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Iran and Israel: The inevitable war?

Iran and Israel: The inevitable war?
Prof. Efraim Inbar for The Brussels Times

Professor Efraim Inbar
Commentary 17.01.2021
Iran

Reported Israeli strikes on Iranian targets in Syria

Reported Israeli strikes on Iranian targets in Syria
Interview with Prof. Efraim Inbar

Professor Efraim Inbar
Commentary 17.01.2021
Iran Syria
Relationship Between The Israel And The Iran. Two Flags Of Count

Iran and Israel: The Inevitable War?

Iran-Israel relations are essentially a zero-sum game, leaving Israel little choice but to act upon its existential instincts. Therefore, 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.

Professor Efraim Inbar
Scholarship 06.01.2021
Iran

The IDF Prepares for Tensions with Iran

The IDF Prepares for Tensions with Iran
Interview with Dr. Eran Lerman

Colonel (res.) Dr. Eran Lerman
Commentary 06.01.2021
Israeli-Iranian relations

Israeli airstrikes on Iranian targets in Syria

Israeli airstrikes on Iranian targets in Syria
Interview with Dr. Eran Lerman, ILTV 27.12.2020

Colonel (res.) Dr. Eran Lerman
Commentary 29.12.2020
Syria

Understanding Israel’s War in the ‘Grey Zone’

Israel seeks to disrupt Iran's efforts to develop nuclear weapons, and to reverse the Iranian project to entrench its forces in Iraq, Syria and Lebanon.

Dr. Jonathan Spyer
Policy Papers 27.12.2020
israeli-iranian relations

Experts predict what Israel can expect from new administration

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.

Major General (res.) Yaakov Amidror
Commentary 27.12.2020
US Israel Relations
Jerusalem Post Logo

Ex-NSC chief Amidror: Huge mistake for Biden to drop leverage on Iran

Ex-NSC chief Amidror: Huge mistake for Biden to drop leverage on Iran
Biden should seek Iran nuke restrictions for 50 years.

Major General (res.) Yaakov Amidror
Commentary 23.12.2020
US - Iran relations

Experts say Iran likely to delay retaliation against Israel for assassinated nuclear scientist

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.

Professor Efraim Inbar
Commentary 13.12.2020
Iran Israeli-Iranian relations

Putin’s strategy in Israel, Iran and Syria

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)

Ms. Micky Aharonson
Commentary 13.12.2020
russia

Can Biden move Qatar away from Iran and the Muslim Brotherhood?

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.

Professor Efraim Inbar
Commentary 01.12.2020
Iran Qatar

Biden’s foreign-policy appointments and what they might mean for Israel

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

Professor Efraim Inbar
Commentary 26.11.2020
US Israel Relations

Israel’s Role in Helping the Biden Administration Set Policy Towards Iran

Israel should seek to persuade the Biden transition team not to offer Iran any premature concessions; it should outline what would constitute an acceptable, "stronger and longer" deal; find other international actors to support the policy suggested by Israel (possibly France and even Russia); and prepare a viable military option, both to strengthen America’s negotiating hand and as an option in the case of failure to reverse Iran's present course.

Major General (res.) Yaakov Amidror , Professor Efraim Inbar , Colonel (res.) Dr. Eran Lerman
Policy Papers 24.11.2020
Iran US Israel Relations

Time for an Israeli Peace Initiative

To acquire greater freedom of action in dealing with Iran's quest for nuclear weapons, Israel needs to minimize tensions with the US on the Palestinian front.

Professor Efraim Inbar , Colonel (res.) Dr. Eran Lerman
Policy Papers 24.11.2020
Israeli Palestinian Conflict US Israel Relations

China’s Alternative Vision for Gulf Security

Trump's Middle East peace plan and the recent Israel-Arab peace accords limit Chinese influence in the region. Countering this, China is advancing a collective security concept for the region based on the JCPOA. The US and Israel must stymie this Chinese gambit and reinforce the Abraham Accords.

Mr. Tuvia Gering
Policy Papers 17.11.2020
Arab Gulf states China

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
Commentary 12.11.2020
Iran Turkey
Unmanned aerial vehicle

UAVs in the Skies of the Mediterranean

UAVs, which used to be supportive weapons systems, are rapidly maturing into decisive weapons. Israel now faces threats from the entire spectrum of unmanned aerospace vehicles, ranging from Unmanned Combat Air Vehicles (UCAVs) to Kamikaze drones and precision ballistic missiles.

Dr. Uzi Rubin
Scholarship 11.11.2020
Middle East UAV

Iran has ‘more to lose than to gain’ from Azerbaijan victory

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

Ms. Micky Aharonson
Commentary 02.11.2020
anti-Semitism Azerbaijan

Israel’s Geopolitical Challenges in the Deadly Conflict Between Armenia, Azerbaijan

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.

Professor Efraim Inbar
Commentary 25.10.2020
Israel Armenia Relations Israel Azerbaijan Relations
Jerusalem Post Logo

Both Biden’s and Trump’s Iran policies raise concerns in Israel

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.

Major General (res.) Yaakov Amidror
Commentary 18.10.2020
Iran US - Iran relations

Experts believe Israel unlikely to drop lucrative arms sales to Azerbaijan

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.

