amidror of JISS: In a situation where the US returns to the old nuclear agreement with Iran, Israel will have no choice but to act military against Iran to prevent it from manufacturing a nuclear weapon.

Haaretz | 24.01.2021 | Major General (res.) Yaakov Amidror
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Biden's Policies Toward Israel Starkly Different From Trump's, Experts Say
Prof. Efraim Inbar: Biden is a close friend of Israel. His presence in the White House is an opportunity to rehabilitate relations with the Democratic Party.

The Media Line | 19.01.2021 | Professor Efraim Inbar
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The Abraham Accords and beyond
Prof. Efraim Inbar: It would be a strategic nightmare if Turkey joins an axis with Russia, Iran and China. Only a Turkey linked to the West can refrain from going nuclear.

Ahval (UAE) | 17.01.2021 | Professor Efraim Inbar
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Iran and Israel: The inevitable war?
Prof. Efraim Inbar for The Brussels Times

The Brussels Times | 14.01.2021 | Professor Efraim Inbar
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On Arabian Gulf tensions
Interview with Prof. Efraim Inbar

Russia Today (in Arabic) | 27.12.2020 | Professor Efraim Inbar
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Reported Israeli strikes on Iranian targets in Syria
Interview with Prof. Efraim Inbar

i24 | 14.01.21 | Professor Efraim Inbar
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On reviving peace talks between Israel and the PA
Interview with Prof. Efraim Inbar

ILTV | 14.01.21 | Professor Efraim Inbar
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How the Abraham Accords Changes the Mideast
Interview with Prof. Efraim Inbar and Dr. Eran Lerman

Steel on Steel Radio | 07.01.2020 | Colonel (res.) Dr. Eran Lerman
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The IDF Prepares for Tensions with Iran
Interview with Dr. Eran Lerman

ILTV | 28.12.20 | Colonel (res.) Dr. Eran Lerman
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Getting inside Erdogan's head
Dr. Hay Eitan Cohen Yanarocak: The Turks are afraid of harsher American sanctions and they want help from the Israeli and Jewish lobbies, which they see as having a lot of sway in Washington. Their assumption is that renormalization with Israel will be a trust-building step for Washington, a kind of proof of good behavior.

Israel Hayom | 04.01.2021 | Dr. Hay Eytan Cohen Yanarocak
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Israeli airstrikes on Iranian targets in Syria
Interview with Dr. Eran Lerman, ILTV 27.12.2020

ILTV | 27.12.2020 | Colonel (res.) Dr. Eran Lerman
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Experts predict what Israel can expect from new administration
A conference held by JISS and B’nai B’rith International looked at the likely foreign policy priorities of the Biden administration, ranging from COVID-19 to climate change and Iran.

JNS | 24.12.2020 | Major General (res.) Yaakov Amidror
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The EastMed Dispute & its Implications for Israel, Part II
Dr. Eran Lerman and Dr. Hay Eytan Cohen Yanarocak of JISS look ahead at opportunities for cooperation in the eastern Mediterranean.

TV7 Israel News | 22.12.2020 | Colonel (res.) Dr. Eran Lerman , Dr. Hay Eytan Cohen Yanarocak
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The EastMed Dispute & its Implications for Israel, Part I
Dr. Eran Lerman and Dr. Hay Eytan Cohen Yanarocak of JISS analyze the factors roiling the Mediterranean region: the newly discovered gas resources in contested Exclusive Economic Zones, and the assertive policy of Turkey under Erdogan.

TV7 Israel News | 18.12.2020 | Colonel (res.) Dr. Eran Lerman , Dr. Hay Eytan Cohen Yanarocak
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Ex-NSC chief Amidror: Huge mistake for Biden to drop leverage on Iran
Biden should seek Iran nuke restrictions for 50 years.

The Jerusalem Post | 22.12.2020 | Major General (res.) Yaakov Amidror
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Experts say Iran likely to delay retaliation against Israel for assassinated nuclear scientist
Prof. Efraim Inbar: It is wrong to assume that Iran will retaliate immediately.

JNS | 11.12.2020 | Professor Efraim Inbar
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Putin’s strategy in Israel, Iran and Syria
Ms. Micky Aharonson explains how Israel maneuvers between Washington and Moscow, and what she expects from the Biden administration regarding Russia policy. (Al Monitor podcast, 09.12.2020)

Al Monitor | 09.12.2020 | Ms. Micky Aharonson
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The Star and the Scepter: A Diplomatic History of Israel
Interview with the book author, Dr. Emmanuel Navon

i24news | 26.11.2020 | Dr. Emmanuel Navon
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Can Biden move Qatar away from Iran and the Muslim Brotherhood?
Prof. Efraim Inbar: Qatar spends enormous amounts of money in systematic support for the nefarious activities of the Muslim Brotherhood in Egypt and its branches all over the world.

The Jerusalem Report | 23.11.2020 | Professor Efraim Inbar
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Benjamin Netanyahu visits Saudi Arabia
Dr. Emmanuel Navon: The meeting sets the stage before finding out what will be Biden's policy.

Les Echos | 23.11.2020 | Dr. Emmanuel Navon
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Biden’s foreign-policy appointments and what they might mean for Israel
Prof. Efraim Inbar: Tony Blinken is “on record” demanding an extension of the sunset clauses in the JCPOA

JNS | 23.11.2020 | Professor Efraim Inbar
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On Conflict in Nagorno Karabakh
Interview with Prof. Efraim Inbar 23.10.2020

CBN | 23.10.2020 | Professor Efraim Inbar
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On Israeli strikes in Syria against terror targets
Interview with Prof. Efraim Inbar

i24 news | 18.11.20 | Professor Efraim Inbar
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Defying Logic: The Astounding Survival of the Jewish People Throughout the Centuries
Excerpts from Dr. Emmanuel Navon’s new book, The Star and the Scepter: A Diplomatic History of Israel.

JNS | 17.11.2020 | Dr. Emmanuel Navon
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Arabs states draw closer to Israel to counter non-Arab powers Turkey and Iran
Dr. Hay Eytan Cohen Yanarocak: Almost in every theater, Turkey, Qatar and Hamas are challenging the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia and Egypt.

JNS | 11.11.2020 | Dr. Hay Eytan Cohen Yanarocak
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Israeli general calls for closer cooperation with Egypt against Turkey
Col. (res.) Dr. Eran Lerman: Egypt and Israel are annoyed by Erdogan's ambition to establish a neo-Ottoman era, which is increasingly dangerous.

Middle East Monitor | 10.11.2020 | Colonel (res.) Dr. Eran Lerman
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Hizb ut-Tahrir wants a caliphate, and sees even Hamas as a target
Dr. David Koren: The influence of Hizb ut-Tahrir in Jerusalem and Judea and Samaria is much wider than it appears.

Israel Hayom | 10.11.2020 | Dr. David Koren
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What the next US administration could mean for Israel and the Middle East
David M. Weinberg of JISS: A Biden administration may downplay the Jewish-Islamic religious reconciliation discourse that underlies the 'Abraham Accords'.

JNS | 06.11.2020 | Mr. David M. Weinberg
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Gulf state concerns about the US elections
Interview with Dr. Joshua Krasna

i24news | 05.11.2020 | Dr. Joshua Krasna
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China and the US Elections
Interview with Tuvia Gering

i24news | 05.11.2020 | Mr. Tuvia Gering
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Iran has ‘more to lose than to gain’ from Azerbaijan victory
Miki Aharonson: The Islamic Republic is fearful of an Israeli presence on its northwest border, in addition to the presence of Turkish-backed Sunni operatives sent to help the Azeris

JNS | 29.10.2020 | Ms. Micky Aharonson
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Normalization is transforming Israel's strategic situation
Maj. Gen. (res.) Yaakov Amidror: The snowball effect on Israel's acceptance by Arab states could eventually spill over into the international community and change Israel's place in it.

Major General (res.) Yaakov Amidror
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Israel’s Changing Security Environment
Video briefing by Maj. Gen. Yaakov Amidror, delivered to AIJAC. (Oct. 27)

Major General (res.) Yaakov Amidror
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Mideast Arms Race: Is Israel’s Qualitative Military Edge Eroding?
Prof. Efraim Inbar: Part of the price of peace is that the Arabs receive American weapons. It happened with Egypt and Jordan. It’s nothing new.

The Jerusalem Post | 27.10.2020 | Professor Efraim Inbar
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Israel & Sudan Reach Peace
Interview with Dr. Eran Lerman

ILTV | 27.10.2020 | Colonel (res.) Dr. Eran Lerman
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The world is watching the U.S. vote
Dr. Eran Lerman: The Trump administration has positioned itself on a whole range of major issues where the vast majority of Israelis want to be.

Colonel (res.) Dr. Eran Lerman
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On Israel-Qatar Relations: Warming But No Peace YetOn Israel-Qatar Relations: Warming But No Peace Yet
Interview with Dr. Joshua Krasna

ILTV | 26.10.2020 | Dr. Joshua Krasna
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On the dispute between Erdogan and Macron regarding Nagorno Karabakh
Interview with Dr. Hay Eytan Cohen Yanarocak

i24 News | 26.10.2020 | Dr. Hay Eytan Cohen Yanarocak
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US election results could trigger Hezbollah
Prof. Efraim Inbar: Hezbollah wants to show activity: The long struggle with Israel.

The Jerusalem Post | 26.10.202 | Professor Efraim Inbar
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On the Peace Talks between Israel and Sudan
Interview with Prof. Efraim Inbar

ILTV | 22.10.2020 | Professor Efraim Inbar
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Will Sudan and Saudi Arabia Join the Party?
Dr. Joshua Krasna: The Saudis want to use normalization with Israel as leverage in the event of the installation of a more unsympathetic government in the United States.

JNS | 22.10.2020 | Dr. Joshua Krasna
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Israel’s Geopolitical Challenges in the Deadly Conflict Between Armenia, Azerbaijan
Prof. Efraim Inbar: Azerbaijan supplies much of Israel’s oil and it borders on Iran, and obviously Israel is interested in looking into Iran.

CBN | 22.10.2020 | Professor Efraim Inbar
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Israeli Perspectives on the Nagorno-Karabach conflict
Dr. Eran Lerman interviewed on TV7

TV7 | 16.10.2020 | Colonel (res.) Dr. Eran Lerman
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Could Lebanon’s first negotiations with Israel in decades lead to normalization?
Prof. Efraim Inbar: The talks are a Lebanese development, relating to the economic and political crisis within Lebanon, and do not augur a broader peace relationship.

JNS | 16.10.2020 | Professor Efraim Inbar
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Both Biden’s and Trump’s Iran policies raise concerns in Israel
General Amidror: Israel’s redline is that Iran must not get close to a nuclear bomb. Iran can have no legitimacy for enrichment or long-term nuclear development.

The Jerusalem Post | 16.10.2020 | Major General (res.) Yaakov Amidror
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On Jordan's decision to sign an open-sky agreement with Israel
Dr. Emmanuel Navon on i24news

i24news | 08.10.2020 | Dr. Emmanuel Navon
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Experts believe Israel unlikely to drop lucrative arms sales to Azerbaijan
Prof. Efraim Inbar: Israel will honor its contracts with Azerbaijan. What they do is not our responsibility.

The Times of Israel | 05.10.2020 | Professor Efraim Inbar
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Erdogan: 'Jerusalem is our city, a city from us'
Dr. Hay Eytan Cohen Yanarocak: When Erdoğan lashes out, whether it be against Armenia, via military assistance to Azerbaijan, against Greece or by verbal attacks on Israel, we know that he is talking to his electoral base.

The Jerusalem Post | 03.10.2020 | Dr. Hay Eytan Cohen Yanarocak
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On the Intifada’s 20th Anniversary
Colonel (res.) Dr. Eran Lerman to i24NEWS

i24news | 30.09.2020 | Colonel (res.) Dr. Eran Lerman
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Israel's vision for regional peace, security and prosperity
No longer are Arab governments going to wait for the resolution of the Palestinian conflict with Israel before they act according to their own interests and upgrade their de facto ties with Jerusalem.

TV7 | 29.09.20 | Dr. Joshua Krasna
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Change in the Middle East
Prof. Inbar: We Will Not See a Peaceful Middle East

Salom | 23.09.2020 | Professor Efraim Inbar
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Progress, not peace: Breaking down the Trump-brokered deals between Israel, Arab states
Prof. Efraim Inbar: Unfortunately, the Palestinian liberation national movement still has dreams that are unlikely to be achieved.

NBC News | 18.09.2020 | Professor Efraim Inbar
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EU welcomes normalisation of relations between Israel and Gulf States
Prof. Efraim Inbar: The Palestinians will have to adopt a more mature policy and understand that no side can realize all its dreams.

The Brussels Times | 17.09.2020 | Professor Efraim Inbar
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The New Era Emerging Between Israel and Arab World
Dr. Emmanuel Navon on i24news

i24news | 15.09.2020 | Dr. Emmanuel Navon
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Turkey's bid to return to Ottoman-era glory endangers Israel and the region
Prof. Efraim Inbar: Erdoğan believes that Turkey has a great destiny and should be a world power.

