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On the exposure of secret Iranian nuclear facilities Interview with Micky Aharonson
Can Hamas and Iran claim victory in Gaza?Interview with Miki Aharonson
Mideast experts: Leaked Zarif tape exposes Iran narrative of so-called ‘moderates,’ ‘hardliners’Prof. Efraim Inbar: There is no distinction between moderates and hardliners. All of Iran’s leaders have the same goals of kicking the Americans out of the Middle East, taking it over and going for the bomb.
In DC, Israel’s top spy and security wonk face a mission impossible on IranDr. Eran Lerman: They can move the needle a bit, but their trip is unlikely to prevent the Biden administration from barreling towards a deal with Tehran.
On the nuclear talks with Iran in ViennaInterview with Dr. Emmanuel Navon
Ex-national security adviser warns: ‘Iran has ability to harm us significantly’Yaakov Amidror: Tehran’s willingness to use its military capabilities against Israel ‘depends on what level they want to produce this encounter.’
After Saviz strike, Israel may be in dire straits trying to battle Iran at seaGeneral Amidror of JISS: The endgame is to make it clear to the Iranians that they cannot strike civilian ships that have a connection to Israel. And if they continue to do that, then Israel knows how to operate against Iran.
On Iran's advanced enrichment of uranium at NatanzInterview with Prof. Efraim Inbar
On the interim accord between the IAEA and IranInterview with Dr. Emmanuel Navon
The dangerous, disappearing PersiansProf. Efraim Inbar: Escalation in the use of force to reverse Iranian ascendance in Middle East politics, to prevent its nuclearization, and to prevent the encirclement of Israel by Iranian proxies, is probable.
Former Israeli official: Americans should not give Iranians leverage by easing sanctionsGeneral Yaakov Amidror: The Biden administration needs to grasp that it’s a different Middle East. I don’t think the old notions and ideas will work.
Netanyahu warns as Biden seeks reentry to Iran deal Maj. Gen. (res.) Yaakov Amidror at JISS: If the US returns to the old nuclear agreement with Iran, Israel will have no choice but to act militarily to prevent Iran from manufacturing a nuclear weapon.
With Iran nuclear deal likely, Israel puts all options back on the tableGeneral Amidror of JISS: If the US returns to the old nuclear agreement with Iran, Israel will have no choice but to act militarily to prevent Iran from manufacturing a nuclear weapon.
Iran and Israel: The inevitable war?Prof. Efraim Inbar for The Brussels Times
Reported Israeli strikes on Iranian targets in SyriaInterview with Prof. Efraim Inbar
Experts say Iran likely to delay retaliation against Israel for assassinated nuclear scientistProf. Efraim Inbar: It is wrong to assume that Iran will retaliate immediately.
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.
Arabs states draw closer to Israel to counter non-Arab powers Turkey and IranDr. Hay Eytan Cohen Yanarocak: Almost in every theater, Turkey, Qatar and Hamas are challenging the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia and Egypt.
Iran has ‘more to lose than to gain’ from Azerbaijan victoryMiki 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
Both Biden’s and Trump’s Iran policies raise concerns in IsraelGeneral 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.
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.
Rafael, Raytheon Reach Deal on ‘American’ Iron DomeDr. 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.
On blocking Iranian progress in developing nuclear weapons Maj. Gen. (Res.) Yaakov Amidror to i24 News
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.
Iran’s strategy amid Israel-Hezbollah tensionsDr. Yossi Mansharof of JISS argues that a reading of some Iranian press may hint at the regime’s complex policy during the tensions.
Hitting Iran where it hurtsDr. Yossi Mansharof: Nuclear weapons would boost Iran to superpower status. Diplomacy has failed to stop the regime.
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.
Prof. Efraim Inbar: The US and Israel are “on the same page” when it comes to the Iranian military presence on Syrian territory.
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.
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.
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.”
Israel's confrontation with Iran. Prof. Efraim Inbar, interviewed by Jay Sekulow Live.
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.
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.
The Protests in Iraq and Iran's involvement. Dr. Yossi Mansharoff Talks To I24 News.
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.
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.
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."
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.
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.
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.
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.
Professor Efraim Inbar on escalation in US-Iran tensions.
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.
Amidror: Iran Behind the Gaza Escalation. Why did the Islamic Jihad do this? The answer is again and again and again - Iran.
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.
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 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.”
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.
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.
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.”
Iran: Back in Focus. A report on the JISS conference about confronting Iran.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!"
Trump's announcement on Iran deal decision. Dr. Eran Lerman on france 24 news
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.
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
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.
How secure is Israel at 70? Prof. Efraim Inbar: Even with the Iran threat looming, we are still in a strong strategic situation
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
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.
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
