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Security expert: Hamas wants repeat of last May’s war with Israel

Security expert: Hamas wants repeat of last May's war with Israel

Professor Efraim Inbar
Media 19.04.2022
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Making connections between Hamas, UAE, Sheikh Jarrah and Israel-Turkey

Making connections between Hamas, UAE, Sheikh Jarrah and Israel-Turkey

Dr. Hay Eytan Cohen Yanarocak
Media 20.02.2022
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The Hamas takeover of Gaza killed the two-state solution

The Hamas takeover of Gaza killed the two-state solution

Professor Hillel Frisch
Media 28.12.2021
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The Hamas takeover of Gaza killed the two-state solution

The Hamas takeover of Gaza killed the two-state solution

Professor Hillel Frisch
Media 28.12.2021
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Hamas takeover of Gaza killed the two-state solution

The American pressure against the Atarot housing project north of Jerusalem was likely meant to maintain the possibility of a two-state solution.

Professor Hillel Frisch
Policy Papers 23.12.2021
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Israel wants Erdogan to act on Hamas

Israel wants Erdogan to act on Hamas

Dr. Hay Eytan Cohen Yanarocak
Media 05.12.2021
hamas Israel-Turkey relations
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Israel’s FM Lapid: Hamas offices in Istambul must be shutdown

Israel's FM Lapid: Hamas offices in Istambul must be shutdown
Interview with Prof. Efraim Inbar

Professor Efraim Inbar
Media 23.11.2021
hamas Turkey
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Interview with Olivier Rafowicz on Iron Dome shooting down Hamas drone

Interview with Olivier Rafowicz on Iron Dome shooting down Hamas drone

Col. (res.) Olivier Rafowicz
Media 09.11.2021
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On Qatari aid to Hamas in the Gaza Strip

On Qatari aid to Hamas in the Gaza Strip
Interview with Prof. Efraim Inbar

Professor Efraim Inbar
Media 23.08.2021
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The May 2021 Missile Duel Between Hamas and Israel

Briefing by Dr. Uzi Rubin, Thursday, July 29, 2021

Dr. Uzi Rubin
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01.08.2021
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Turkey’s empty charm offensive

Turkey’s empty charm offensive
Dr. Hay Eytan Cohen Yanarocak: Unless it is backed with tangible steps—like putting an end to Ankara’s support to Hamas—the realization of a genuine normalization will not be achieved.

Dr. Hay Eytan Cohen Yanarocak
Media 01.08.2021
Turkey
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On Israel-Hamas truce negotiations

On Israel-Hamas truce negotiations
Interview with Dr. Eran Lerman

Colonel (res.) Dr. Eran Lerman
Media 29.07.2021
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Frustrated by Israel’s Refusal to Allow Qatari Cash Into Gaza, Hamas Threatens Violence

Frustrated by Israel’s Refusal to Allow Qatari Cash Into Gaza, Hamas Threatens Violence
Col. Eran Lerman: New Israeli government has a different strategy for dealing with Hamas, and as things stand it will not allow suitcases of Qatari cash to enter Gaza.

Colonel (res.) Dr. Eran Lerman
Media 29.07.2021
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There is No Clear-Cut Solution for Gaza

There are plenty of nice plans for Gaza, but none that will change the core truth: Hamas will continue to seek Israel’s destruction, and Israel will continue to defend itself.

Major General (res.) Yaakov Amidror
Policy Papers 16.06.2021
Gaza

On Hamas demands and Israel’s response

On Hamas demands and Israel’s response
Interview with Prof. Efraim Inbar 

Professor Efraim Inbar
Media 13.06.2021
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Egyptian Mediation between Israel and Hamas Can Be Useful

If three core principles are maintained.

Colonel (res.) Dr. Eran Lerman
Policy Papers 03.06.2021
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Hamas’ Tunnel Apparatus Set Back Years, Israel Says

Hamas’ Tunnel Apparatus Set Back Years, Israel Says
Dr. Yagil Henkin: Hamas will diversify its tactics further: Immerse its people even more within the civilian population, step up its rocket firing from buildings, launch explosive drones, and more.

