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Long live the Tsar. An interview with Miki Aharonon about Putin’s visit to Israel.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 Protests in Iraq and Iran's involvement. Dr. Yossi Mansharoff Talks To I24 News.
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.
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.
Should Israel sign non-aggression pacts with Arab countries? Prof. Efraim Inbar: Pushing for formal agreements is counterproductive.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.”
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 National Security of Israel. Professor Efraim Inbar Speaks With Vanguardia Dossier (Spain).
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.
Israel - Jordan: Diplomacy & Security. Dr. Joshua Krasna: The security and stability of Jordan is always a question, but the King is in control.
'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.
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.
Tensions escalate amid intense Israeli-Iranian conflict. Dr. Yossi Mansharof interview with Chinese Xinhua News Agency.
“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
L’agence tous risques. Prof. Efraim Inbar: UNRWA perpetuates the conflict and must be gradually dismantled.
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.”
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.
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.
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.
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.
“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.
After Trump abandons Kurds, Israel knows it can’t rely on anyone. Col. (res.) Dr. Eran Lerman: Trump’s step is a “moral outrage.”
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.”
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.
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.
"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."
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.
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.
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.
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’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.
Tensions between Israel and Hamas in Gaza. Prof. Efraim Inbar speaks with TV7.
Tensions on Israel's northern border. Dr. Eran Lerman speaks to Xinhuanet on the tensions on israel's northern border.
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.
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.
Will Israel launch a military ground operation in Gaza? Prof. Efraim Inbar: A large-scale invasion is inevitable.
Iran, Russia, US & Israel Play High-Stakes Geopolitical Chess in Persian Gulf. Interviews with Dr. Jonathan Spyer and Dr. Yossi Mansharof.
How Dangerous is Hizballah now? Interview with Prof. Efraim Inbar and Dr. Yossi Mansharof.
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.
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.
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.
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.
US-Iranian brinkmanship. Prof. Efraim Inbar on US-Iranian brinkmanship.
India’s space program. WION speaks to Missile Defense expert Dr. Uzi Rubin ahead of India's 2nd Moon Mission.
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 Trump Plan Partially Revealed. An interview with Prof. Efraim Inbar.
Iran's declaration on uranium enrichment. Dr. Yossi Mansharof on Kan English News.
Tension between the United States and Iran. Dr. Yossi Mansharof in an interview to "Strictly Security".
What can URP’s interim ministers actually do? Col. Lerman: Smotrich will have little room to maneuver, even in the security cabinet.
Kremlin says Russia-US-Israel meeting 'very important’. Dr. Eran Lerman, former Deputy NSC head: Meeting is Russian ‘slap’ at Iran.
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.
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.
SHOULD THE MOSSAD BE INVOLVED IN FIGHTING BDS? General Amidror: Israel must do everything with all means to fight BDS.
‘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.
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.
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.
Reasons they hate us. Prof. Efraim Inbar: Nine reasons antisemitism is rife.
Professor Efraim Inbar on escalation in US-Iran tensions.
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.
National Cohesion must be Top Priority for Next Government. New JISS national security plan emphasizes preparedness for war and social solidarity.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Will the PA Collapse? No, says Prof. Efraim Inbar, because it’s good business for Abbas and his family
'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.'
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.
Amidror: Iran Behind the Gaza Escalation. Why did the Islamic Jihad do this? The answer is again and again and again - Iran.
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.
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.
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.
Netanyahu’s True Colors? No to Palestinian State, Yes to Annexing Parts of West Bank. Audio interview with Prof. Efraim Inbar.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.”
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.”
Rocket From Gaza Hits Israel, Prompting Netanyahu to Curtail U.S. Trip. Col. (res.) Dr. Eran Lerman of JISS: Hamas is playing with fire.
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’
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.
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.
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 Rift Inside Iran's Governing Bodies. Interpretation following the resignation of Foreign Minister Zarif. Dr. Yossi Mansharof in an interview with i24.
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.”
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.
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 has not fully deterred Iranian aggression in Syria. Prof. Efraim Inbar: Iran still remains determined to open a second front against Israel in Syria.
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.
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.”
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.
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.
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”.
'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.
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.
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.”
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.”
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?
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 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 Folly of Supporting Lebanon’s Military. Yossi Mansharof: Washington must acknowledge that the Lebanese Armed Forces and Hezbollah are allies.