Professor Efraim Inbar
Commentary 06.10.2020
Azerbaijan Israel Azerbaijan Relations

Stabilizing forces growing stronger

The peace deals between Israel, the UAE and Bahrain mark the completion of an existing process by which the region's stabilizing forces are banding together against the Iranian threat.

Colonel (res.) Dr. Eran Lerman
Policy Papers 15.09.2020
Bahrain Iran

Iran’s Space Program

Iran’s space program is more than a by-product of its missile program. It is central to the Islamic Republic's quest for regional hegemony and global power.

Dr. Uzi Rubin
Scholarship 10.09.2020
Iran
Jerusalem Post Logo

Will Israel strike Iran?

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.

Professor Efraim Inbar , Major General (res.) Yaakov Amidror
Commentary 26.08.2020
Iran Israeli-Iranian relations
Israel-UAE-Mediterranean-Puzzle-Illustration

UAE treaty part of a much bigger game

Israel is a key player in the crisis currently unfolding in the eastern Mediterranean basin, on the same side as the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Egypt and Greece.

Colonel (res.) Dr. Eran Lerman
Policy Papers 16.08.2020
UAE-Israel Peace Plan
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Lebanon’s domestic and regional woes

Lebanon's domestic and regional woes
Dr. Eran Lerman: Iran is the foreign occupier of Lebanon, through the agency of Hezbollah.

Colonel (res.) Dr. Eran Lerman
Commentary 16.08.2020
Lebanon

If the enemy of my enemy gets the bomb: Saudi nuclear plan gives Israel headache

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.

Dr. Joshua Krasna
Commentary 13.08.2020
Saudi Arabia

Rafael, Raytheon Reach Deal on ‘American’ Iron Dome

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.

Dr. Uzi Rubin
Commentary 09.08.2020
Iran US Military

On blocking Iranian progress in developing nuclear weapons

On blocking Iranian progress in developing nuclear weapons
Maj. Gen. (Res.) Yaakov Amidror to i24 News

Major General (res.) Yaakov Amidror
Commentary Videos 04.08.2020
Iran
Jerusalem Post Logo

How can Israel navigate the divide between Azerbaijan and Armenia?

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.

Colonel (res.) Dr. Eran Lerman
Commentary 02.08.2020
Iran Israeli-Iranian relations
Jerusalem Post Logo

Iran’s strategy amid Israel-Hezbollah tensions

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.

Dr. Yossi Mansharof
Commentary 29.07.2020
Hezbollah Iran

Iran’s Space Program

Video briefing by JISS fellow Dr. Uzi Rubin, founder and first director of the Israel Missile Defense Organization, about Iran’s space program. (July 26, 2020)

Dr. Uzi Rubin
Videos 28.07.2020
iran
Assad and Putin middle east illustration

The Tensions between Assad and Iran Present an Opportunity in Syria

Israel and the US may have an opportunity to incentivize Assad and Putin to cooperate in constraining Iran's presence in Syria.

Colonel (res.) Dr. Eran Lerman , Dr. Aiman Mansour , Ms. Micky Aharonson
Policy Papers 26.07.2020
Iran Syria

Hitting Iran where it hurts

Hitting Iran where it hurts
Dr. Yossi Mansharof: Nuclear weapons would boost Iran to superpower status. Diplomacy has failed to stop the regime.

Dr. Yossi Mansharof
Commentary 19.07.2020
Iran

Middle East Meltdowns and Mayhem

Watch this video briefing by JISS fellow Dr. Jonathan Spyer about flashpoints across the Mideast, from North Africa to Iran; especially conflicts fueled by Iran. (Briefing delivered to AIJAC in early July).

Dr. Jonathan Spyer
Videos 14.07.2020
iran Middle East

Shortening mandatory service is a danger to Israel

Soldiers in uniform for less time means the army has less time to train them and can make use of their skills for a shorter period. In addition, there is no benefit in releasing potential young workers early at a time of rife unemployment.

Professor Efraim Inbar
Policy Papers 14.07.2020
IDF Iran
Erdogan

Erdogan’s Arc of Destabilization

From northwest Iraq to Tripoli on Libya’s African coast, Turkey is flexing its muscles – without the slightest nod to the supposedly ‘pro-Western’ and ‘pro-NATO’ orientation that Turkey’s Western apologists like to recall.

Dr. Jonathan Spyer
Policy Papers 05.07.2020
Middle East Turkey
Khamenei and Jerusalem

Qods Day Advances Iran’s Regional Aspirations

“Qods Day” reflects Tehran's determination to annihilate Israel, a pillar of Iranian foreign policy. It also is an important part of “exporting” the Islamic Revolution.

Dr. Yossi Mansharof
Policy Papers 21.06.2020
Iran israeli-iranian relations Jerusalem

Reject Iran’s Request for an IMF Loan

Under the pretext of separation between regime and people, Iran seeks $5 billion in IMF emergency funding to fight COVID-19. This would significantly undermine the pressure on Iran being applied by US sanctions, and therefore the loan should be denied.

Dr. Yossi Mansharof
Policy Papers 17.06.2020
Coronavirus Iran Middle Eastern economy
syria, russia, iran flags and deraa

Rising Tensions and Security Chaos in Syria’s Deraa Province

A four-way contest under way between the Assad regime, Russian interests, Iranian interests, and unreconciled former rebels.