JNS | 11.09.2020 | Professor Efraim Inbar
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Who's who in the race for Hamas' top political spot?
Dr. Hay Eytan Cohen Yanarocak: Erdogan sees its relationship with Hamas through the lens of the 'good Muslim'

Israel Hayom | 09.09.2020 | Dr. Hay Eytan Cohen Yanarocak
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Hizbullah, Hamas Chiefs Discuss Israel-UAE Deal
Prof. Efraim Inbar: Ankara is trying to use its ally Hamas to get closer to Hizbullah, to increase its control over Lebanon.

The Media Line | 08.09.2020 | Professor Efraim Inbar
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The State of Hezbollah, after the Beirut explosion
Prof. Efraim Inbar: Hezbollah is under pressure

Ami Magazine | September 2020 | Professor Efraim Inbar
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On Israeli flights over Saudi Arabia and regional normalization
Dr. Emmanuel Navon on i24news

i24news | 02.09.2020 | Dr. Emmanuel Navon
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Hezbollah is coming under increased scrutiny in wake of Beirut blast
Dr. Eran Lerman of JISS: Hezbollah as too mired in domestic tumult to be able to be interested in a conflict with Israel at this point.

JNS | 01.09.2020 | Colonel (res.) Dr. Eran Lerman
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Israeli Officials Make Groundbreaking Journey to UAE
Israeli Officials Make Groundbreaking Journey to UAE

Dr. Joshua Krasna
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The concealment of Turkish corona morbidity rates
Dr. Hay Eytan Cohen Yanarocak: Erdogan is concealing Turkey's true corona figures

Israel Hayom | 31.08.2020 | Dr. Hay Eytan Cohen Yanarocak
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Will Israel strike Iran?
Prof. Inbar of JISS: The strike on Soleimani warns Iran that the option for expanded US use of force against Iran is on the table. General Amidror of JISS: Israel must navigate its path based on the assumption that it cannot... fundamentally change the situation in the Middle East, neither by political agreements nor by using military force.

The Jerusalem Post | 25.08.2020 | Professor Efraim Inbar , Major General (res.) Yaakov Amidror
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What makes the UAE deal so groundbreaking?
Col. (res.) Dr. Eran Lerman on Makom Israel Teachers Lounge Podcast

Makom Israel | 19.08.2020 | Colonel (res.) Dr. Eran Lerman
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On Turkey-Greece tensions in the eastern Mediterranean
Prof. Efraim Inbar to TV7

TV7 | 21.08.2020 | Professor Efraim Inbar
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With UAE-Israel normalization, Trump's plan finally lifts off
Col. (res.) Dr. Eran Lerman of JISS: The UAE-Israel agreement is not simply of only bilateral interest, but, rather, significantly strengthens one of the regional “camps” over the others in their struggle that reaches across the length and width of the Mideast, from Yemen to Lebanon, Iraq to Libya.

The Jerusalem Post | 21.08.2020 | Colonel (res.) Dr. Eran Lerman
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Israel-UAE Deal Tips Energy Cooperation
Dr. Emmanuel Navon: The priority is to have the UAE on board in the geopolitical struggle with the Iranians and the Turks.

International Oil Daily | 14.08.2020 | Dr. Emmanuel Navon
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Shifting dynamics of the Mideast pushed Israel and UAE together
General Amidror: Why give the Palestinians the key to Israel-Arab relations?

The New York Times | 16.08.2020 | Major General (res.) Yaakov Amidror
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On the significance of the diplomatic agreement with the UAE
Dr. Eran Lerman to i24news

i24 news | 14.08.2020 | Colonel (res.) Dr. Eran Lerman
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Lebanon's domestic and regional woes
Dr. Eran Lerman: Iran is the foreign occupier of Lebanon, through the agency of Hezbollah.

TV7 Israel News | 14.08.2020 | Colonel (res.) Dr. Eran Lerman
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Trump’s Peace Plan Rescues Benjamin Netanyahu. For Now.
General Yaakov Amidror: In the Middle East, never assume the promise of future success is equivalent to actual success. Netanyahu masterfully turns lemons into lemonade.

The Daily Beast | 13.08.2020 | Major General (res.) Yaakov Amidror
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Israel’s historic peace deal with UAE could be just the beginning
Dr. Joshua Krasna: Since 2007, there has been a steady drumbeat of a message that Israel is improving its relations with moderate Arab countries.

JNS | 14.08.2020 | Dr. Joshua Krasna
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If the enemy of my enemy gets the bomb: Saudi nuclear plan gives Israel headache
Dr. Joshua Krasna: I am sure we would be happy if the Saudis didn’t work toward nuclear weapons. But that is not the same as saying we have a significant impetus to do something about it.

The Times of Israel | 13.08.2020 | Dr. Joshua Krasna
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Rafael, Raytheon Reach Deal on ‘American’ Iron Dome
Dr. Uzi Rubin: Today, every young militia fighter has as many rockets, GRAD missiles or Iranian weapons that he wants. Short-range missiles are the weapon du jour of anyone battling American troops. Iron Dome is a necessary response.

The Media Line | 05.08.2020 | Dr. Uzi Rubin
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Israel Hopes Beirut Blast will Weaken Hizbullah’s Appetite for War
Dr. Eran Lerman: Public rage in Lebanon could hurt organization’s political standing

The Media Line | 07.08.2020 | Colonel (res.) Dr. Eran Lerman
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On blocking Iranian progress in developing nuclear weapons
Maj. Gen. (Res.) Yaakov Amidror to i24 News

i24 News | 30.07.2020 | Major General (res.) Yaakov Amidror
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The fragility of Israel's many fronts
Interview with Col. (res.) Dr. Eran Lerman and other experts.

TV7 Israel News | 31.07.2020 | Colonel (res.) Dr. Eran Lerman
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Will there be another war with Lebanon amid pandemic?
Prof. Efraim Inbar: Hezbollah does not have the appetite right now for starting a war.

Israel Hayom | 29.07.2020 | Professor Efraim Inbar
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How can Israel navigate the divide between Azerbaijan and Armenia?
Dr. Eran Lerman: Israel faces a supreme challenge from Iran, and Azerbaijan is important for us in that regard.

The Jerusalem Post | 31.07.2020 | Colonel (res.) Dr. Eran Lerman
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Iran’s strategy amid Israel-Hezbollah tensions
Dr. Yossi Mansharof of JISS argues that a reading of some Iranian press may hint at the regime’s complex policy during the tensions.

The Jerusalem Post | 29.07.2020 | Dr. Yossi Mansharof
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Hezbollah trying to save face, protect image in Lebanon
Dr. Yossi Mansharof in an interview for Israel Radio/Kan in English

Israel Radio/Kan in English | 28.07.2020 | Dr. Yossi Mansharof
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Will war erupt on Israel’s northern border?
Col. (res.) Dr. Eran Lerman interview for i24 news

i24 news | 27.07.2020 | Colonel (res.) Dr. Eran Lerman
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Escalating Tensions versus Hezbollah in Lebanon

i24News | 26.07.2020 | Colonel (res.) Dr. Eran Lerman
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Hitting Iran where it hurts
Dr. Yossi Mansharof: Nuclear weapons would boost Iran to superpower status. Diplomacy has failed to stop the regime.

ישראל היום | 17.07.2020 | Dr. Yossi Mansharof
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Dr. Emmanuel Navon confronts a “chutzpadik” Turkish TV personality about Israeli "annexation and occupation."

ANews, Turkey | 08.07.2020 | Dr. Emmanuel Navon
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West Bank annexation ends logger jam for peace, former NSC official says
Dr. Eran Lerman: Israel should move forward on annexation even though there are reasons not to act now, such as COVID-19, the growing Iranian crisis and the new challenge from Turkish intervention in Libya.

The Jerusalem Post | 09.07.2020 | Colonel (res.) Dr. Eran Lerman
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How fear of a US retreat from the Mideast is driving Netanyahu toward annexation
Dr. Eran Lerman of JISS: “American hegemony is crumbling before our eyes.”

The Times of Israel | 05.07.2020 | Colonel (res.) Dr. Eran Lerman
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Maj. Gen. (res.) Yaakov Amidror on the importance of sovereignty assertion
Judea and Samaria is the cradle of Jewish history, and necessary for Israel’s security. Israel cannot tolerate a Palestinian state that shares a border with Jordan.

Major General (res.) Yaakov Amidror
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Why annexation hasn't happened, and is unlikely to happen before November
Dr. Emmanuel Navon, ILTV, 02.07.2020

ILTV | 02.07.2020 | Dr. Emmanuel Navon
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Game of sovereignty: Experts imagine the 'day after'
A special simulation game on sovereignty was played by experts of the Jerusalem Institute for Strategy and Security, in cooperation with Israel Hayom. The exercise resulted in partial annexation.

Israel Hayom | 2.7.2020 |
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The Dangers of Annexation
Prof. Efraim Inbar: The Palestinians are tired of the conflict and understand Israel's superior military power. Another intifada is not expected even if Israel applies its sovereignty to parts of the West Bank.

La Liberte (Switzerland) | 29.06.2020 | Professor Efraim Inbar
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How will Hamas respond to annexation?
Col. (res.) Dr. Eran Lerman: Israel can handle any of the aftershocks.

i24news | 25.06.2020 | Colonel (res.) Dr. Eran Lerman
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Will Israel’s move towards sovereignty harm burgeoning relations with Arab Gulf states?
Dr. Joshua Krasna: No Arab government can be seen to officially acquiesce to Israel’s ‘taking off the table’ a large part of the disputed territory.

JNS | 22.06.2020 | Dr. Joshua Krasna
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Experts: Israeli sovereignty not expected to cause massive violence or backlash
Prof. Inbar: The Palestinians are weak and dependent upon Israel, and will not be able to sustain their own state without Israel’s assistance.

JNS | 15.6.2020 | Professor Efraim Inbar
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Excluded from Netanyahu’s annexation plans, military must somehow prepare anyway
Prof. Inbar and Dr. Lerman of JISS: While Israeli security forces must prepare for a potential outbreak of violence, the response by Palestinians may not be as bad as others expect and would give Israel a clear upper hand in future negotiations.

The Times of Israel | 05.06.2020 | Professor Efraim Inbar , Colonel (res.) Dr. Eran Lerman
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Do the benefits of annexation outweigh the costs?
Dr. Lerman and Prof. Inbar of JISS: Extend Israeli law to areas that Israel deems to be of strategic importance, like the Jordan Valley and Jerusalem envelope. extending Israeli law to areas that Israel deems to be of strategic importance, like the Jordan Valley

The Jeruslaem Post | 03.06.2020 | Colonel (res.) Dr. Eran Lerman , Professor Efraim Inbar
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How worried should Israel be about the Arab response to its extended sovereignty bid?
Prof. Efraim Inbar: Palestinian opposition to an extension of Israeli law to the Jordan Valley is irrelevant. The lengthy negotiations with the Palestinians have led nowhere, and there is Israeli consensus that the Palestinian national movement is not ripe for accepting a historical compromise with the Jewish state.

JNS | 02.06.2020 | Professor Efraim Inbar
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Israel, Iran reportedly trade cyber-blows as part of ongoing tensions
Dr. Yossi Mansharof: Iran has invested a major effort in developing its cyber abilities.

Xinhua | 01.06.2020 | Dr. Yossi Mansharof
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Despite criticism from abroad, Israelis united over annexation
Israeli plans to annex the Jordan Valley and parts of the West Bank have drawn criticism from around the world, but most Israelis favor the goal.

Al-Monitor | 29.05.2020 | Professor Efraim Inbar
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JISS Poll: Israelis favor sovereignty in Jordan Valley, Judea and Samaria
A Jerusalem Institute for Strategy and Security poll shows that 60% of Israelis who have an opinion want Israeli law applied to the Jordan Valley, while 57% think it should apply also to settlements in Judea and Samaria. A JISS position paper recommends that Israel move ahead with Trump peace plan, in stages.

Israel Hayom | 22.05.2020 |
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Will Israel apply sovereignty to parts of Judea and Samaria?
Prof. Efraim Inbar: The Jordan Valley is important for Israel’s security.

JNS | 20.05.2020 | Professor Efraim Inbar
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New Israeli Gov’t Sworn Into Office, Ending 18-Month Political Saga
Prof. Efraim Inbar: Annexation can move forward as long as there is a willingness by the Israeli government to enter negotiations on the basis of President Trump’s Middle East peace plan, which calls for a simultaneous construction freeze in areas designated for a future Palestinian state.

The Media Line | 17.05.2020 | Professor Efraim Inbar
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Jordan Valley settlements were established by the Labor Movement,
and the late Yitzhak Rabin believed in them. Nearly all Israelis want
the Jordan Valley to remain part of the state, and we must not let this opportunity slip by.