Israel and Lebanon: Dangerous Liaisons. Dr. Emmanuel Navon: Relations between Israel and its northern neighbor have become dangerously explosive.
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.
Iran: Back in Focus. A report on the JISS conference about confronting Iran.
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.
Like Obama, Trump is eroding American credibility. Dr. Emmanuel Navon: The US pullout from Syria is both a strategic and a moral mistake.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Internal Palestinian politics play big role in rising tension with Israel. Prof. Efraim Inbar: It is too soon to call this an escalation.
Official: Israel must be careful in its relations with Gulf states.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
INSS vs. JISS: Worthy Intellectual Battles. Two rival think tanks with deep differences in approach to security matters.
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.
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.
Rare event showcases potential of Israeli-Palestinian business cooperation. David Weinberg of JISS: The Trump administration is making a contribution to realistic peace discourse.
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.
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.
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.
On dismantling the illegal the Bedouin settlement, Khan al Ahmar. Dr. Emmanuel Navon, i24news 22.10.2018
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?
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.
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.
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.”
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.
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.
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.”
Winning hasbara strategies. Emphasize shared values and Israel’s desire for peace, and don’t be embarrassed by Israel’s strength.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Forcing Iran out of Syria. It may take a full-scale war, but it’s worth it, says General Amidror.
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.
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.
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.
'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.
A Strategic Vision for the Eastern Mediterranean. Col. (res.) Dr. Eran Lerman comments on the new dynamics of the region.
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.
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.
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.
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.”
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.
Analysis of Trump-Putin Helsinki summit. with Dr. Eran Lerman and Mrs. Miki Aharonson of JISS. “One on One with Prof. Alan Dershowitz,”
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.
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.
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.
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.
FOREIGN POLICY EXPERT: ISRAEL NEEDS TO RECOGNIZE ITS POWER AND LEVERAGE Interview with JISS's Dr. Emmanuel Navon: Israel is not weak!
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.
Concerns Raised Southern Syrian Regime Offensive May Spill Over to Israel Lerman and Boms of JISS: Will Israel abandon its allies?
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.
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.
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.
Israelis Debate Future of U.S. Military Aid. Dr. Eran Lerman: it won’t be easy renegotiate the US-Israel MOU.
'The situation in Gaza isn't about to change' Prof. Efraim Inbar: Israel must understand the situation in Gaza will remain unchanged.
Prof. Efraim Inbar on Iran, Trump and Turkey Australian Jewish News, 8.6.2018
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!"
Has the Two-State Solution Run its Course? Professor Efraim Inbar on J-Air (Australia) 22.05.2018
Turkey, Israel, Syria. Professor Efraim Inbar discusses Turkey and Israel's strategic positions, plus recent developments in Syria.
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.
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.
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.
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."
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.
'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.
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.
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.”
America set to inaugurate embassy in Jerusalem. Prof. Efraim Inbar: The move introduces a dose of realism into the international discourse on Jerusalem.
Trump's announcement on Iran deal decision. Dr. Eran Lerman on france 24 news
Abbas blames the Jews for the Holocaust. Comment by Dr. Emmanuel Navon
DEFENSE EXPERT: IRAN DID NOT DEPLOY ITS BEST MISSILES IN THURSDAY ATTACK Uzi Rubin: Iran has more advanced missiles which it did not use.
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.
‘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.
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.”
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.”
Israel welcomes U.S. pullout of Iran deal amid high alert over Iranian response Prof. Efraim Inbar: Israel's deterrence is increasingly stronger
Dr. Emmanuel Navon on Mahmoud Abbas’ anti-Semitic speech
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.
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.”
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.
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.
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.
How secure is Israel at 70? Prof. Efraim Inbar: Even with the Iran threat looming, we are still in a strong strategic situation
The situation in Syria Dr. Emmanuel Navon
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
'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.
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
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.
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
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
Africans Seeking Refuge in the Promised Land. Dr. Emmanuel Navon: Israel is not a job agency. Los Angeles Jewish Journal 21.03.2018
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.
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
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
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
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
Former Israeli and U.S. top diplomats express admiration, caution on embassy move. Prof. Efraim Inbar: The move is historic justice.
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.