Dr. Jonathan Spyer
Policy Papers 14.06.2020
Iran Russia
Computer Security

Cyber-Warfare between Iran and Israel

The recent reciprocal cyber-attacks attributed to Israel and Iran were meant to set red lines on the non-kinetic dimension of war.

Mr. Omer Dostri
Policy Papers 03.06.2020
cyber Iran israeli-iranian relations
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Israel, Iran reportedly trade cyber-blows as part of ongoing tensions

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.

Dr. Yossi Mansharof
Commentary 02.06.2020
cyber Iran
Iran flag on west bank background

Is Iran Gaining a Foothold in the West Bank?

A moribund terrorist group, the PFLP, is experiencing a revival and launching terror attacks, with help from Iran.

Dr. Jonathan Spyer
Policy Papers 19.05.2020
Iran West Bank
Maj. Gen. (res.) Yaakov Amidror at the Conference of Presidents 2020

How the IDF is Preparing to Confront Iran

Watch Maj. Gen. (res.) Yaakov Amidror, the Anne and Greg Rosshandler Senior Fellow at JISS, address the Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations (February 2020) regarding Israel’s looming confrontation with Iran and its proxies. “Hezbollah and the IRGC should beware: Israel knows more about their operations than they imagine,” Amidror says.

Major General (res.) Yaakov Amidror
Videos 12.05.2020
iran

Pompeo to Discuss Annexation, Iran during Lightning Israel Visit

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

Professor Efraim Inbar
Commentary 12.05.2020
Iran US Israel Relations
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
Iran Missile Space (Illustration)

Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Goes to Space

Now that IRGC leadership in Iran's space effort is out in the open, it can be expected that its homemade, long-range rockets with a global reach will be revealed soon, as well.

Dr. Uzi Rubin
Policy Papers 29.04.2020
Iran
Haaretz logo

Iran puts first spy satellite in orbit. Here’s why Israel should worry.

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.

Dr. Uzi Rubin
Commentary 27.04.2020
Iran
JISS Brief Dr. Eran Lerman

Corona and the Middle East: What To Do About Iran?

Video briefing by JISS vice president Dr. Eran Lerman about Iran’s continuing aggression and Israel’s determination to halt its march towards nuclear weapons.

Colonel (res.) Dr. Eran Lerman
Videos 27.04.2020
coronavirus iran
Covid-19 Coronavirus Epidemic In Iran. Silhouette Of Man In Medi

Iran keeps up its malign behavior, pandemic notwithstanding

In the meantime, it doesn’t seem as though Iran – the driving force behind most of the friction in the Middle East – is changing its plans or abandoning its dreams, whether in Lebanon, Syria, Iraq or even Yemen.

Major General (res.) Yaakov Amidror
Policy Papers 19.04.2020
Coronavirus

The Missile Threat from Iran

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.

Dr. Uzi Rubin
Videos 16.04.2020
Iran missiles
Novel Coronavirus Disease Named 2019-ncov With Iran Flag Closeup

Coronavirus and the Campaign against Iran

There may be a change in Iranian policy towards the US due to Iran’s economic and coronavirus difficulties.

Dr. Udi Levi
Policy Papers 06.04.2020
Coronavirus Iran

As calls rise for the US to ease sanctions on Tehran, why is Netanyahu silent?

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.”

Major General (res.) Yaakov Amidror
Commentary 06.04.2020
Iran
iran_iraq_locator-svg

The Situation in Iraq: Policy Implications for the West

A key aspect of the ongoing political crisis in Iraq is the anger directed at foreign meddling, and specifically, at the role played by Iran and its proxies. The IRGC Qods Force has penetrated deep into Iraqi power structures over the last 15 years. Weakening and possibly reducing this Iranian grip, through an appeal to Iraqi nationalism, will not solve Iraq's profound problems. Among other challenges, the Islamic State still has influence in some Sunni areas. Nevertheless, countering Iran's power is still an achievable goal, worth pursuing.

Dr. Jonathan Spyer
Scholarship 24.03.2020
Iraq
iran flag

Mullahs & COVID-19: Iran’s failing response reflects regime’s priorities

The Iranian regime’s response to the coronavirus crisis has been erratic and flailing.

Dr. Jonathan Spyer
Policy Papers 20.03.2020
Iran
netanyahu_addresses_congress

What we know about Iran five years after Netanyahu’s speech to Congress

We have five years of experience to compare to the competing assessments of 2015. Now we know that Netanyahu’s gloomy forecast has proven to be the more prescient.

Major General (res.) Yaakov Amidror
Policy Papers 11.03.2020
Iran
jsl-logo-md

Israel’s confrontation with Iran

Israel's confrontation with Iran.
Prof. Efraim Inbar, interviewed by Jay Sekulow Live.

Professor Efraim Inbar
Commentary 11.03.2020
Iran
Iranian Currency Closeup

How Iran funds Palestinian Islamic Jihad

PIJ is an important part of the Iranian strategy for fighting Israel. The regime in Tehran makes use of charities and other civilian organizations, such as money changers, to transfer funds to its allies in Gaza.

Dr. Yossi Mansharof
Policy Papers 02.03.2020
Iran

The Relationship Between Iran and Palestinian Islamic Jihad

Palestinian Islamic Jihad is ideologically, financially and militarily dependent on Tehran, and it plays an important role in Iran's war against Israel. The IRGC makes use of a range of institutions and charitable foundations that support PIJ. It is important that these be sanctioned by the US.