Israel Hayom | 13.05.2020 | Professor Efraim Inbar
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Prof. Efraim Inbar: The US and Israel are “on the same page” when it comes to the Iranian military presence on Syrian territory.

The Media Line | 10.05.2020 | Professor Efraim Inbar
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Major upheavals due to coronavirus pose challenges for US-Israel relationship
Dr. Eran Lerman of JISS: The next Israeli government will need to heal some
of the wounds to the best of their ability while sustaining bipartisanship.

JNS | 05.05.2020 | Colonel (res.) Dr. Eran Lerman
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China’s coronavirus cover-up and the implications for Israel
Prof. Inbar: Israel must be careful in allowing Chinese firms
linked to the government to control some Israeli infrastructure projects.

JNS | 04.05.2020 | Professor Efraim Inbar
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Germany bans all of Hezbollah's activities
Dr. Emanuel Navon comments on Germany’s ban of all Hezbollah’s activities.

i24News | 30.04.2020 | Dr. Emmanuel Navon
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Will annexation destroy Israeli-Jordanian peace, set kingdom aflame?
Col. (res.) Dr. Eran Lerman: Annexation will not destroy the Jordanian and Egyptian governments, nor will it harm the peace treaties with Israel.

The Jerusalem Post | 27.04.2020 | Colonel (res.) Dr. Eran Lerman
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Iran puts first spy satellite in orbit. Here's why Israel should worry.
Dr. Uzi Rubin: Iran has only one missile and space program, and it is military in nature.

Haaretz | 27.04.2020 | Dr. Uzi Rubin
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Watch JISS fellow Dr. Uzi Rubin address the Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations (February 2020) about the missile threat Israel faces from Iran and its proxies.

JISS | February 2020 | Dr. Uzi Rubin
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President of JISS on Corona & Israel’s National Security

JISS | 26.3.2020 | Professor Efraim Inbar
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Israel's Blockade Has Kept the Worst of the Coronavirus Out of Gaza. It Might Keep Aid Out Too.
Dr. Joshua Krasna: No amount of preparation could prevent the pandemic from battering Israel economically.

TIME MAGAZINE | 3.4.2020 | Dr. Joshua Krasna
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As calls rise for the US to ease sanctions on Tehran, why is Netanyahu silent?
General Amidror: “Israel attacked targets in Syria yesterday, according to foreign sources. The State of Israel continues to do what it needs to do, without talking, and the Americans do whatever they think is right in terms of sanctions.”

Times Of Israel | 02.04.2020 | Major General (res.) Yaakov Amidror
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Coronavirus won’t turn the Middle East all warm and fuzzy.
Inbar and Lerman of JISS: Regardless of whether or not there is a pandemic, Israel still has extremely significant defense and strategic challenges.

Professor Efraim Inbar , Colonel (res.) Dr. Eran Lerman
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Is Gaza Livable?
Roundtable discussion with Prof. Efraim Inbar and other analysts.

​TRT World, Turkey | 11.03.2020 | Professor Efraim Inbar
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Israel's confrontation with Iran.
Prof. Efraim Inbar, interviewed by Jay Sekulow Live.

Jay Sekulow Live | 24.09.2019 | Professor Efraim Inbar
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Prospects of a wide-scale Russia-Turkey conflict.
 Interview with Col. (res.) Dr. Eran Lerman

TV7 | 03.03.2020 | Colonel (res.) Dr. Eran Lerman
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New joint ventures hint at ‘burgeoning relationship’ between Israel and India.
Dr. Jonathan Spyer: No other burgeoning relationship, whether Vietnam, South Korea, Singapore or Japan, has the dimensions, depth and shared interests as India does for Israel.

Defense News | 18.02.2020 | Dr. Jonathan Spyer
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Ex-NSC chief Amidror: IDF will have to destroy Hezbollah ‘beast’.
Amidror of JISS: But let’s keep ‘cautious’ Nasrallah around; ‘He lives in a basement, why eliminate him?’

The Jerusalem Post | 19.02.2020 | Major General (res.) Yaakov Amidror
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Is Jordan’s stability indispensable?
Dr. Joshua Krasna: A stable Jordan prevents the establishment of a hostile regime or the spread of chaos on Israel’s longest border.

The Jerusalem Post | 18.02.2020 | Dr. Joshua Krasna
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Israel’s regional standing and challenges.
Dr. Joshua Krasna, interviewed

Israel TV7 | 11.02.2020 | Dr. Joshua Krasna
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The genesis of the Trump plan lies in the Israeli Left.
An interview with Prof. Efraim Inbar.

Fathom Journal | February 2020 | Professor Efraim Inbar
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Bibi's Ally Says Kushner Stabbed Netanyahu in the Back With Peace Plan.
Prof. Efraim Inbar: The plan addresses the most Israeli concerns and appeals to the mainstream in Israeli politics.

Sputnik News | 05.02.2020 | Professor Efraim Inbar
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The sovereignty dilemma.
Major Gen. (res.) Yaakov Amidror: We need a strong and effective Jordanian regime, that shares in interest for a quiet border with us.

Israel Hayom | 09.02.2020 | Major General (res.) Yaakov Amidror
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US envoy urges Germany not to celebrate Iran’s Holocaust-denying regime.
Dr. Yossi Mansharof: The German government’s planned participation in the 41st anniversary of the establishment of the Iranian Regime is a disgrace for Germany.

The Jerusalem Post | 09.02.2020 |
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Israel, Russia play delicate balancing act in maintaining tricky relationship.
Dr. Emmanuel Navon: Ultimately, for Putin, it is not a bad thing that Israel is limiting Iranian presence in Syria.

Xinhua | 05.02.2020 | Dr. Emmanuel Navon
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Those who encourage the Palestinians to reject the deal of the century do not serve the cause of peace.
Selon l’universitaire israélien Emmanuel Navon, proche du Likoud, le plan de Donald Trump pour le Proche Orient n’interdirait pas la création d’un Etat palestinien digne de ce nom.

Le Figaro (France) | 05.02.2020 | Dr. Emmanuel Navon
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Trump administration’s Mideast proposal receives subtle support from Muslim nations.
Dr. Joshua Krasna: Bahrain’s support for the plan is a “trial balloon” for the Saudis.

JNS | 31.1.2020 | Dr. Joshua Krasna
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Don’t Expect Iraqi Stability Anytime Soon.
Interview with Dr. Jonathan Spyer

The Media Line | 30.01.2020 | Dr. Jonathan Spyer
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For first time in history, US plan for Mideast peace puts Israeli concerns at forefront.
Prof. Efraim Inbar: I don’t see peace coming out of the plan, but in the long scheme of things, it is more realistic.

 JNS | 29.1.2020 | Professor Efraim Inbar
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The struggles of democracies to combat totalitarian regimes.
Interview with Dr. Eran Lerman.

TV7 Israel News | 24.01.2020 | Colonel (res.) Dr. Eran Lerman
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Long live the Tsar.
An interview with Miki Aharonon about Putin’s visit to Israel.

Ms. Micky Aharonson
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Russia’s displeasure with Israel simmers as Putin readies to visit for Yad Vashem event.
Micky Aharonson of JISS: It is important for Putin to portray himself as anti-fascist and a fighter against anti-Semitism. This gives him credit in the international community.

JNS | 21.01.2020 | Ms. Micky Aharonson
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Iranian authorities bulldozed grave of executed Christian pastor.
Fr. Yossi Mansharof: The Khamenei-led regime persecutes the Christians in Iran because more and more Muslim people chose to convert to this religion, as a result of their anger and disgust toward the Islamic Republic of Iran.

Fox News | 14.01.2020 | Dr. Yossi Mansharof
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After the US took out Soleimani, Iran vowed retaliation. Was that it?
Dr. Yossi Mansharof: The chances of a direct war with Iran are very low, but the reliance of Tehran on proxy warfare will play a major role.

The Jerusalem Post | 10.01.2020 | Dr. Yossi Mansharof
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Soleiman’s ‘Potent Legacy’: Giant Shi’ite Fighting Force From Iran to the Mediterranean.
Dr. Jonathan Spyer: Preserving the militias intact is now the aim of the Iranian leadership.

CBN | 9.1.2020 | Dr. Jonathan Spyer
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Israeli town knows conflict with Iran-linked militants, hopes more is not to come.
Dr. Yossi Mansharof: Hezbollah does not want to drag Lebanon into another war with Israel.

NBC News | 09.01.2020 | Dr. Yossi Mansharof
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Israel careful onlooker as Mideast reacts to killing of senior Iranian commander.
Dr. Yossi Mansharof: Israel needs to sit back, help the Americans with intelligence as much as possible and be prepared to defend herself.

Xinhua | 7.1.2020 | Dr. Yossi Mansharof
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Israel Lauds Suleimani Assassination, Though With Caution.
General Amidror: The strike calms fears in Israel about the United States’ willingness to act in the region.

The New York Times | 04.01.2020 | Major General (res.) Yaakov Amidror
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Israeli embassies, IDF raise alert levels as Iran threatens to avenge Soleimani.
Dr. Yossi Mansharof: Hezbollah had a worldwide network of operatives, and an attack on American officials, high-ranking military officers or other interests is also possible.

TOI | 03.01.2020 | Dr. Yossi Mansharof
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Is Turkey trying to sabotage massive new Israel-Cyprus-Greece EastMed gas deal?
Prof. Efraim Inbar: The Libyan-Turkish deal is meant to force Israel and Cyprus to negotiate with Ankara.

JNS | 2.1.2020 | Professor Efraim Inbar
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Unity missing ingredient for success.
JISS national security document says: The most important challenge facing any government in Israel is nurturing cohesion in Israeli society.

The Jerusalem Post | 1.1.2020 |
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The Protests in Iraq and Iran's involvement.
Dr. Yossi Mansharoff Talks To I24 News.

I24 News | 1.1.2020 | Dr. Yossi Mansharof
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Israel's military says it must be ready to tackle Iran on its own.
Yoav Limor sits down with the former head of Israel's Security Council for an exclusive i24NEWS interview.

I24 News | 30.12.2019 |
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Plain Talk by Israel’s Top Soldier Seen as Filling Political Vacuum.
Prof. Efraim Inbar: The main significance of Kochavi’s speech lay in the chief of staff’s willingness to candidly discuss policies previously left opaque.

The Media Line | 26.12.2019 | Professor Efraim Inbar
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Should Israel sign non-aggression pacts with Arab countries?
Prof. Efraim Inbar: Pushing for formal agreements is counterproductive.

JNS | 26.12.2019 | Professor Efraim Inbar
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Is Netanyahu planning a preemptive attack against Hezbollah?
The JISS forecast for 2020 lit a fire under the Israeli defense establishment and also set in motion a tsunami of speculation about the possibility of a conflagration on Israel's northern front.

Al Monitor | 21.12.2019 |
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A thunderous quiet.
JISS: Prepare to take independent military action against Iran; and conversely, prepare for the opposite scenario: that there will be a rapprochement between Iran and the US and the nuclear talks will resume.

Israel Hayom | 20.12.2019 |
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What Israel needs is strategic patience, there are no more existential threats.
On the new book by Dr. Uzi Rubin of JISS on missile defense, and Dr. Chuck Freilich's book on decision making.

Haaretz | 20.12.2019 |
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How Israel's Conflict With Iran Will Be Different in 2020.
As Netanyahu's associates talk about an Iranian effort to deploy a ring of fire around Israel, a think tank is skeptical about the chances for a truce with Hamas

Haaretz | 19.12.2019 |
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Moscow’s trouble with Israelis has a deeper meaning.
Micky Aharonson: The Naama Issachar case is “surrounded by so many other things, such as the growing anger of the Russian military and security establishment towards Israel.”

Ms. Micky Aharonson
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Israel needs 360 degrees of air defense to stop Iran: defense expert.
Uzi Rubin, ‘father’ of the Arrow, gives Israel mixed grade at confronting existential challenges.

THE JERUSALEM POST | 19.12.2019 |
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The National Security of Israel.
Professor Efraim Inbar Speaks With Vanguardia Dossier (Spain).

Vanguardia Dossier (Spain) | December 2019 | Professor Efraim Inbar
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Experts at the Jerusalem Institute for Strategy and Security (JISS), a foreign affairs and defense think tank, gave The Jerusalem Post a first look at its forecast for the coming year. Israel, they say, must be ready to tackle Iran militarily on its own and fight a pre-emptive warfare with Hizballah.

 The Jerusalem Post | 16.12.2019 |
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Israel - Jordan: Diplomacy & Security.
Dr. Joshua Krasna: The security and stability of Jordan is always a question, but the King is in control.

TV7 Israel News, 26.11.2019 | Dr. Joshua Krasna
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'Palestinian Demand to Remove Israeli Settlements is Unacceptable and Racist' - Scholar.
Prof. Inbar: Israel has always advocated the positions that Jews have a right to settle anywhere in the land of Israel.