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
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
Dr. Emmanuel Navon: Putin has the ability to rein in the Iranians. The Media Line, 11.2.2018
Secret Iranian missile factory in Lebanon requires preemptive Israeli attack. Comment by Prof. Efraim Inbar: Preemptive attack is an option.
'Gaza is not Israel's responsibility'. Professor Efraim Inbar says Israel has no responsibility to aid Gaza, not providing aid may bring down Hamas.
Too early to judge Netanyahu-Trump impact on Iran deal in Davos. Comment by Dr. Eran Lerman World Israel News 29.1.2018
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
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
Hezbollah's Reign of Terror: From Beirut And Beyond. Comment by Prof. Efraim Inbar, The Jerusalem Post, 21.1.2018
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
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
On Russia’s anti-Trump posturing regarding Iran Comment by Col. (res.) Dr. Eran Lerman, The Media Line, 06.01.2018
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
Israeli experts question Egypt’s military buildup. Comment by Dr. Yagil Henkin, Defense News, 10.01.2018
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.
Question of IDF Readiness For Next War Is Unanswerable. .Amidror, Lerman and Golan at JISS conference
Ex-IDF Deputy Chief at JISS: Gaza-West Bank Split Good for Israeli Security.
Former Security Chief Amidror: Netanyahu Right to Push for Submarines
Guatemala Breaks The Mold, But Jerusalem Firewall Intact For Now. Comment by Dr. Emmanuel Navon, The Media Line, 25.12.2017
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.
UNGA cannot enjoy the best of two worlds with complete impunity. Interview with Dr. Emmanuel Navon on the Jerusalem vote. i24news, 21.12.2017
'Thunderous silence in the Arab world'. Interview with Prof. Efraim Inbar. INN, 20.12.2017
Is Europe waking up on the Iranian threat? Not likely, experts say. Comment by Dr. Emmanuel Navon. JNS, 19.12.2017
Should the US withdraw from the Middle East Quartet? Comment by David M. Weinberg.
Israel eagerly awaits Pence visit, Palestinians prepare boycott. Comment by David M. Weinberg
Trump está entre o pragmatismo e a imprudência em Jerusalém. Comment by Prof. Efraim Inbar.
Rééquilibrer le combat d’idées: L’institut d’études stratégiques de Jérusalem
How JISS is shaking-up the think tank world in Israel. Interview with Prof. Efraim Inbar, i24news, 18.11.2017
US recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital would correct a historical anomaly. Comment by Col. (res.) Dr. Eran Lerman
Recognizing Jerusalem as Israel's capital is the right thing to do. Comment by Prof. Efraim Inbar and Dr. Emmanuel Navon
Threats of violence over Jerusalem amount to a “toy gun”. Comment by Col. (res.) Eran Lerman
Frustration and fury among Arabs at Trump's Jerusalem declaration. Comment by Prof. Efraim Inbar
Trump Calls Jerusalem Plan Step Toward Peace, but It Puts Mideast on Edge. Comment by Prof. Efraim Inbar
Israel’s real interest today is to prevent Jordan from being destabilized by Iran, according to Dr. Eran Lerman.
Y. Amidror: "The Saudis have crossed the Rubicon"
Shifting Sands in the Middle East. Interviews with Maj. Gen. (res.) Yaakov Amidror and Prof. Efraim Inbar
On Iran, Syria and Saudi Arabia. Interview with Col. (res.) Dr. Eran Lerman
Nearly three-quarters (72%) of Jewish Israelis think Israel should maintain its sovereignty over the Temple Mount
On the launch of JISS. “Grapevine,” by Greer Fay Cashman, The Jerusalem Post, November 15, 2017
On the intellectual roots of JISS - Interview (in French) with Dr. Emmanuel Navon.
IAF hosts largest-ever ‘Blue Flag’ aerial exercise
Why Some Religious Israelis are Saying Women are Weakening the Army
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.”
New poll from new conservative think thank
New conservative think tank hosts 'Challenges of United Jerusalem' conference
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.
New institute promotes a 'conservative strategic worldview'
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?
JISS's Worthy Intellectual battles. Op-ed column.
Independence for the Kurds? Not so fast. Interview with Mr. Lazer Berman (i24news)
New Conservative-Leaning Think Tank Launched in Jerusalem. Interview with Col. (res.) Dr. Eran Lerman (Jerusalem Post) 26.10.2017
Article about the launch of JISS