Dr. Yossi Mansharof
Scholarship 27.02.2020
Iran
Armed Terrorist Group Terrorism People Crowd Vector Illustration

After Soleimani: Iran Resumes Proxy Warfare Against the US

Iran is reverting to attacks on the US through non-Iranian organizations under its control.

Dr. Yossi Mansharof
Policy Papers 21.02.2020
Iran

Iran, Hezbollah stir chaos in Syria’s southwest

Behind Enemy Lines: Iran, Hezbollah and ongoing, armed resistance to Syria’s regime merge to create constant chaos.

Dr. Jonathan Spyer
Policy Papers 21.02.2020
Iran Syria

US envoy urges Germany not to celebrate Iran’s Holocaust-denying regime

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.

Commentary 12.02.2020
Germany Iran
US America and Iran Kings Chess Fighting over a Chess Board on a white background. 3d Rendering

Rearranging the Board: Regional Power Dynamics after the Killing of Qassem Soleimani

Most of the regional players are wary an escalation between the US and Iran, a conflict which would be conducted across the Middle East and will have wide implications. If Iranian miscalculation leads President Trump to commit to a significant campaign against Tehran, countries wary of Iranian influence could change their posture, and become more explicitly in line with American positions and interests.

Mr. Lazar Berman , Dr. Moshe Albo
Scholarship 29.01.2020
Iran US Middle East Policy

Iranian authorities bulldozed grave of executed Christian pastor

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.

Dr. Yossi Mansharof
Commentary 22.01.2020
Iran

After the US took out Soleimani, Iran vowed retaliation. Was that it?

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.

Dr. Yossi Mansharof
Commentary 13.01.2020
Iran

Soleiman’s ‘Potent Legacy’: Giant Shi’ite Fighting Force From Iran to the Mediterranean

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.

Dr. Jonathan Spyer
Commentary 13.01.2020
Iran

Israeli town knows conflict with Iran-linked militants, hopes more is not to come

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.

Dr. Yossi Mansharof
Commentary 12.01.2020
Hezbollah Iran
natanz_nuclear

After Soleimani: Maintain the Pressure on Iran’s Nuclear Project

A firm stand at this critical juncture may prove to be of use as part of the effort to bring Iran back to the nuclear negotiating table on terms more acceptable to the US and to Trump's regional allies, including Israel.

Colonel (res.) Dr. Eran Lerman
Policy Papers 10.01.2020
Iran
_rocket_hits_fuel_bladder_al_asad_feb_20_2005

A large amount of noise and smoke

Iran’s attacks against the US in Iraq accomplished what was intended

Dr. Jonathan Spyer
Policy Papers 10.01.2020
Iran
funeral_of_qasem_soleimani_tehran_2_mehr_016

More pressure on Iran still needed

Trump has made it clear that attacks on American personnel are going to elicit a military reaction.

Professor Efraim Inbar
Policy Papers 10.01.2020
Iran

Israel careful onlooker as Mideast reacts to killing of senior Iranian commander

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.

Dr. Yossi Mansharof
Commentary 09.01.2020
Iran
ny times

Israel Lauds Suleimani Assassination, Though With Caution

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.

Major General (res.) Yaakov Amidror
Commentary 09.01.2020
Iran

Israeli embassies, IDF raise alert levels as Iran threatens to avenge Soleimani

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.

Dr. Yossi Mansharof
Commentary 08.01.2020
Iran

The Protests in Iraq and Iran’s involvement

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

Dr. Yossi Mansharof
Commentary 06.01.2020
Iran
demonstrations_in_iran_over_the_death_of_qasem_soleimani

Iran lacks good options

What appears to have caused this escalation was the departure by the Iranians from a tacit ground rule hitherto maintained.

Dr. Jonathan Spyer
Policy Papers 04.01.2020
US - Iran Relations

Ex-security chief: Israel needs to attack Iran to stop nukes, ‘ring of fire’

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.

Major General (res.) Yaakov Amidror
Commentary 03.12.2019
Iran

Tensions escalate amid intense Israeli-Iranian conflict

Tensions escalate amid intense Israeli-Iranian conflict.
Dr. Yossi Mansharof interview with Chinese Xinhua News Agency.

Dr. Yossi Mansharof
Commentary 02.12.2019
Iran Israeli-Iranian relations
Iran US middle east clash as a USA or United States crisis in the Persian gulf concept as an American and Iranian security problem due to economic sanctions and nuclear deal dispute in a 3D illustration style.

American Sanctions and Military Action against Iran

A critical point has been reached where sanctions and military conflict connect. Tehran needs and seeks a limited military confrontation with the West in order to shore-up its legitimacy at home.

Dr. Udi Levi
Policy Papers 02.12.2019
Iran US - Iran Relations
נסראללה חמינאי סולימני

Iran’s Transnational Terrorist Networks

A worldwide network of terrorist groups and alliances is Iran’s strategic weapon for any military escalation scenario. A systematic counterterrorist strategy is necessary to deprive Iran of this powerful tool.

Dr. Yossi Mansharof
Scholarship 25.11.2019
Iran
2019_iranian_protests_1

Protests in Iran and Trump’s Maximum Pressure Campaign

America must provide Iranian demonstrators with access to the Internet to bolster the protests.