Sputnik News | 22.11.2019 | Professor Efraim Inbar
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Ex-security chief: Israel needs to attack Iran to stop nukes, ‘ring of fire'.
Maj. Gen. Amidror: There might come a situation where we will have to act directly in Iran to stop the Iranians. The world is not ready to act…not NATO, not the US…they prefer to close their eyes.

The Jerusalem Post | 19.11.2019 | Major General (res.) Yaakov Amidror
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Tensions escalate amid intense Israeli-Iranian conflict.
Dr. Yossi Mansharof interview with Chinese Xinhua News Agency.

Xinhua, 20.11.19 | Dr. Yossi Mansharof
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“El verdadero peligro de Israel está en la frontera del norte”
Investigador en el Instituto de Estrategia y Seguridad de Jerusalem, y especialista en Islam e Irán, Yossi Mansharof analizó los últimos acontecimientos registrados en el sur del país, a pocas horas del cese el fuego entre Israel y la Yihad Islámica, en diálogo exclusivo con

Ynet Español | 15.11.19 | Dr. Yossi Mansharof
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L’agence tous risques.
Prof. Efraim Inbar: UNRWA perpetuates the conflict and must be gradually dismantled.

Liberte (Switzerland) | 8.11.2019 | Professor Efraim Inbar
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Will the loaded, long-distance relationship between Russia and Israel last?
Micky Aharonson: “There is a positive tone in the discussions, but it is disconnected from Russia’s strategic decisions, which are based on Russian interests.”

JNS | 8.11.2019 | Ms. Micky Aharonson
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Israel’s targeted assassination of terror operative sends a double message.
Prof. Efraim Inbar: At some time, a full-scale ground incursion will be inevitable.

JNS | 12.11.2019 | Professor Efraim Inbar
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How worried should we be that Russia might have an Israeli missile? Not very, says expert.
Founder and former head of the Homa Directorate in the Defense Ministry Dr. Uzi Rubin, says Israel must take into account that what goes up, must come down – sometimes, over the border.

Israel Hayom | 6.11.2019 | Dr. Uzi Rubin
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Iranian strike on Saudi oil facilities a global wake-up call, defense official warns.
Dr. Uzi Rubin of JISS: We are advancing in cruise missiles, and the Iranians are advancing. This is an arms race.

Israel Hayom | 28.10.2019 | Dr. Uzi Rubin
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Putin, hackers, and cannabis: The bizarre story of an Israeli-American jailed in Russia.
Prof. Inbar: I am not sure this case has a geopolitical angle.

Leafly | 23.10.2019 | Professor Efraim Inbar
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“There’s no panic or despair. But a deep sense of betrayal”
Turkey’s Syria offensive could displace over a million Kurds, top analyst Jonathan Spyer warns. Believes Kurds will reject Israeli offer of humanitarian aid.

The Times of Israel | 11.10.2019 | Dr. Jonathan Spyer
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After Trump abandons Kurds, Israel knows it can’t rely on anyone.
Col. (res.) Dr. Eran Lerman: Trump’s step is a “moral outrage.”

The Jerusalem Post |  08.10.2019 | Colonel (res.) Dr. Eran Lerman
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Does Israel need pacts with Persian Gulf that Katz is trying to secure?
Prof. Inbar: “This has to be gradual. The informal is at times stronger than the formal. We should deepen these ties without making this more difficult for Gulf countries.”

The Jerusalem Post | 07.10.2019 | Professor Efraim Inbar
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Israeli, Moroccan Host Kushner for Peace Breakfast.
The breakfast was hosted by VP of the Jerusalem Institute for Strategy and Security Col. (res.) Dr. Eran Lerman and JISS global board member Ahmed Charai, a Moroccan businessman and writer.

The Jerusalem Post | 26.09.2019 |
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Riyadh and Tehran on the brink.
KAN's Mark Weiss askes Dr. Yossi Mansharof if he was surprised by the attacks on the Saudi oil installations.

KAN | 16.9.2019 | Dr. Yossi Mansharof
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"There is no good or bad terrorism. Iran cannot threaten Israel's destruction"
Sujan R. Chinoy, Director-General of the Institute for Defense Studies and Analyses in New Delhi, visited Israel under the auspices of JISS. He says he is optimistic about India’s relationship with Israel: "It is greater than any temporary political climate."

Israel Hayom | 15.09.2019 |
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Think tank urges ‘national unity’ in face of Iran and other threats.
To meet the challenges ahead, Israel must focus on social cohesion, cultivate political allies and “manage” the conflict with the Palestinians, according to a new Jerusalem Institute for Strategy and Security report.

JNS | 8.9.2019 |
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The new enemy just over the Syrian border.
Dr. Yossi Mansharof: Iran is exploiting the lack of a centralized power in Afghanistan and Pakistan to enlist support for and manpower for its militias.

Israel Hayom | 10.09.2019 | Dr. Yossi Mansharof
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TRUMP’S GOT A ‘GOOD FEELING’ ABOUT IRAN? NETANYAHU SHOULD BE NERVOUS.
Prof. Inbar: I do not see the Iranians signing on any deal that will force them to give up their nuclear capability.

The Jerusalem Post | 29.08.2019 | Professor Efraim Inbar
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Attacks on Iranian targets in Syria serve Russian interests.
Col. Lerman of JISS: Down the road, what the Iranians want to do in Syria and what the Russians want to do in Syria are two totally different things.

Israel Hayom | 26.08.2019 | Colonel (res.) Dr. Eran Lerman
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Israel’s Shadow War With Iran Widens as Netanyahu Faces Close Election Contest.
General Amidror of JISS: We declared a few years ago that we will not let the Iranians build an independent Iranian war machine.

The Wall Street Journal | 27.08.2019 | Major General (res.) Yaakov Amidror
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Tensions between Israel and Hamas in Gaza.
Prof. Efraim Inbar speaks with TV7.

TV7 Israel News, 27.8.2019 | Professor Efraim Inbar
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Tensions on Israel's northern border.
Dr. Eran Lerman speaks to Xinhuanet on the tensions on israel's northern border.

Xinhua news | 29.8.2019  | Colonel (res.) Dr. Eran Lerman
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Katz Demands Foreign Ministry Stop Turkish Subversion in East Jerusalem.
Dr. David Koren: Turkey is the most active and important foreign country operating in eastern Jerusalem.

The Jerusalem Post | 27.8.2019 | Dr. David Koren
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Evangelical Charity World Vision’s Terror-Funding Scandal Continues.
Prof. Inbar: We have the moral duty to demask organizations, such as World Vision, which are undermining Christian values, by spreading hatred and violence.

The Daily Wire | 21.8.2019 | Professor Efraim Inbar
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Will Israel launch a military ground operation in Gaza?
Prof. Efraim Inbar: A large-scale invasion is inevitable.

JNS | 21.8.2019 | Professor Efraim Inbar
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Iran, Russia, US & Israel Play High-Stakes Geopolitical Chess in Persian Gulf.
Interviews with Dr. Jonathan Spyer and Dr. Yossi Mansharof.

CBN | 7.8.2019 | Dr. Yossi Mansharof , Dr. Jonathan Spyer
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How Dangerous is Hizballah now?
Interview with Prof. Efraim Inbar and Dr. Yossi Mansharof.

Ami Magazin | 7.8.2019 | Professor Efraim Inbar , Dr. Yossi Mansharof
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Iran Increases Hamas Funding in Exchange for Intel on Israel Missiles.
Dr. Yossi Mansharof: Tehran asked Hamas to provide intelligence on the locations of Israeli missile stockpiles in exchange for the funding.

 The Jerusalem Post | 06.08.2019 | Dr. Yossi Mansharof
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Based in Lebanon but entrenched in Latin America, Hezbollah helps Iran spread global terrorism.
Dr. Emmanuel Navon: The Trump administration is determined to fight the Iranian and Hezbollah presence in South America.

 JNS | 1.8.2019 | Dr. Emmanuel Navon
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25th anniversary of the Israel-Jordan peace treaty.
Dr. Josh Krasna discusses the state of Israeli-Jordanian relations, the future of the peace treaty, and the role of the Trump administration.

FPRI | 30.7.2019 | Dr. Joshua Krasna
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Does Bahrain Expect Returns on Its Now-Public Association With Israel?
Omer Dostri: Israel-Bahrain ties are based on a common front against Iran’s hostile and subversive activities in the Middle East.

JNS | 29.07.2019 | Mr. Omer Dostri
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US-Iranian brinkmanship.
Prof. Efraim Inbar on US-Iranian brinkmanship.

Mishpacha Magazine | July 2019 | Professor Efraim Inbar
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India’s space program.
WION speaks to Missile Defense expert Dr. Uzi Rubin ahead of India's 2nd Moon Mission.

 WION | 22.7.2019 | Dr. Uzi Rubin
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THE QUESTION ISRAEL’S LEADERS ASK EVERY DAY: WILL TOMORROW BE TOO LATE?
General Amidror of JISS: Iran’s strategic plan is to create a deterrence barrier around Israel, stretching from Lebanon to Syria to Iraq to the Gaza Strip, in order to threaten Israel with an overwhelming and devastating strike on its homeland, should Israel attack Iran’s nuclear facilities.

The Jerusalem Post | 09.07.2019 | Major General (res.) Yaakov Amidror
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The Trump Plan Partially Revealed.
An interview with Prof. Efraim Inbar.

Ami Magazine | 26.06.2019 | Professor Efraim Inbar
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Iran's declaration on uranium enrichment.
Dr. Yossi Mansharof on Kan English News.

Kan English News | 7.7.2019 | Dr. Yossi Mansharof
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Tension between the United States and Iran.
Dr. Yossi Mansharof in an interview to "Strictly Security".

i24 News | 20.6.19 | Dr. Yossi Mansharof
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What can URP’s interim ministers actually do?
Col. Lerman: Smotrich will have little room to maneuver, even in the security cabinet.

The Jerusalem Post | 21.06.2019 | Colonel (res.) Dr. Eran Lerman
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Kremlin says Russia-US-Israel meeting 'very important’.
Dr. Eran Lerman, former Deputy NSC head: Meeting is Russian ‘slap’ at Iran.

The Jerusalem Post |  20.06.2019 | Colonel (res.) Dr. Eran Lerman
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Why haven’t more embassies moved to Jerusalem?
Dr. Emmanuel Navon: Most countries have too many interests in the Arab and Muslim world to make a move that is seen as hostile in those countries, and the benefits are too small.

The Jerusalem Post | 17.06.2019 | Dr. Emmanuel Navon
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Iranians view Trump as ‘tougher’ than Obama, but will it push them to more extreme actions?
Prof. Efraim Inbar: Trump is trying to intimidate Iran to come to the negotiating table.

JNS | 12.6.2019 | Professor Efraim Inbar
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SHOULD THE MOSSAD BE INVOLVED IN FIGHTING BDS?
General Amidror: Israel must do everything with all means to fight BDS.

The Jerusalem Post, 13.06.2019 | Major General (res.) Yaakov Amidror
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‘Israel needs to shift from fear to self-confidence and pride’
Former Deputy IDF Chief of Staff Maj. Gen. Yair Golan's next destination is politics, saying the Knesset chaos "only makes me hungrier." Golan explains why Israel should not be afraid to launch a full-fledged invasion of Gaza if necessary.

Israel Hayom, 07.06.2019 | Major General (res.) Yair Golan
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The Bahrain conundrum: Will the Trump administration succeed in its first phase of Arab-Israeli peacemaking?
David M. Weinberg of JISS: The Trump administration is reversing a long-deleterious global dynamic regarding Israel and the Palestinians, thus transforming the Mideast diplomatic playing field.

Israel Hayom | 06.06.2019 | Mr. David M. Weinberg
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Instability in Jerusalem bodes poorly for Trump's peace plan.
Dr. Emmanuel Navon: Israel's transitional government is unlikely to make any significant decisions on the peace process without a clear mandate from the public.

The Jerusalem Post | 04.06.2019 | Dr. Emmanuel Navon
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Reasons they hate us.
Prof. Efraim Inbar: Nine reasons antisemitism is rife.

Australian Jewish News | 31.05.2019 | Professor Efraim Inbar
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Professor Efraim Inbar on escalation in US-Iran tensions.

ABC Australia | 17.5.2019 | Professor Efraim Inbar
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Defense and Security experts from the Jerusalem Institute for Strategy and Security sit down with Israel Hayom and outline their new national security plan for Israel. They explain that while Hamas isn't worth a ground offensive, Israel must contain Hezbollah. And Iran? Iran is the biggest threat.

Israel Hayom | 26.05.2019 |
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National Cohesion must be Top Priority for Next Government.
New JISS national security plan emphasizes preparedness for war and social solidarity.

THE JERUSALEM POST | 24.5.2019 |
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The generals got it right.
General Yair Golan: The IDF is battle ready but the political echelons and the general staff fear deploying the IDF’s ground forces, even when necessary and justified.