Dr. Yagil Henkin
Media 03.06.2021
hamas Israeli Palestinian Conflict

Can Hamas and Iran claim victory in Gaza?

Can Hamas and Iran claim victory in Gaza?
Interview with Miki Aharonson

Ms. Micky Aharonson
Media 25.05.2021
hamas Iran
interview with Prof. Efraim Inbar

Insights on the Hamas-Israel conflict

Insights on the Hamas-Israel conflict
Interview with Prof. Efraim Inbar

Professor Efraim Inbar
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25.05.2021
Israeli Palestinian Conflict
Palestinian militants stand in front of a crashed building

Who Won the 2021 Gaza War?

Since war is about inflicting pain and sustaining pain, Israel clearly can be declared the winner of the recent confrontation.

Professor Efraim Inbar
Policy Papers 24.05.2021
Israeli Palestinian Conflict
Pro-Palestinian Protests In Iran Iranian clergywomen hold a giant Palestinian flag and portraits of the Iranian former Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Quds Force General Qasem Soleimani

Iran and Hamas’s Jerusalem/Gaza offensive against Israel

As ever, Iran prefers to avoid direct involvement. But without its backing, support and expertise, the latest Hamas offensive against Israel would have been inconceivable.

Dr. Jonathan Spyer
Policy Papers 24.05.2021
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On the Israel-Hamas War

On the Israel-Hamas War
Interview with Prof. Efraim Inbar

Professor Efraim Inbar
Media 18.05.2021
Israeli Palestinian Conflict
Eran Lerman on BBC WORLD NEWS

On the Israel-Hamas War

On the Israel-Hamas War
Interview with Dr. Eran Lerman

Colonel (res.) Dr. Eran Lerman
Media 18.05.2021
hamas Israeli Palestinian Conflict
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On Hamas’ use of human shields

On Hamas’ use of human shields
Interview with Dr. Emmanuel Navon

Dr. Emmanuel Navon
Media 18.05.2021
hamas
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Gaza-Israel conflict shakes foundations of Middle East coexistence

Gaza-Israel conflict shakes foundations of Middle East coexistence
Prof. Efraim Inbar: This unrest inside Israel comes at a time when, for the first time in the political history of Israel, an Arab party was ready to join a government coalition. But now this possibility is over.

Professor Efraim Inbar
Media 18.05.2021
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‘Bloodthirsty’ Arab mobs wreak havoc across Israel, but experts believe they are a minority

‘Bloodthirsty’ Arab mobs wreak havoc across Israel, but experts believe they are a minority
Dr. David Koren: Most eastern Jerusalem Arabs “still seek greater integration into the broader Israeli-Jewish Jerusalem envelope of higher education and gainful employment. For this purpose, they generally are willing to behave moderately.

Dr. David Koren
Media 13.05.2021
Israeli Palestinian Conflict
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French Response to the Israel-Hamas Conflict

French Response to the Israel-Hamas Conflict
Interview with Dr. Emmanuel Navon (French)

Dr. Emmanuel Navon
Media 13.05.2021
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The Mistakes Made by Hamas

The Mistakes Made by Hamas
Interview with Dr. Emmanuel Navon

Dr. Emmanuel Navon
Media 13.05.2021
Gaza Israeli Palestinian Conflict
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If current Mideast violence a test, some experts say Biden is failing

If current Mideast violence a test, some experts say Biden is failing
Prof. Efraim Inbar: How long will it take the progressives to affect the Biden administration?

Professor Efraim Inbar
Media 13.05.2021
US Israel Relations
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Why can’t Netanyahu free Israelis from Gaza as easily as from Syria?

Why can’t Netanyahu free Israelis from Gaza as easily as from Syria?
Col. (res.) Dr. Eran Lerman: Russian President Putin has strong relationships with both Netanyahu and Syrian President Assad, whereas Hamas has unrealistic demands.