Dr. Yossi Mansharof
Policy Papers 25.11.2019
Iran US - Iran Relations
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Making the Best of US Withdrawal from Syria

Given Iran’s presence in Syria, Israel must employ focused, operative rhetoric and policy versus the strategic threats it faces.

Dr. Aiman Mansour
Policy Papers 24.11.2019
Iran Syria
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Israel, Europe and Russia: A New Paradigm?

Israel is expected by its European interlocutors to condemn Putin over his misdeeds, yet Israel wants to avoid frictions with Russia in order to maintain a free hand to operate against Iranian targets in Syria.

Dr. Emmanuel Navon
Policy Papers 19.11.2019
Israel - Russia relations Israel-Europe relations

Iranian strike on Saudi oil facilities a global wake-up call, defense official warns

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.

Dr. Uzi Rubin
Commentary 07.11.2019
Iran missiles
Iran hand fist propaganda poster fight and protest independence struggle rebellion show symbolic strength vector

Revolt Against Iran’s ‘System’ in Iraq and Lebanon

Will the people succeed in undermining the Iranian plan to spread power across the region?

Dr. Jonathan Spyer
Policy Papers 05.11.2019
Iran
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Escalation with Iran and its satellites is not an empty threat

If it weren't for the Iranian regime's distress, it might decide to tread water until US President Trump was out of office. But its resources are limited, and the possibility that the ayatollahs might attack Israel out of desperation is very real.

Colonel (res.) Dr. Eran Lerman
Policy Papers 04.11.2019
Iran
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
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Can a Chinese-Iranian Deal be Averted?

Chinese investment in Iran would help Tehran withstand US economic pressures, and exacerbate the Western crisis with Iran

Colonel (res.) Dr. Eran Lerman
Policy Papers 07.10.2019
China Iran
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How Israel Will Prevent Trump Appeasing Iran

Deadlock between Washington and Tehran won’t easily turn into détente even if Trump and Rohani do find a way to meet in New York. However, even a tentative rapprochement between the US and Iran would severely strain Israel’s close ties with the White House.

Dr. Yossi Mansharof
Policy Papers 19.09.2019
Iran US - Iran Relations

Riyadh and Tehran on the brink

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.

Dr. Yossi Mansharof
Commentary 17.09.2019
Iran

“There is no good or bad terrorism. Iran cannot threaten Israel’s destruction”

"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."

Commentary 16.09.2019
India Iran

The new enemy just over the Syrian border

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.

Dr. Yossi Mansharof
Commentary 13.09.2019
Iran Syria

TRUMP’S GOT A ‘GOOD FEELING’ ABOUT IRAN? NETANYAHU SHOULD BE NERVOUS

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.

Professor Efraim Inbar
Commentary 12.09.2019
Iran US - Iran relations

Attacks on Iranian targets in Syria serve Russian interests

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.

Colonel (res.) Dr. Eran Lerman
Commentary 12.09.2019
Iran russia

Israel’s Shadow War With Iran Widens as Netanyahu Faces Close Election Contest

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.

Major General (res.) Yaakov Amidror
Commentary 12.09.2019
Iran
Israel Iran financial, diplomatic crisis concept. vector illustration.

The Iran-Israel War Is Here

More than a decade of civil strife has opened up the region for the escalating state-to-state conflict.

Dr. Jonathan Spyer
Policy Papers 30.08.2019
Iran
Iran flag is depicted on the screen with the program code.

Next Steps in Sanctions against Iran

The US should focus on closing sanctions-bypassing channels (especially through Turkey and Qatar), and on eroding Iranian currency reserves. Use the massive legal judgments against Iran for its role in terrorism to hit the country’s currency reserves.

Dr. Udi Levi
Scholarship 13.08.2019
Iran

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
Commentary 07.08.2019
hamas Iran

Based in Lebanon but entrenched in Latin America, Hezbollah helps Iran spread global terrorism

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.

Dr. Emmanuel Navon
Commentary 07.08.2019
Hezbollah Iran

Beware Precipitous Talks with Iran

Trump’s “maximum pressure” campaign must not be curtailed before Iran’s leaders truly have no choice but to capitulate to Western demands.

Mr. David M. Weinberg
Policy Papers 07.08.2019
Iran US - Iran Relations
ministry_of_foreign_affairs_building_in_tehran

Expose the Misdeeds of Iran’s Foreign Ministry

It is complicit in Hizballah’s terrorism and subversion, in Europe and the US.

Dr. Yossi Mansharof
Policy Papers 26.07.2019
Iran

THE QUESTION ISRAEL’S LEADERS ASK EVERY DAY: WILL TOMORROW BE TOO LATE?

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.

Major General (res.) Yaakov Amidror
Commentary 11.07.2019
Iran

Iran’s declaration on uranium enrichment

Iran's declaration on uranium enrichment.
Dr. Yossi Mansharof on Kan English News.

Dr. Yossi Mansharof
Commentary 10.07.2019
US - Iran relations

Tension between the United States and Iran

Tension between the United States and Iran.
Dr. Yossi Mansharof in an interview to "Strictly Security".

Dr. Yossi Mansharof
Commentary 25.06.2019
US - Iran relations

Iranians view Trump as ‘tougher’ than Obama, but will it push them to more extreme actions?