Ynet | 02.04.19 | Major General (res.) Yair Golan
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Did Trump's Jerusalem Embassy Move Help Peace Prospects?
Trump moved the embassy under the pretense that the Palestinians had to recognize 'a reality' — one which dictates that the city belongs to Israel. Did this move help advance the peace process in the long run? Mitvim Institute Director of Development Gayle Meyers and Jerusalem Institute for Strategy and Security founder Eran Lerman debate.

i24 NEWS | 14.5.2019 | Colonel (res.) Dr. Eran Lerman
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Interview with Dr. Eran Lerman on Iran crisis.
With Israelis closely watching developments between the US and Iran, as well as Iran’s actives through its proxies in the Persian Gulf, TIP spoke with Col. in reserves, Dr. Eran Lerman, for his assessment of the situation.

The Israel Project | 15.5.2019 | Colonel (res.) Dr. Eran Lerman
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Is it time for the IDF to inflict ‘massive damage’ on Hamas?
Prof. Inbar: The IDF concept of using accurate intelligence for pinpoint airstrikes has proven deficient. A land incursion may be needed to convince Israel’s enemies that we are ready to pay a price in casualties in order to secure the well-being of our citizens.

JNS | 5.5.2019 | Professor Efraim Inbar
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Jordan’s King Abdullah seeks regional prestige and standing … at Israel’s expense.
Dr. Joshua Krasna: It is difficult to see the benefits of giving an important role on the Temple Mount to the Saudis, a fundamentalist Sunni regime which has actively supported radical Salafi movements in the recent past and whose friendship with Israel is new and, unlike our relationship with Jordan, hardly tested.

JNS | 08.05.2019 | Dr. Joshua Krasna
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Gaza Violence Exacerbates Israel-Turkey Rift.
Dr. Hay Eytan Cohen Yanarocak: At the end of the day, if you are supporting Hamas your relationship with Israel will be problematic.

The Jerusalem Post | 07.05.2019 | Dr. Hay Eytan Cohen Yanarocak
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Will the PA Collapse?
No, says Prof. Efraim Inbar, because it’s good business for Abbas and his family

Ami Magazine | 01.05.2019 | Professor Efraim Inbar
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'Israel, IDF decided to cross threshold not crossed before'
IDF Colonel (Res.) Dr. Eran Lerman tells Arutz Sheva 'Israel is trying to rewrite the rules of the game, with one clear emphasis.'

Arutz Sheva | 6.5.2019 | Colonel (res.) Dr. Eran Lerman
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Why isn’t Iron Dome stopping these deadly rocket attacks?
General Yaakov Amidror: If a rocket is shot at a location less than a few kilometers away, we don’t have enough time to intercept it.

The Jerusalem Post | 06.05.2019 | Major General (res.) Yaakov Amidror
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Amidror: Iran Behind the Gaza Escalation.
Why did the Islamic Jihad do this? The answer is again and again and again - Iran.

The Jerusalem Post | 05.05.2019  | Major General (res.) Yaakov Amidror
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What’s the deal with the Gaza Strip?
The Israel Project interviews Col. (res.) Dr. Eran Lerman of JISS. He explains why Israel’s policy regarding the Gaza Strip needs to change significantly.

The Israel Project | 29.4.2019 | Colonel (res.) Dr. Eran Lerman
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New Palestinian government beleaguered by ‘corruption, nepotism and ineptitude’
Prof. Efraim Inbar: The PA continues to subscribe to maximalist unrealistic positions that ensure the continuation of conflict between the two national movements.

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Of annexation and Trump’s peace plan, what’s next on the post-Israeli election agenda?
Prof. Inbar: Annexation of the West Bank or parts of the West Bank has been on the agenda of every Israeli government, including Labor-led governments because want the settlement blocs as part of Israel.

 JNS | 11.4.2019 | Professor Efraim Inbar
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Netanyahu’s True Colors? No to Palestinian State, Yes to Annexing Parts of West Bank.
Audio interview with Prof. Efraim Inbar.

The Media Line | 07.04.2019 | Professor Efraim Inbar
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Iran to Lease Part of Latakia Port – Reports.
Dr. Yossi Mansharof: The rivalry between Tehran and Moscow is becoming “more visible” in post-war Syria.

The Jerusalem Post | 08.04.2019 | Dr. Yossi Mansharof
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Does Hamas see Israel’s deterrence waning?
Prof. Efraim Inbar: Deterrence is a tricky notion. Dr. Eran Lerman: Hamas is irritating us in order to obtain certain limited gains through the negotiating process.

JNS | 01.04.2019 | Professor Efraim Inbar , Colonel (res.) Dr. Eran Lerman
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Experts Divided Over US Decision on Golan Heights.
Dr. Jonathan Spyer: Israel's de facto control of the Golan is not in doubt, and there is no likelihood in the foreseeable future of any serious attempt by any force to change this situation.

Voice of America (VOA) | 27.03.2019 | Dr. Jonathan Spyer , Major General (res.) Yaakov Amidror
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US recognition of Israel’s sovereignty in Golan ‘sends a direct message to the Arab world’.
David M. Weinberg of JISS: Trump is saying: The longer you wait to make peace with Israel, the less you’re going to get.

JNS | 26.03.2019 | Mr. David M. Weinberg
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Gaza rocket hits Israeli home injuring seven; Netanyahu cuts short Washington trip.
Dr. Eran Lerman of JISS: “When there was intensive rocket fire on the southern area that borders Gaza, Israel found a workable modus vivendi, involving transfer of Qatari money to Hamas. If Netanyahu now reacts aggressively, then people will say the blood of those in the center of the country is thicker than in the south. If he does not respond, then he’ll be criticized for not doing anything in the face of brazen provocation.”

The Washington Post | 25.03.2019 | Colonel (res.) Dr. Eran Lerman
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Political Dynamics Raise Risk for Israel-Hamas Clash.
Dr. Eran Lerman of JISS: “The anti-Hamas demonstrations that indicate a level of frustration and anger not seen before. (The missile fire on Israel) is a familiar tactic to refocus the tension on the real enemy.”

The Wall Street Journal | 26.03.2019 | Colonel (res.) Dr. Eran Lerman
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Rocket From Gaza Hits Israel, Prompting Netanyahu to Curtail U.S. Trip.
Col. (res.) Dr. Eran Lerman of JISS: Hamas is playing with fire.

The New York Times | 25.03.2019 | Colonel (res.) Dr. Eran Lerman
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American recognition of Israeli sovereignty on the Golan Heights.
Professor Efraim Inbar: ‘Netanyahu will benefit from Trump’s decision - not clear how much, it’s a close race’

Radio Sputnik, 23.03.2019 | Professor Efraim Inbar
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Tehran eyes vital Syrian port of Latakia as gateway to Med.
Dr. Yossi Mansharof: Moscow is likely to allow Israel to launch strikes on Iranian targets around Latakia if it uses the port to ship weapons.

The Sunday Times | 15.03.2019 | Dr. Yossi Mansharof
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Netanyahu tells Putin Israel will continue to strike against Iran in Syria.
Dr. Jonathan Spyer: Israel needs Russia to remain on the ground, as an arbiter between Turks, Assad and Iran.

The Independent | 27.02.2019 | Dr. Jonathan Spyer
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Turkey launches ‘Blue Homeland’ naval drill.
Dr. Hay Eytan Cohen Yanarocak: The largest naval drill in country's history is a clear message for Cyprus and Greece.

The Jerusalem Post | 28.02.2019 | Dr. Hay Eytan Cohen Yanarocak
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The Rift Inside Iran's Governing Bodies.
Interpretation following the resignation of Foreign Minister Zarif. Dr. Yossi Mansharof in an interview with i24.

i24 | 26.2.2019 | Dr. Yossi Mansharof
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Israeli generals, diplomats address ability to deter Iran’s ‘war with Israel’
General Amidror: “We don’t expect anyone to fight for Israel. Israel will defend itself, by itself.”

JNS | 18.02.2019 | Major General (res.) Yaakov Amidror
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Israeli Offset to PA Terror Wages.
Dr. Eran Lerman debates Dimitri Delaney, a member of the Fatah Council, regarding the freezing of PA funds by Israel.

i24 news | 18.2.2019 | Colonel (res.) Dr. Eran Lerman
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A different way of dividing the city.
A new Jerusalem Institute for Strategy and Security report lifts the lid on Palestinian activity that aims to undermine Israeli authority in east Jerusalem, and effectively turn its Arab residents into "citizens" of Ramallah rather than Israel.

Israel Hayom | 08.02.2019 | Dr. David Koren
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Israel has not fully deterred Iranian aggression in Syria.
Prof. Efraim Inbar: Iran still remains determined to open a second front against Israel in Syria.

JNS | 4.2.2019 | Professor Efraim Inbar
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News Analysis: Israel sees Lebanese new gov't formation with caution.
An interview with Yossi Mansharof on the elections in Lebanon and the integration of Hezbollah.

Xinhua | 4.2.2019 | Dr. Yossi Mansharof
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Experts see Israel’s support for Venezuela’s Guaidó as a ‘win-win’.
Dr. Emmanuel Navon: “It would have been inconceivable for Israel not to join the voices of free countries Guaidó has been recognized by the United States, Canada and most Latin American democracies.”

JNS | 30.1.2019 | Dr. Emmanuel Navon
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What’s in a “Wall”? In Israel, a mix of structures, technology, policy, and cross-border cooperation.
Prof. Inbar: What’s important are actions beyond the fence, combined with intelligence gathering.

Foreign Policy News | 30.01.2019 | Professor Efraim Inbar
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Successors Line Up As Netanyahu’s Predicaments Worsen.
Dr. Emmanuel Navon: As things stand today, no parties outside of Likud are likely to be able to form a coalition government.

 The Media Line | 29.1.2019 | Dr. Emmanuel Navon
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Israel Confirms Attacks on Iranian Targets in Syria.
Major General (res.) Yaakov Amidror :“If you want to make clear to the other side that you are determined to prevent something, either you escalate the operation, or you say in public I’m doing it, meaning I’m ready to take the risk”.

The New York Times | 20.1.2019 | Major General (res.) Yaakov Amidror
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'Israel will continue to react to military entrenchment by Iran'
Israel has carried out airstrikes on Iranian targets in the vicinity of the Syrian capital Damascus. The Israeli Defense Forces have confirmed the military operation in an tweet earlier this morning. Radio Sputnik discussed the development with Efraim Inbar, president of the Jerusalem Institute for Strategic Studies.

Radio Sputnik | 21.1.2019 | Professor Efraim Inbar
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General Amidror: US withdrawal from Syria is a red flagץ
Former NSA warns that US pullout from Syria endangers Kurds, empowers Turkey, and sends troubling message to American allies.

Arutz 7 | 16.01.19 | Major General (res.) Yaakov Amidror
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How critical are American boots on the ground in Syria for Israel?
General Amidror: “Declaring Israeli sovereignty over the Golan won’t help us in acting against the Iranians, but it won’t stop us from acting against the Iranians.”

The Jerusalem Post | 11.01.2019 | Major General (res.) Yaakov Amidror
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Amidror headlines launch of GPO Café.
“The Iranians know that Israel has red lines in Syria and on the Golan Heights, and we are very determined.”

The Jerusalem Post | 11.01.2019 | Major General (res.) Yaakov Amidror
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Is the time ripe for Israel to push for recognition of the Golan Heights?
Prof. Efraim Inbar: I am not sure we should spend much political capital on this issue. After all, the Golan is in our hands since ’67, more years than the Syrians ruled the area. Who can change this strategically important fact?

JNS | 9.01.2019 | Professor Efraim Inbar
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So in Israel's election, who are the Russians for?
Col. (res.) Dr. Eran Lerman: Nobody should fall off their chair at the thought of a foreign country trying to influence another country’s elections. It happens all the time.

The Jerusalem Post | 10.01.2019 | Colonel (res.) Dr. Eran Lerman
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The IDF’s Anti-Tunnel Operation is Not about Tunnels.
General Amidror: It is important to build a legitimacy case against Hezbollah as a criminal terror organization hiding behind and under civilians, exploiting its citizens as human shields.

The Jerusalem Post | 4.1.2019 | Major General (res.) Yaakov Amidror
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The Folly of Supporting Lebanon’s Military.
Yossi Mansharof: Washington must acknowledge that the Lebanese Armed Forces and Hezbollah are allies.

The Washington Free Beacon | 4.1.2019 | Dr. Yossi Mansharof
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Israel and Lebanon: Dangerous Liaisons.
Dr. Emmanuel Navon: Relations between Israel and its northern neighbor have become dangerously explosive.

Diplomatie Magazine | December 2018 | Dr. Emmanuel Navon
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CAN HAMAS ROCKETS THREATEN BEN-GURION AIRPORT FLIGHTS?
Uzi Rubin: Even if Hamas’s chances of hitting an aircraft or the airport are low, they cannot just be summarily dismissed.

The Jerusalem Post | 25.12.2018 | Dr. Uzi Rubin
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Iran: Back in Focus.
A report on the JISS conference about confronting Iran.