Colonel (res.) Dr. Eran Lerman
Media 22.02.2021
Gaza
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Arabs states draw closer to Israel to counter non-Arab powers Turkey and Iran

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.

Dr. Hay Eytan Cohen Yanarocak
Media 12.11.2020
Iran Turkey

Hizb ut-Tahrir wants a caliphate, and sees even Hamas as a target

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.

Dr. David Koren
Media 11.11.2020
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Who’s who in the race for Hamas’ top political spot?

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'

Dr. Hay Eytan Cohen Yanarocak
Media 10.09.2020
hamas Turkey
the media line

Hizbullah, Hamas Chiefs Discuss Israel-UAE Deal

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.

Professor Efraim Inbar
Media 09.09.2020
Hezbollah Lebanon

How will Hamas respond to annexation?

How will Hamas respond to annexation?
Col. (res.) Dr. Eran Lerman: Israel can handle any of the aftershocks.

Colonel (res.) Dr. Eran Lerman
Media 29.06.2020
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The Middle East from space coronavirus

Coronavirus in the Middle East: A Review and Assessment

This paper reviews the responses of Middle Eastern countries to the spread of the coronavirus and highlights diplomatic and defense implications stemming from the situation. The assessment of JISS fellows is that the coronavirus crisis will not fundamentally change power dynamics in the region or alter the prevailing ambitions and policies of key countries.

Scholarship 05.05.2020
Coronavirus Middle East
DOHA, QATAR - JULY 5, 2017: An attack on the value of the Qatar

Qatari Cash for Hamas Will Backfire on Israel

What Happens When Hezbollah Seeks a Similar Arrangement of Quiet for Cash?

Dr. Udi Levi
Policy Papers 05.03.2020
Gaza Hamas
השבוע נערך תרגיל רחב היקף של מפקדת חטיבת השריון “סער מגולן”, בשילוב כוחות פלס”ר החטיבה ברמת הגולן. בתמונות נראים לוחמי פלס”ר החטיבה מפלסים את הדרך לכוח המשוריין...............................צילום: אביר סולטן, דובר צה”ל.

The Reemergence of Gray-Zone Warfare in Modern Conflicts

Israel’s Struggle against Hamas’s Indirect Approach

Dr. Omer Dostri
Policy Papers 01.01.2020
Hamas
hezbollah

Iran creating more Hezbollahs across the Middle East

Escalating tensions with Iran should be a warning that Tehran’s strategy of training and arming proxy terror groups throughout the Middle East is not being countered aggressively enough.

Major General (res.) Yaakov Amidror
Policy Papers 07.10.2019
Hezbollah Iran

Will Israel launch a military ground operation in Gaza?

Will Israel launch a military ground operation in Gaza?
Prof. Efraim Inbar: A large-scale invasion is inevitable.

Professor Efraim Inbar
Media 30.08.2019
Gaza hamas
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A Large-Scale Ground Offensive against Hamas is Inevitable

Neglecting IDF ground maneuver capabilities is a dangerous gamble.

Professor Efraim Inbar
Policy Papers 09.08.2019
Hamas
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Iran Increases Hamas Funding in Exchange for Intel on Israel Missiles

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.

Dr. Yossi Mansharof
Media 07.08.2019
hamas Iran

Is it time for the IDF to inflict ‘massive damage’ on Hamas?

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.

Professor Efraim Inbar
Media 13.05.2019
Gaza hamas

Iran’s grip on Gaza is Israel’s nightmare

The notion that Hamas could be incentivised by the injection of funds from Qatar has proven erroneous or deeply problematic.

Dr. Jonathan Spyer
Policy Papers 13.05.2019
Gaza Hamas Iran
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Egyptian mediation in Gaza is a strategic asset by its own right

It is in Israel's interest to solidify the Egyptian role in Gaza, in the context of "conflict management" as a governing policy concept. Egyptian participation in the efforts to stabilize the situation in Gaza serves as an important component in the vital Egypt-Israel relationship. It also helps erode Hamas' pretensions of Jihad.