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
Commentary 14.06.2019
Iran US - Iran relations
demonstrations_and_protests_against_united_states_recognition_of_jerusalem_in_tehran

Crisis between Iran and the US: Implications for Israel

Israel needs to be prepared for potentially dramatic consequences, including rapid deterioration towards confrontation on all Israel’s borders. Resilience and readiness to act can serve to deter provocations by Iran’s proxies. Ultimately, only a credible military threat from Israel will indicate to friend and foe alike that in a showdown, Iran will be forced to back down.

Colonel (res.) Dr. Eran Lerman , Dr. Yossi Mansharof
Policy Papers 05.06.2019
US - Iran Relations

US-Iran tensions escalate over bombing accusations

Professor Efraim Inbar on escalation in US-Iran tensions.

Professor Efraim Inbar
Commentary 05.06.2019
Iran US - Iran relations
נשיא איראן ובשאר אסאד

Iran’s Struggle to Entrench Itself in Syria

Iran is continually expanding its military, economic and political presence in Syria. Bashar al-Assad’s February 25 visit to Iran was an important marker in these efforts. Assad met with Iranian Leader Ali Khamenei and President Hassan Rouhani, who labeled him the “hero of the Arab world.” The presence of Quds Force commander Qassem Soleimani and

Dr. Yossi Mansharof
Policy Papers 27.05.2019
Iran Syria
A row of intercontinental ballistic missiles launching in a desert on a blue sky backgrund - 3D render

Iranian Missiles in the Iraqi Desert

In the remote deserts of western Iraq, Iran’s servants are busily at work preparing a new front against Israel.

Dr. Jonathan Spyer
Policy Papers 20.05.2019
Iran

Interview with Dr. Eran Lerman on Iran crisis

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.

Colonel (res.) Dr. Eran Lerman
Commentary 18.05.2019
Iran

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

Amidror: Iran Behind the Gaza Escalation

Amidror: Iran Behind the Gaza Escalation.
Why did the Islamic Jihad do this? The answer is again and again and again - Iran.

Major General (res.) Yaakov Amidror
Commentary 08.05.2019
Gaza Iran

Will Iran Retaliate against the US for Designating the IRGC as a Terrorist Organization?

Iran is not likely to target American troops, since Teheran’s strategy is to wait-out the Trump administration.

Dr. Yossi Mansharof
Policy Papers 01.05.2019
Iran

Iran Strengthens its Land Route to Damascus

The Iranian “corridor” is a central project for the mullahs in Iraq and Syria, involving a highway which would connect Tehran with Damascus.

Dr. Yossi Mansharof
Policy Papers 16.04.2019
Iran

Iran to Lease Part of Latakia Port – Reports

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.

Dr. Yossi Mansharof
Commentary 10.04.2019
Iran Syria

Israel’s Presence on the Golan Heights: A Strategic Necessity

The Golan Heights is Israel’s best northern defense line, especially since Iranian forces have moved into Syria. US recognition of Israel’s sovereignty on the Golan along with Israel’s military superiority ensure a secure border.

Professor Efraim Inbar
Scholarship 10.04.2019
Golan Heights
A flash of lightning seems to split an European flag into two parts.

European Appeasement of Iran Endangers National Security in Europe

The EU’s insistence on preserving the nuclear agreement with Iran and its persistent efforts to establish a mechanism for evading American trade sanctions are encouraging Iran to escalate its subversion throughout Europe.

Dr. Yossi Mansharof
Policy Papers 24.03.2019
EU Iran
the-sunday-times

Tehran eyes vital Syrian port of Latakia as gateway to Med

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.

Dr. Yossi Mansharof
Commentary 17.03.2019
Iran Syria

Armed Opposition Groups in Iran

Armed opposition groups emerging from the Kurdish, Baloch and Ahvazi Arab minorities have stepped-up attacks on regime assets in Iran. Tehran is responding by acting against these opponents, in Pakistan and Iraq and further afield. But these insurgencies are not capable by themselves of calling the regime’s viability into question, because of their relatively narrow bases of support.

Dr. Jonathan Spyer
Scholarship 12.03.2019
Iran

The Rift Inside Iran’s Governing Bodies

The Rift Inside Iran's Governing Bodies.
Interpretation following the resignation of Foreign Minister Zarif. Dr. Yossi Mansharof in an interview with i24.

Dr. Yossi Mansharof
Commentary 04.03.2019
Iran
vladimir_putin_and_ali_khamenei_2018

Iranian-Russian Cooperation in Yemen

The Houthi rebellion in Yemen, with its horrendous consequences for the country's civilian population, is being instigated primarily by Iranian assistance and direction for the rebels, together with Russian growing involvement in the conflict. An end to the fighting therefore depends to a large extent on the willingness of external countries to continue their fomenting of the conflict.

Ms. Micky Aharonson , Dr. Yossi Mansharof
Policy Papers 01.03.2019
Iran Russia

Zarif defeated at home

The attempted resignation of Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif didn't come as a complete surprise. It reflects the utter supremacy of the Revolutionary Guard in the Iranian political sphere.

Dr. Yossi Mansharof
Policy Papers 28.02.2019
Iran

Israeli generals, diplomats address ability to deter Iran’s ‘war with Israel’

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.”