Mishpacha Magazine | December 2018 |
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PM Netanyahu Planning Unprecedented Trip to Brazil for Bolsonaro Inauguration.
Dr. Emmanuel Navon: It is important to have Brazil as an ally and to fight against Iran and its proxy Hizbullah’s influence in that region.

Dr. Emmanuel Navon
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Like Obama, Trump is eroding American credibility.
Dr. Emmanuel Navon: The US pullout from Syria is both a strategic and a moral mistake.

Times of Israel | 23.12.2018 | Dr. Emmanuel Navon
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Trump Syria pullout ‘blow’ to Tel Aviv: Israeli experts.
Dr. Eran Lerman: The move will make anyone who thinks of a coalition with the U.S. in the future move away from the idea.

Anadolu Ajansı | 21.12.2018 | Colonel (res.) Dr. Eran Lerman
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Will Saudi Arabia establish full diplomatic ties with Israel?
Dr. Joshua Krasna: I don’t think it’s likely we will see formal diplomatic relations with Saudi Arabia, or indeed with any of the Gulf Arab states, at any time in the near future.

JNS, 21.12.2018 | Dr. Joshua Krasna
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Israel's Netanyahu Embraces European Leaders With Controversial Views On Holocaust.
Dr. Emmanuel Navon: No country in the world would sacrifice its national interest for the sake of moral values. Expecting Israel (and only Israel) to do so is absurd.

NPR | 17.12.2018 | Dr. Emmanuel Navon
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Bricks In The 'Wall': Israel as a Test-Case for President Trump's Proposed Border Measures.
Prof. Efraim Inbar: The West Bank security fence is not a fool-proof system, but what's important are Israeli actions beyond the fence combined with intelligence gathering to thwart terrorism and other threats.

The Media Line | 16.12.2018 | Professor Efraim Inbar
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Internal Palestinian politics play big role in rising tension with Israel.
Prof. Efraim Inbar: It is too soon to call this an escalation.

Xinhua | 16.12.2018 | Professor Efraim Inbar
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Official: Israel must be careful in its relations with Gulf states.

Middle East Monitor  | 13.12.2018 |
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Italy’s far-right minister visits Israel, drawing criticism.
Dr. Emmanuel Navon: Israel’s embrace of Salvini and “rebellious European governments” allows it to gain leverage over Western European powers, which have traditionally sympathized with the Palestinians.

The Washington Post/AP | 12.12.2018 | Dr. Emmanuel Navon
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The IDF under newly appointed chief of staff.
Prof. Efraim Inbar comments on the most urgent tasks facing the incoming chief of staff of the Israeli Defense Forces, Major General Aviv Kochavi.

TV7 Israel News | 7.12.2018 | Professor Efraim Inbar
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Former IDF Deputy Chief: Israel Should Be Wary Of Gulf States.
Israeli, Turkish, and other leaders discuss regional cooperation in Eastern Mediterranean, warn of Iranian ambitions.

The Media Line |  11.12.2018 |
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EX-IDF DEPUTY CHIEF: BEWARE OF GULF STATES, THEIR VALUES ARE DIFFERENT THAN OURS .
Yair Golan says Israel should solidify control of Golan Heights, deal more closely with Kurds.

THE JERUSALEM POST | 11.12.2018 |
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Israel Moves to Seal Hezbollah Tunnels at Lebanon Border.
General Amidror: Now the ball is in the Hezbollah court. They can react – and the reaction to their reaction might be devastating.

The New York Times | 05.12.2018 | Major General (res.) Yaakov Amidror
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IRAN'S LEBANESE CONTROL DEMANDS REEVALUATION OF WEST'S SUPPORT FOR BEIRUT.
General Amidror: Hezbollah’s bases will have to be destroyed by the Israeli air force, and there is no tactical way to do so without massive amounts of damage.

The Jerusalem Post | 04.12.2018 | Major General (res.) Yaakov Amidror
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Why is murder by Iran, but not Saudi Arabia, permissible?
Dr. Emmanuel Navon: While it is outrageous for President Trump to let Saudi Arabia get away with murder, the atomic agreement was also indefensible. At the end of the day this is about realpolitik.

The Jerusalem Post | 26.11.2018 | Dr. Emmanuel Navon
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Amid Tensions Over Peace Treaty, Jordan Requests More Water From Israel.
Dr. Eran lerman: Amman’s suspension of a land lease may be a bargaining chip to extract more water from Jerusalem.

The Media Line | 22.11.2018 | Colonel (res.) Dr. Eran Lerman
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Liberman’s exit, and how Israel’s chips may fall.
Dr. Eran Lerman: Liberman’s views contradicted Netanyahu’s vision and that of the security establishment.

Defense News | 21.11.2018 | Colonel (res.) Dr. Eran Lerman
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How Hamas Brought Israel to the Brink of Election Chaos.
Dr. Eran Lerman: Lieberman was isolated by the rest of Netanyahu’s security cabinet, which supported the ceasefire.

The National Interest | 16.11.2018 | Colonel (res.) Dr. Eran Lerman
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Is the situation with Gaza ‘the problem from hell?’
Prof. Efraim Inbar: We cannot trust Hamas to keep the calm. Only when Hamas is afraid of IDF retaliation, which has yet to come, will calm prevail. General Amidror: A war in Gaza will only benefit PA leader Mahmoud Abbas and Iran. And we don’t want to give Iran any gifts.

JNS | 14.11.2018 | Professor Efraim Inbar
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INSS vs. JISS: Worthy Intellectual Battles.
Two rival think tanks with deep differences in approach to security matters.

The Jerusalem Report | 12.11.2018 |
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A Fragile Russian-Turkish Cease-fire In Syria’s Idlib.
Dr. Hay Eytan Cohen Yanarocak of JISS: Turkey is eager to exclude Syria from negotiations because it does not recognize the government of al-Assad and does not want to grant it legitimacy by engaging in talks.

The Media Line | 29.10.2018 | Dr. Hay Eytan Cohen Yanarocak
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Israeli and Jordanian experts downplay significance of peace-treaty changes.
Eran Lerman and Joshua Krasna of JISS pour cold water on all the hype and the danger to Israel-Jordan ties.

JNS | 23.10.2018 | Colonel (res.) Dr. Eran Lerman , Dr. Joshua Krasna
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Rare event showcases potential of Israeli-Palestinian business cooperation.
David Weinberg of JISS: The Trump administration is making a contribution to realistic peace discourse.

JNS | 22.10.2018 | Mr. David M. Weinberg
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Iran is now manufacturing, upgrading missiles in Iraq, sources say.
Speaking at JISS, strategic affairs minister warns of scenario in which Iran is fighting Israel on multiple fronts, including in Judea and Samaria.

Israel Hayom | 23.10.2018 |
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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.

Israel Hayom | 22.10.2018 |
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Liberman at JISS: US Sanctions Will Reduce Iran’s Terror Financing Former NSC Chief Yaakov Amidror says Russia will be embarrassed when IDF overcomes S-300 in Syria.

The Jerusalem Post | 22.10.2018 |
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On dismantling the illegal the Bedouin settlement, Khan al Ahmar.
Dr. Emmanuel Navon, i24news 22.10.2018

i24news | 22.10.2018 | Dr. Emmanuel Navon
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Uzi Rubin: The Father of Israel’s Missile Defense Programs.
Can any amount of multi-tiered missile defense could be enough to stop a Hezbollah rocket onslaught?

The Jerusalem Post Magazine | 19.10.2018 | Dr. Uzi Rubin
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Israel remains cautious amid global fury at Saudi Arabia over journalist’s suspicious death.
Dr. Joshua Krasna: I don’t think the Israeli government went too far with MBS. Nut this gives us a reality check of who we are working with here.

JNS | 17.10.2018 | Dr. Joshua Krasna
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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. ‎

Israel Hayom | 18.10.2018 |
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Trump’s wavering on one-state or two-states leaves many in a state of confusion.
Middle East analysts say there is growing skepticism around the world of the Palestinians’ ability even to create and sustain an independent state. Prof. Efraim Inbar: Sometimes ambiguity serves us better than a clear solution.”

 JNS | 11.10.2018 | Professor Efraim Inbar
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Europeans working hard to sabotage US sanctions on Iran.
Dr. Emmanuel Navon: Germany and France want to circumvent U.S. sanctions for business reason. And the EU hates Trump, and will do whatever it can to circumvent him.

JNS | 16.10.2018 | Dr. Emmanuel Navon
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Palestinian-Israeli fragile co-existence to remain intact despite shooting attack in West Bank.
Prof. Efraim Inbar: Good economic conditions do not always overcome the deep hostility of part of the Palestinian population.

  Xinhua/China | 7.10.2018 | Professor Efraim Inbar
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Khashoggi and the Jewish Question.
Col. (res.) Dr. Eran Lerman of JISS: “It is certainly not in Israel’s interests to see the status of the Saudi government diminished in Washington.”

The Jerusalem Post | 12.10.2018 | Colonel (res.) Dr. Eran Lerman
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Winning hasbara strategies.
Emphasize shared values and Israel’s desire for peace, and don’t be embarrassed by Israel’s strength.

Columbus Jewish News | 21.09.18 | Mr. David M. Weinberg
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Russia and Israel step back from brink after Syria downs military plane.
Dr. Jonathan Spyer: Russia will not stand in the way of Israeli operations to stop Iranian expansion, knowing how existential they are seen in Jerusalem.

The Independent | 18.09.2018 | Dr. Jonathan Spyer
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Kremlin Chilly to Syrian Condolences for Deadly Plane Downing.
General Amidror: It was not our mistake, and we did whatever was needed to prevent any harm to any Russian forces.

Bloomberg | 20.09.2018 | Major General (res.) Yaakov Amidror
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Russia Rages at Israel After Syria Downs Russian Plane, Key Israeli Delegation Goes to Moscow.
General Amidror: It is very important for Israel to prevent the Iranians from building this independent war machine in Syria and to prevent the Iranians from transferring game-changer weapons systems into the hands of Hezbollah.

Christian Broadcasting Network (CBN) | 20.09.2018 | Major General (res.) Yaakov Amidror
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Will Iraqi territory be used to fire rockets on Israel from Iran?
Maj. Gen. (res.) Yaakov Amidror: Israel needs to be ready to take military risks to prevent Iran from establishing its own forces in Syria.

The Jerusalem Post | 20.09.2018 | Major General (res.) Yaakov Amidror
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Forcing Iran out of Syria.
It may take a full-scale war, but it’s worth it, says General Amidror.

The Jerusalem Post and Israel Hayom | 21.09.2018 | Mr. David M. Weinberg
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The desire of eastern Jerusalem Arabs to integrate in Israeli society outweighs the threats of the Palestinian Authority.
Dr. David Koren, Advisor to the Mayor of Jerusalem, and a fellow at the Jerusalem Institute for Strategic Studies, talks about the struggle between Israelization and Islamization in eastern Jerusalem.

Yisrael Hayom | 26.7.18 | Dr. David Koren
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Stemming The Tide: France Boosts Aid To Jordan For Syrian Refugees.
Dr. Emmanuel Navon: Macron is seeking to fill the void left by the US in the Middle East, and boost France’s hard and soft power in the region.

The Media Line | 19.08.2018 | Dr. Emmanuel Navon
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No Matter Who Wins the Syrian Civil War, Israel Loses.
General Amidror: “We cannot do everything, but we can do a lot to force the Iranians to decide if they are ready to pay the price” for their intervention in Syria.

The Atlantic | 29.08.2018 | Major General (res.) Yaakov Amidror
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'Hamas leaders should fear assassinations'
JISS President Prof. Efraim Inbar says Israel must exact a higher price from Hamas to ensure quiet, including targeting the leadership.

Israel National News | 19.08.2018 | Professor Efraim Inbar
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A Strategic Vision for the Eastern Mediterranean.
Col. (res.) Dr. Eran Lerman comments on the new dynamics of the region.

ERPIC | 14.08.2018 | Colonel (res.) Dr. Eran Lerman
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Syria in Gaza, Without the Russians.
Dr. Eran Lerman: The Gaza Strip is a microcosm of what is happening throughout the region - a reflection of the broader conflicts throughout the Middle East.

The Jerusalem Post | 17.08.2018 | Colonel (res.) Dr. Eran Lerman
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With an eye on Syria, Israel seeks broader truce in Gaza.
General Amidror: Israel needs to focus on the real issue: Iran in Syria, not on Hamas.

the Boston Globe | 14.08.2018 | Major General (res.) Yaakov Amidror
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Is South America turning Pro-Israel?
Dr. Emmanuel Navon: One of the reasons for Israel's diplomatic foray into the Americas is thwarting Iranian expansionism.

The Jerusalem Post | 12.08.2018 | Dr. Emmanuel Navon
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Israel’s “Top Military Strategist” Talks War and Peace
Israeli muscle has left the Jewish state with only 1.5 security problems: Iran and Hezbollah. But that doesn’t mean the next conflict won’t be “a very, very nasty war.”