Colonel (res.) Dr. Eran Lerman
Policy Papers 18.04.2019
Egypt Gaza Hamas

Does Hamas see Israel’s deterrence waning?

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.

Professor Efraim Inbar , Colonel (res.) Dr. Eran Lerman
Media 09.04.2019
Gaza hamas

Gaza rocket hits Israeli home injuring seven; Netanyahu cuts short Washington trip

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.”

Colonel (res.) Dr. Eran Lerman
Media 27.03.2019
Gaza hamas

Political Dynamics Raise Risk for Israel-Hamas Clash

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.”

Colonel (res.) Dr. Eran Lerman
Media 27.03.2019
Gaza hamas

Hamas misread the map

The IDF's response will be harsher than usual, not because Israelis in the center are more valued than those in the periphery but because of the emerging need to show Hamas that it has grossly misjudged.

Colonel (res.) Dr. Eran Lerman
Policy Papers 26.03.2019
Gaza Hamas
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Rocket From Gaza Hits Israel, Prompting Netanyahu to Curtail U.S. Trip

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

Colonel (res.) Dr. Eran Lerman
Media 26.03.2019
Gaza
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CAN HAMAS ROCKETS THREATEN BEN-GURION AIRPORT FLIGHTS?

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.

Dr. Uzi Rubin
Media 27.12.2018
hamas missiles

How Hamas Brought Israel to the Brink of Election Chaos

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.

Colonel (res.) Dr. Eran Lerman
Media 18.11.2018
Gaza hamas

Is the situation with Gaza ‘the problem from hell?’

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.

Professor Efraim Inbar
Media 18.11.2018
Gaza hamas

The threat is real

The challenge now is how to make it clear to the Hamas leadership that it should not believe is own supercilious words.

Colonel (res.) Dr. Eran Lerman
Policy Papers 18.11.2018
Gaza Hamas

In the Middle East, you win with fear

Only a crushing and devastating blow to Hamas will pave the way for a truce that would not be a victory for the terrorists.

Professor Efraim Inbar
Policy Papers 15.11.2018
Gaza

A draw with Hamas is strategically unsatisfactory

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

Policy Papers 19.10.2018
Gaza Hamas

Hamas’ Cyber Activity against Israel

Although Hamas' cyber capabilities do not now constitute a serious threat to Israel, this reality can quickly change in view of the rapid pace of technological progress.

Dr. Omer Dostri
Policy Papers 15.10.2018
Hamas Terrorism
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Ex-IDF Deputy Chief at JISS: Gaza-West Bank Split Good for Israeli Security

Ex-IDF Deputy Chief at JISS: Gaza-West Bank Split Good for Israeli Security.

Media 01.01.2018
Gaza hamas
j post logo

Tunnel Warfare with Hamas: Past, Present, Future

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.

Major General (res.) Yaakov Amidror
Media 29.12.2017
Gaza hamas
Blurry Background of Terrorist carry weapon hidden in darkness

Don’t return terrorist bodies for nothing

It makes no sense to return the bodies of Hamas terrorists killed in a tunnel strike without Hamas giving us something in exchange.

Major General (res.) Yaakov Amidror
Policy Papers 15.11.2017
Terrorism

Hamas Security Has Beards, Fatah Doesn’t: Why Real PA Unity Won’t Happen

Only a showdown can decide between Hamas and Fatah rule, with one side totally victorious and the other totally defeated, and it is doubtful that Fatah can muster the strength to make a bid for true power in Gaza.

Professor Hillel Frisch
Policy Papers 17.10.2017
Palestinian Authority

The real test for the Palestinian reconciliation is disarming Hamas

A Fatah-Hamas reconciliation is promising for the Palestinian people, but it cannot come at Israel's expense.

Major General (res.) Yaakov Amidror
Policy Papers 07.10.2017
Palestinian Authority
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