Major General (res.) Yaakov Amidror
Commentary 22.02.2019
Iran

Iranian Economic Failure Spoils 40th Anniversary Celebrations

The Iranian media claimed that millions filled the streets on the 40th anniversary of the Iranian revolution. The opposition, however says that fewer people participated. Iran's nuclear program will not protect the regime against the people's antipathy.

Dr. Yossi Mansharof
Policy Papers 13.02.2019
Iran

Israel has not fully deterred Iranian aggression in Syria

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.

Professor Efraim Inbar
Commentary 13.02.2019
Iran Syria
Syria flag

Iran’s Strategy for Control of Syria

One way Iran’s efforts are taking place are below the official Syrian state structures – in the arming and sponsoring of Iran-controlled paramilitary formations on Syria soil.

Dr. Jonathan Spyer
Policy Papers 04.02.2019
Iran Syria
ny times

Israel Confirms Attacks on Iranian Targets 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”.

Major General (res.) Yaakov Amidror
Commentary 23.01.2019
Iran Syria

‘Israel will continue to react to military entrenchment by Iran’

'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.

Professor Efraim Inbar
Commentary 23.01.2019
Iran Syria

How critical are American boots on the ground in Syria for Israel?

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.”

Major General (res.) Yaakov Amidror
Commentary 17.01.2019
Iran Syria

Amidror headlines launch of GPO Café

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.”

Major General (res.) Yaakov Amidror
Commentary 17.01.2019
Iran

Iran’s Land Route: A Strategic Threat

Iran is taking advantage of the crises created by ISIS and the Arab Spring to advance its land route project from the Persian Gulf to the Mediterranean Sea. The American withdrawal from Syria will remove one of the obstacles that stand in Iran’s path, yet Israel has demonstrated its determination to prevent the establishment of this route.

Dr. Yossi Mansharof
Policy Papers 02.01.2019
Iran

Iran: Back in Focus

Iran: Back in Focus.
A report on the JISS conference about confronting Iran.

Commentary 27.12.2018
Iran

Israel’s New Adversary: Iran’s Shi’ite Militias and the Next War in the North

The Shi'ite militia threat isn't a mere thought exercise about a worst-case scenario. Iranian-controlled Popular Mobilization Forces leaders have already threatened Israel only miles from Israeli homes.

Mr. Lazar Berman
Policy Papers 26.12.2018
Israel Defence Policy

Iran’s Missiles as an Expression of its Global Ambitions

It is highly unlikely that Iran will agree to any limitation on its missile programs, despite Trump administration pressures. For Iran's leadership, to concede on missiles is to concede on the regime’s global ambitions.

Dr. Uzi Rubin
Scholarship 18.12.2018
Iran

A new order emerges in southern Syria as Assad regains control

Syrian regime closes accounts with West and Israel-linked rebels, as Iran builds and expands its presence in the area.

Dr. Jonathan Spyer
Policy Papers 05.12.2018
Iran Syria

Why is murder by Iran, but not Saudi Arabia, permissible?

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.

Dr. Emmanuel Navon
Commentary 30.11.2018
Saudi Arabia

The Iranian Policy Debate over the JCPOA: Assessing the Impact of Renewed Sanctions by the US

Sanctions could drive a wedge between Iranians who focus inwards and hardliners committed to Iran’s bid for regional dominance. It is clearly in the interest of those who seek to bring about a drastic change in Iranian behavior to drive this wedge deeper by supporting the sanctions and raising the costs of revolutionary adventurism.

Dr. Menahem Merhavy
Scholarship 15.11.2018
Iran

Iran is now manufacturing, upgrading missiles in Iraq, sources say

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.

Commentary 25.10.2018
Iran

Liberman at JISS: US Sanctions Will Reduce Iran’s Terror Financing

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.

Commentary 22.10.2018
Iran US Middle East Policy

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

Poll: 91% of Israelis favor strikes on Iranian ‎assets in Syria.
Some 77% of respondents believe ‎Israel must pursue hard-line policies to thwart Iran's nuclear ‎ambitions, Jerusalem Institute for ‎Strategic Studies poll finds. It also finds 57% are ‎pleased with how PM Netanyahu ‎is handling the Iranian threat. ‎

Commentary 19.10.2018
Iran Syria

Europeans working hard to sabotage US sanctions on Iran

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.

Dr. Emmanuel Navon
Commentary 19.10.2018
Iran
arak_heavy_water_reactor1

Nowhere, No-Time Supervision of Iran

Israel must continue to take the offensive against Iran’s nuclear program, without reliance on international inspectors.

Mr. David M. Weinberg
Policy Papers 05.10.2018
Iran

Israel’s War With Iran is Inevitable

In the absence of a clear American or Turkish determination to confront Iranian encroachment, only Israel has the power to stop it.

Professor Efraim Inbar
Policy Papers 05.10.2018
Iran

Iran’s Lies – A Tool for Concealing its Policy Contradictions in Syria

Iran is hiding its efforts to establish a presence in Syria, for both internal and external reasons. This policy involves numerous internal contradictions and to avoid admitting to them, the IRGC and Hezbollah are conducting a propaganda campaign.