Tablet Magazine | 12.8.2018 | Major General (res.) Yaakov Amidror
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Between Ceasefire and War: Gaza on a Knife's Edge.
Dr. Eran Lerman: In a war to eradicate Hamas, the unknowns outweigh the perceived benefits.

Colonel (res.) Dr. Eran Lerman
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Analysis of Trump-Putin Helsinki summit.
with Dr. Eran Lerman and Mrs. Miki Aharonson of JISS.
“One on One with Prof. Alan Dershowitz,”

ILTV | 19.07.2018 | Colonel (res.) Dr. Eran Lerman , Ms. Micky Aharonson
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One hundred kilometers between war and peace in Syria?
General Amidror: Confronting Iran in Syria now is preferable than allowing the Islamic Republic to build up its military capability in Syria on par with that of Hizbullah's in Lebanon.

The Jerusalem Post | 25.07.2018 | Major General (res.) Yaakov Amidror
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After Hamas: Why Israel Fears A Power Vacuum in Gaza.
Dr. Eran Lerman: Israel’s reticence to cross the fine line between a “proportional response” and complete invasion is compounded by a lack of desire to re-occupy Gaza, which would be a huge political and economic burden and undoubtedly generate a major diplomatic backlash.

The Media Line | 16.07.2018 | Colonel (res.) Dr. Eran Lerman
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With ‘peace’ in doubt, Israelis search for alternatives to two-state solution
David M. Weinberg of JISS: Trump's team should be given credit for taking a fresh look at what is safe, wise, fair and realistic in today’s Israeli-Palestinian reality.

Jewish News Service (JNS) | 2.07.2018 | Mr. David M. Weinberg
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The Trump Peace Plan is Coming
Prof. Efraim Inbar: They’re quite serious about getting a peace plan through. But I don’t believe the Palestinians will accept it.

Ami Magazine | 27.06.2018 | Professor Efraim Inbar
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FOREIGN POLICY EXPERT: ISRAEL NEEDS TO RECOGNIZE ITS POWER AND LEVERAGE
Interview with JISS's Dr. Emmanuel Navon: Israel is not weak!

The Jerusalem Post | 30.06.2018 | Dr. Emmanuel Navon
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After Erdogan’s Victory, What Should Israel Do?
Dr. Emmanuel Navon: Israel should work on its relationship with Greece and Cyprus as a counterweight to Turkey.

The Jerusalem Post | 26.06.2018 | Dr. Emmanuel Navon
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Concerns Raised Southern Syrian Regime Offensive May Spill Over to Israel
Lerman and Boms of JISS: Will Israel abandon its allies?

The Jerusalem Post | 24.06.2018 | Colonel (res.) Dr. Eran Lerman , Dr. Nir Boms
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Ex-‘Israeli NSA Chief: Target Iran, Hezbollah Energy Infrastructure First
General Amidror of JISS: Israel must presume that its cyber defense line will be penetrated by the enemy.

The Jerusalem Post | 18.06.2018 | Major General (res.) Yaakov Amidror
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on the nexus between Syria, Iran, Russia and Israel
Dr Jonathan Spyer  discusses how the interests of Russia, Iran and Israel are influencing the situation in Syria as the civil war draws to an end.

AIJAC | 12.06.2018 | Dr. Jonathan Spyer
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Trump-Kim summit
Professor Efraim Inbar, speaks to KAN's Naomi Segal about what to expect from Tuesday's meeting in Singapore between US President Donald Trump and North Korea's Kim Jong Un.

Kan 11 English | 11.06.2018 | Professor Efraim Inbar
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Israelis Debate Future of U.S. Military Aid.
Dr. Eran Lerman: it won’t be easy renegotiate the US-Israel MOU.

Washington Free Beacon | 11.06.2018 | Colonel (res.) Dr. Eran Lerman
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'The situation in Gaza isn't about to change'
Prof. Efraim Inbar: Israel must understand the situation in Gaza will remain unchanged.

Arutz Sheva | 08.06.2018 | Professor Efraim Inbar
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Prof. Efraim Inbar on Iran, Trump and Turkey
Australian Jewish News, 8.6.2018

Australian Jewish News | 8.6.2018 | Professor Efraim Inbar
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Ex-Israeli officials: Why would we expect NATO to help us in an Iran war?
Dr. Eran Lerman: “We never asked for anyone to defend us!"

The Jerusalem Post | 04.06.2018 | Colonel (res.) Dr. Eran Lerman
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Has the Two-State Solution Run its Course?
Professor Efraim Inbar on J-Air (Australia) 22.05.2018

J-Air (Australia) | 22.05.2018 | Professor Efraim Inbar
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Turkey, Israel, Syria.
Professor Efraim Inbar discusses Turkey and Israel's strategic positions, plus recent developments in Syria.

AIJAC | 29 May 2018 | Professor Efraim Inbar
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Even hawks are wary of new law that lets PM, defense minister declare war.
General Amidror: I am deeply unhappy with the law in its current version.

The Times of Israel | 21.05.2018 | Major General (res.) Yaakov Amidror
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Israel’s use of fatal fire in Gaza: Excessive force or justified mob control?
General Amidror: I reject critics who sit in an air-conditioned office, drink coffee and give advice to the Israeli army that is facing off against many thousands of Palestinians.

The Washington Post | 17.5.2018 | Major General (res.) Yaakov Amidror
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Israelis Reflect on Gaza: ‘I Hope at Least That Each Bullet Was Justified’
Col. (res.) Dr. Eran Lerman: The death toll has to be measured not against some ideal of a nonlethal solution, but against Hamas’s purposes and what would have happened if they had breached the fence.

The New York Times | 16.05.2018 | Colonel (res.) Dr. Eran Lerman
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Former NSC Head Amidror: South Africa And Turkey Not Important for Israel.
"The world doesn’t understand difference between a protest in Brussels and a terrorist group using a protest as cover to destroy a military barrier."

The Jerusalem Post | 16.05.2018 | Major General (res.) Yaakov Amidror
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Gaza buries its dead as death toll from protests at fence with Israel rises to at least 60.
General Amidror: Hamas is a terrorist organization that is attempting to stop Israel from building a system that would stop their underground terror tunnels.

The Washington Post | 15.5.2018 | Major General (res.) Yaakov Amidror
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'Nakba Day': To Create Better Future, Palestinians Must Overcome the Past
Prof. Efraim Inbar: The Palestinians need to decide internally whether they are willing to overcome their divisions and problems or be doomed to a chaotic situation. So long as they continue to fan the flames of hatred against Israel and are unprepared to change, they will be unable to create a state.

The Jerusalem Post | 15.05.2018 | Professor Efraim Inbar
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Why New US Embassy Isn't Entirely in Israel.
Dr. Yagil Henkin: I cannot see “any significance” to the specific area where the embassy is located.

VOA | 13.05.2018 | Dr. Yagil Henkin
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Israelis Mark Jerusalem Day Amid New Political Reality.
Dr. Emmanuel Navon: Move of the US embassy to Jerusalem marks a turning point in the city’s history. "It will be remembered as a major event.”

The Media Line | 13.05.2018 | Dr. Emmanuel Navon
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America set to inaugurate embassy in Jerusalem.
Prof. Efraim Inbar: The move introduces a dose of realism into the international discourse on Jerusalem.

JNS | 11.05.2018 | Professor Efraim Inbar
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Trump's announcement on Iran deal decision.
Dr. Eran Lerman on france 24 news

france 24 | 09.05.2018 | Colonel (res.) Dr. Eran Lerman
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Abbas blames the Jews for the Holocaust.
 Comment by Dr. Emmanuel Navon

i24 news | 03.05.18 | Dr. Emmanuel Navon
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DEFENSE EXPERT: IRAN DID NOT DEPLOY ITS BEST MISSILES IN THURSDAY ATTACK
Uzi Rubin: Iran has more advanced missiles which it did not use.

The Jerusalem Post | 11.05.2018 | Dr. Uzi Rubin
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EXPERT: IRAN LIKELY TO CONTINUE NUCLEAR PROGRAM WHEN NUCLEAR DEAL EXPIRES
Prof. Efraim Inbar: It was quite clear that the Americans were not surprised by the speech by Prime Minister Netanyahu, and they knew about it in advance.

REUTERS / THE JERUSALEM POST | 09.5.2018 | Professor Efraim Inbar
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‘America Is Back’: U.S., Israeli Right Plan Next Move
Fresh off Iran deal and Jerusalem embassy wins, CPAC holds an illuminating call. Lerman and Weinberg from JISS say that the US and Israel are on the same page, with a sober understanding of the challenges ahead.

The National Interest Online | 10.05.2018 | Colonel (res.) Dr. Eran Lerman , Mr. David M. Weinberg
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Bucking world opinion, Trump withdraws from Iran nuclear deal, imposes ‘highest level of economic sanctions’
Dr. Emmanuel Navon: "Iran will try to keep the agreement going for the cash and test economic ties with other powers. And it will be easier for Iran to cheat on the agreement without the U.S. involved.”

JNS | 08.05.2018 | Dr. Emmanuel Navon
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Israel girds for Tehran’s revenge as the price of getting Iran out of Syria
General Amidror: “We let Hezbollah amass 120,000 missiles in Lebanon. We will not make the same mistake in Syria.”

The Times of Israel | 8.5.2018 | Major General (res.) Yaakov Amidror
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Israel welcomes U.S. pullout of Iran deal amid high alert over Iranian response
Prof. Efraim Inbar: Israel's deterrence is increasingly stronger

Xinhua | 09.05.2018 | Professor Efraim Inbar
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Dr. Emmanuel Navon on Mahmoud Abbas’ anti-Semitic speech

i24news | 3.5.2018 | Dr. Emmanuel Navon
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Capital punishment? Nearly half of Jerusalem's residents aren't citizens.
Prof. Efraim Inbar: Giving citizenship to Arab east Jerusalemites is not only fair but also good for Israel on the strategic level.

The Jerusalem Post | 28.4.2018 | Professor Efraim Inbar
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Suspected Israeli strikes hit Iran-linked targets in Syria, escalating regional tensions.
Dr. Jonathan Spyer of JISS: With Israel determined to prevent the “consolidation and entrenchment” of Iranian influence in Syria, “the chances of confrontation between Israel and Iran are quite significant.”

The Washington Post | 30.04.2018 | Dr. Jonathan Spyer
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Trump has ‘walked back’ vow of pullout in Syria, experts say.
Dr. Eran Leman: Trump will allow US forces to remain, but only if the French and Saudis agree to share the burden.

WIN | 25.04.2018 | Colonel (res.) Dr. Eran Lerman
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Are the Europeans stalling, trying to bait Trump in keeping the nuclear deal alive?
Dr. Emmanuel Navon: Macron’s true mission was to buy more time and convince Trump to remain in the deal.

JNS | 25.04.2018 | Dr. Emmanuel Navon
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Israeli analysts question Trump’s Syrian troop pullout push.
Prof. Efraim Inbar: This air strike was the bare minimum. Assad will not be deterred by this.

World Israel News | 16.4.2018 | Professor Efraim Inbar
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How secure is Israel at 70?
Prof. Efraim Inbar: Even with the Iran threat looming, we are still in a strong strategic situation

World Israel News | 16.4.2018 | Professor Efraim Inbar
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The situation in Syria
Dr. Emmanuel Navon

Radio Sputnik | 13.4.2018 | Dr. Emmanuel Navon
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recent air-strikes against targets in Syria following chemical attacks in Douma and what it means for Israel and the wider region.
Dr. Eran Lerman

Bicom | 16.42018 | Colonel (res.) Dr. Eran Lerman
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'MISSION ACCOMPLISHED' IN SYRIA WOULD BE BLESSING FOR ASSAD, TROUBLE FOR ISRAEL.
Dr. J. Spyer: Jerusalem remains concerned that the US and its partners are turning a blind eye to Iran's attempts to entrench itself in the country.

The Jerusalem Post | 15.4.2018 | Dr. Jonathan Spyer
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SAUDIS PUBLICLY OPPOSE U.S. EXITING SYRIA WHILE ISRAEL OBJECTS QUIETLY
Col. Lerman: US withdrawal from Syria would have very negative consequences for Israel and the region

THE JERUSALEM POST | 2.4.2018 | Colonel (res.) Dr. Eran Lerman
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Ex-Security Official: Israel Seeks to Avoid Russian Interests in Syria.
Former NSC head Yaakov Amidror said that Russia "can't complain" if Israel targets Iranians in Syria.

The Jerusalem Post | 11.4.2018 | Major General (res.) Yaakov Amidror
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Plot Thickens For Israel In Syria As Russia Outs Military Operation.
Prof. Efraim Inbar: When it comes to our national security we are entitled to do what is necessary to uphold it
The Media Line, April 9, 2018

The Media Line | April 9, 2018 | Professor Efraim Inbar
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A hard look at the Israeli admission of 2007 attack on a Syrian nuclear reactor, and its message for Iran.
Prof. Efraim Inbar: Striking Iranian facilities would be much more difficult.
World Israel News 22.03.2018

World Israel News | 22.03.2018 | Professor Efraim Inbar
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Africans Seeking Refuge in the Promised Land.
Dr. Emmanuel Navon: Israel is not a job agency.
Los Angeles Jewish Journal 21.03.2018

Los Angeles Jewish Journal | 21.03.2018 | Dr. Emmanuel Navon
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Emmanuel Navon explains for ARD TV (Germany) how Israel's emergence as a natural gas exporter is transforming its relations with Turkey and with Europe.

ARD TV | 13.3.2018 | Dr. Emmanuel Navon
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How Palestinian votes in municipal elections may change the face of Jerusalem.
Dr. David Koren: Perhaps some Palestinians believe voting will bear more fruit than sticking with the Palestinian Authority. Prof. Efraim Inbar: If Arabs vote in greater numbers, the most pressing challenge will be to bring Zionists to the city to ensure its character.
JNS, 20.3.2018

JNS | 20.3.2018 | Professor Efraim Inbar , Dr. David Koren
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Netanyahu on New U.S. Secretary of State Pick: ‘We Will Work Very Well Together’
E. Navon and E. Lerman: Pompeo’s appointment will likely be positive for Israel
The Media Line, 15.03.2018

The Media Line | 15.03.2018 | Colonel (res.) Dr. Eran Lerman
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Predictions scarce regarding Trump’s Mideast ‘deal of the century’
David Weinberg: The best thing Trump and Netanyahu can do is to transform regional peace diplomacy is put ‘final status’ issues on the table, first.
World Israel News, 05.03.2018

World Israel News | 05.03.2018 | Mr. David M. Weinberg
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With Iran operating in Syria, Israel girds itself for 'First Northern War'
General Amidror: Israel will have to face two fronts at the same time: one in Syria, one in Lebanon
CBC News, 01.03.18

CBC News | 01.03.18 | Major General (res.) Yaakov Amidror
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Former Israeli and U.S. top diplomats express admiration, caution on embassy move. Prof. Efraim Inbar: The move is historic justice.

JNS | 26.02.2018 | Professor Efraim Inbar
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Talia Dekel speaks with renowned defense expert, Dr. Col. (res.) Eran Lerman, to try to understand what lies ahead for Israel on its northern borders.

The Israel Project | Podcast | February 21, 2018 | Colonel (res.) Dr. Eran Lerman
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Syria: Where Chaos Theory Meets Murphy’s Law. Dr. Jonathan Spyer: A whole series of other contests that have little to do with internal Syrian dynamics—but which are nonetheless taking place on Syrian soil—have now erupted. By Charles Bybelezer | The Media Line, February 20, 2018

The Media Line | February 20, 2018 | Dr. Jonathan Spyer
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Iran, Deeply Embedded in Syria, Expands ‘Axis of Resistance’ Gen. Amidror: “Israel face not only quantities of Hezbollah missiles, but the threat to vulnerable strategic sites.” By Ben Hubbard, Isabel Kershner and Anne Barnard, The New York Times, Feb. 19, 2018

The New York Times | Feb. 19, 2018 | Major General (res.) Yaakov Amidror
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Dr. Emmanuel Navon: Putin has the ability to rein in the Iranians. The Media Line, 11.2.2018

The Media Line | 11.2.2018 | Dr. Emmanuel Navon
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Secret Iranian missile factory in Lebanon requires preemptive Israeli attack. Comment by Prof. Efraim Inbar: Preemptive attack is an option.

World Israel News 7.2.2018 | Professor Efraim Inbar
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'Gaza is not Israel's responsibility'. Professor Efraim Inbar says Israel has no responsibility to aid Gaza, not providing aid may bring down Hamas.

Israel National News 07.02.18 (video online) | Professor Efraim Inbar
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Too early to judge Netanyahu-Trump impact on Iran deal in Davos. Comment by Dr. Eran Lerman World Israel News 29.1.2018

World Israel News | 29.1.2018 | Colonel (res.) Dr. Eran Lerman
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Can Trump and Netanyahu get Europe to push back against Iran’s ballistic missiles? Col. Eran Lerman: “Trump and Netanyahu cannot get backing on the nuclear deal but they can get Europe to take a stand on the missiles." World Israel News, 25.1.2018

World Israel News | 25.1.2018 | Colonel (res.) Dr. Eran Lerman
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Palestinians ramp up feud with the US. Comment by Prof. Efraim Inbar: The Israeli-Palestinian conflict is not the main concern in the region. JNS 24.1.2018

JNS | 24.1.2018 | Professor Efraim Inbar
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Hezbollah's Reign of Terror: From Beirut And Beyond. Comment by Prof. Efraim Inbar, The Jerusalem Post, 21.1.2018

The Jerusalem Post | 21.1.2018 | Professor Efraim Inbar
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Pence, longtime friend of Israel, to receive warm welcome in Jewish State. D. Weinberg of JISS: “Pence’s will echo Trump’s message of Jerusalem as Israel’s capital, while keeping the door open to a diplomatic settlement down the road.” World Israel News, 21.01.2018

World Israel News | 21.01.2018 | Mr. David M. Weinberg
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U.S. Embassy Relocation Possible within a Year, Experts Say. Dr. Emmanuel Navon: If Trump and Pence want to get things going they have to be very hands-on about it. The Media Line, 21.1.2018

The Media Line | 21.1.2018 | Dr. Emmanuel Navon
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On Russia’s anti-Trump posturing regarding Iran Comment by Col. (res.) Dr. Eran Lerman, The Media Line, 06.01.2018

The Media Line | 06.01.2018 | Colonel (res.) Dr. Eran Lerman
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UNRWA's role is in the eye of the beholder. Prof. Efraim Inbar: It makes no sense to have an agency take care of five generations of Palestinians. Jerusalem Post 10.01.2018

Jerusalem Post | 10.01.2018 | Professor Efraim Inbar
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Israeli experts question Egypt’s military buildup. Comment by Dr. Yagil Henkin, Defense News, 10.01.2018

Defense News | 10.01.2018 | Dr. Yagil Henkin
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PM Netanyahu: Israeli Air Force is now at peak capability. General Golan at JISS: Israel must do everything within its power to curb Iran's ambitions to cement regional hegemony.

Israel Hayom | 28.12.2017 |
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Question of IDF Readiness For Next War Is Unanswerable. .Amidror, Lerman and Golan at JISS conference

Breaking Israel News | 28.12.2017 | , Colonel (res.) Dr. Eran Lerman , Major General (res.) Yaakov Amidror
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Ex-IDF Deputy Chief at JISS: Gaza-West Bank Split Good for Israeli Security.

The Jerusalem Post | 27.12.2017 |
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Former Security Chief Amidror: Netanyahu Right to Push for Submarines

The Jerusalem Post | 28.12.2017 | Major General (res.) Yaakov Amidror
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Guatemala Breaks The Mold, But Jerusalem Firewall Intact For Now. Comment by Dr. Emmanuel Navon, The Media Line, 25.12.2017

The Media Line |25.12.2017 | Dr. Emmanuel Navon
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Tunnel Warfare with Hamas: Past, Present, Future. Comment by Gen. Amidror: The IDF will need to continue to update and adapt its tactics for combating the tunnel threat.

The Jerusalem Post | 22.12.2017 | Major General (res.) Yaakov Amidror
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UNGA cannot enjoy the best of two worlds with complete impunity. Interview with Dr. Emmanuel Navon on the Jerusalem vote. i24news, 21.12.2017

i24news | 21.12.2017 | Dr. Emmanuel Navon
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'Thunderous silence in the Arab world'. Interview with Prof. Efraim Inbar. INN, 20.12.2017

INN | 20.12.2017 | Professor Efraim Inbar
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Is Europe waking up on the Iranian threat? Not likely, experts say. Comment by Dr. Emmanuel Navon. JNS, 19.12.2017

JNS | 19.12.2017 | Dr. Emmanuel Navon
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Should the US withdraw from the Middle East Quartet? Comment by David M. Weinberg.

Christian Broadcasting Network (CBN) | 15.12.2017 | Mr. David M. Weinberg
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Israel eagerly awaits Pence visit, Palestinians prepare boycott. Comment by David M. Weinberg

World Israel News (WIN) | 17.12.2017 | Mr. David M. Weinberg
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Trump está entre o pragmatismo e a imprudência em Jerusalém. Comment by Prof. Efraim Inbar.

EXAME (Brazil) | 9.12.2017 | Professor Efraim Inbar
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Rééquilibrer le combat d’idées: L’institut d’études stratégiques de Jérusalem

LPH | 12.12.2017 (French) | Dr. Emmanuel Navon
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How JISS is shaking-up the think tank world in Israel. Interview with Prof. Efraim Inbar, i24news, 18.11.2017

i24news | 18.11.2017 | Professor Efraim Inbar
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US recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital would correct a historical anomaly. Comment by Col. (res.) Dr. Eran Lerman

The Jerusalem Post | 05.12.2017 | Colonel (res.) Dr. Eran Lerman
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Recognizing Jerusalem as Israel's capital is the right thing to do. Comment by Prof. Efraim Inbar and Dr. Emmanuel Navon

Xinhua News Agency (China) | 05.12.2017 | Professor Efraim Inbar , Dr. Emmanuel Navon
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Threats of violence over Jerusalem amount to a “toy gun”. Comment by Col. (res.) Eran Lerman

The Washington Post | 4.12.2017 | Colonel (res.) Dr. Eran Lerman
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Frustration and fury among Arabs at Trump's Jerusalem declaration. Comment by Prof. Efraim Inbar

Reuters | 6.12.2017 | Professor Efraim Inbar
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Trump Calls Jerusalem Plan Step Toward Peace, but It Puts Mideast on Edge. Comment by Prof. Efraim Inbar

The New York Times | 7.12.2017 | Professor Efraim Inbar
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Israel’s real interest today is to prevent Jordan from being destabilized by Iran, according to Dr. Eran Lerman.

The Jerusalem Post | 30.11.2017 | Colonel (res.) Dr. Eran Lerman
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Y. Amidror: "The Saudis have crossed the Rubicon"

THE JERUSALEM POST | 20.11.2017 | Major General (res.) Yaakov Amidror
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Shifting Sands in the Middle East. Interviews with Maj. Gen. (res.) Yaakov Amidror and Prof. Efraim Inbar

Christian Broadcasting Network | 7.11.2017 | Professor Efraim Inbar , Major General (res.) Yaakov Amidror
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On Iran, Syria and Saudi Arabia. Interview with Col. (res.) Dr. Eran Lerman

i24news |16.11.2017 | Colonel (res.) Dr. Eran Lerman
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Nearly three-quarters (72%) of Jewish Israelis think Israel should maintain its sovereignty over the Temple Mount

The Jerusalem Post | 3.11.2017 |
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On the launch of JISS. “Grapevine,” by Greer Fay Cashman, The Jerusalem Post, November 15, 2017

The Jerusalem Post | November 15, 2017 |
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On the intellectual roots of JISS - Interview (in French) with Dr. Emmanuel Navon.

Qualita Radio from Israel (French) | 8.11.2017 | Dr. Emmanuel Navon
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IAF hosts largest-ever ‘Blue Flag’ aerial exercise

TPS|Ynet | 05.11.17 | Colonel (res.) Dr. Eran Lerman
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Why Some Religious Israelis are Saying Women are Weakening the Army

JTA/THE JERUSALEM POST | 9.11.2017 | Colonel (res.) Yonatan Branski
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Interview with Col. (res.) Dr. Eran Lerman: "The main negative is that there is a sense that Trump is inconsistent, and that incoherent policy decisions have reduced America's standing in the world.”

The Jerusalem Post | 3.11.2017 | Colonel (res.) Dr. Eran Lerman
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New poll from new conservative think thank

Breaking Israel News | 7.11.2017 |
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New conservative think tank hosts 'Challenges of United Jerusalem' conference

Israel Hayom | 7.11.2017 |
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An interview with Maj. Gen. (res.) Yaakov Amidror about Israel's strategy vs. Russia and Iran in Syria, and about the launch of the institute.

Haaretz | 3.11.2017 | Major General (res.) Yaakov Amidror
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New institute promotes a 'conservative strategic worldview'

The Times of Israel | 7.11.2017 |
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Zeev Elkin vs. Nir Barkat at the inaugural conference of JISS. Should Kafr Akab and Shuafat be cut out of the Jerusalem municipality or not?

The Jerusalem Post | 8.11.2017 |
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JISS's Worthy Intellectual battles. Op-ed column.

27.10.2017 | The Jerusalem Post | Mr. David M. Weinberg
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Independence for the Kurds? Not so fast. Interview with Mr. Lazer Berman (i24news)

Mr. Lazar Berman
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New Conservative-Leaning Think Tank Launched in Jerusalem. Interview with Col. (res.) Dr. Eran Lerman (Jerusalem Post) 26.10.2017

Colonel (res.) Dr. Eran Lerman
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Article about the launch of JISS

Makor Rishon | 20.10.2017 |
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