Dr. Yossi Mansharof
Policy Papers 03.10.2018
Iran Syria

After Ahvaz: Iran’s Regime Faces the Consequences of its Subversive Campaigns

While Israel should steer away from overt identification with internal challengers in Iran, this is the time to urge the US. and other like-inded nations to ratchet up the pressure on the regime, explaining to the Iranian people the growing cost of their leaders' ambitions.

Colonel (res.) Dr. Eran Lerman
Policy Papers 03.10.2018
Iran

Will Iraqi territory be used to fire rockets on Israel from Iran?

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.

Major General (res.) Yaakov Amidror
Commentary 25.09.2018
Iran
Flags of Israel and Iran painted on two clenched fists facing each other with flag of Syria in the background/Israel - Iran conflict concept

The Logic of Israel’s Actions to Contain Iran in Syria and Lebanon

Israel’s opposition to Iranian entrenchment in Syria and Lebanon is twofold: To prevent Iran from building a beachhead against Israel through its proxies on Israel’s borders, and to impede development of Iran’s nuclear and long-range missile capabilities. Israel is absolutely determined and prepared to act forcefully against Iran, which could lead to a full-scale war. Israel must win this struggle against Iran, one way or another.

Major General (res.) Yaakov Amidror
Scholarship 16.09.2018
Iran

Israel’s Secret War Against Iran Is Widening

Israel has fully joined the battle in Syria—but it's not clear it can achieve any of its goals there.

Dr. Jonathan Spyer
Policy Papers 09.09.2018
Iran Syria

Is Khamenei Ruling out Dialogue with Trump?

On restoring relations between Tehran and Washington. If the protests in Iran expand, Trump will be able to exert greater pressure on Tehran.

Dr. Yossi Mansharof
Policy Papers 06.09.2018
Iran
morning_moroccan_desert_dune

Iran’s Involvement in the Western Sahara

Iran's goal in its activity in the Western Sahara is to subvert Morocco, a moderate Sunni state, as part of the Iranian regime's policy of spreading the Shi'ite revolution.

Mr. Omer Dostri
Policy Papers 04.09.2018
Iran Morocco

With an eye on Syria, Israel seeks broader truce in Gaza

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.

Major General (res.) Yaakov Amidror
Commentary 19.08.2018
Gaza
euphrates_liberation_brigade_in_manbij

The Future of Eastern Syria and the Israeli Interest

JISS fellow Dr. Jonathan Spyer travelled in late July to the SDF enclave in eastern Syria. He reports that maintenance of this enclave is critical to keeping a substantial physical obstacle to the Iranian goal of a contiguous corridor from the Persian Gulf to the Mediterranean.

Dr. Jonathan Spyer
Policy Papers 13.08.2018
Syria
תחנת הכח אורות רבין בחדרה

The target: infrastructure

If recruiting a disgraced former official with no access to updated information is the best Iran's spymasters could do, Israel's intelligence superiority is in no danger.

Colonel (res.) Dr. Eran Lerman
Policy Papers 22.06.2018
Iran

on Iran, Trump and Turkey

Prof. Efraim Inbar on Iran, Trump and Turkey
Australian Jewish News, 8.6.2018

Professor Efraim Inbar
Commentary 08.06.2018
US Middle East Policy

Ex-Israeli officials: Why would we expect NATO to help us in an Iran war?

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!"

Colonel (res.) Dr. Eran Lerman
Commentary 08.06.2018
Iran

Iran’s response: The ‘strategy of tension’

Iran enjoyed and benefited from the moment when the Arab world was at its most fragmented, and the West at its most rudderless.

Dr. Jonathan Spyer
Policy Papers 07.06.2018
Iran
דגל הג'יהאד האיסלאמי

Hamas’ junior partner, Iran’s hidden hand

Israel must make it clear to Hamas that letting Islamic Jihad trigger another widespread escalation does not serve its interests or its continued existence.

Colonel (res.) Dr. Eran Lerman
Policy Papers 07.06.2018
Gaza
US middile east

Game On: The new strategy of the US and its allies in the Middle East

Bad management, corruption and a failure of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action to generate expected levels of foreign investment compound the problem.

Dr. Jonathan Spyer
Policy Papers 27.05.2018
US Middle East Policy
Silhouette of an army soldier preparing his tank and weapons at sunset

Under fire but unfazed, Israel plays the waiting game with Iran

Does Israel require that all presence of the Iranians be removed from Syria, down to the last proxy fighter? If so, then conflict between Tehran and Jerusalem is a near inevitability, since there is no chance of Iran acquiescing to this except by coercion. On the other hand, if the Israeli intention is to prevent the Iranians from transferring certain weapons systems into Syria — advanced anti-aircraft systems, ballistic missiles, drones — then conflagration may not be so imminent.

Dr. Jonathan Spyer
Policy Papers 13.05.2018
Iran

Trump’s announcement on Iran deal decision

Trump's announcement on Iran deal decision.
Dr. Eran Lerman on france 24 news

Colonel (res.) Dr. Eran Lerman
Commentary 13.05.2018
Iran
missiles

Don’t ease-up on Iran

Israel's intelligence branches need to understand what was destroyed and then identify where and how Iran intends to push its military build-up forward – and neutralize that as well.

Major General (res.) Yaakov Amidror
Policy Papers 12.05.2018
Iran
חיל האויר הישראלי

Tehran is paying a heavy price

The Iranian provocation on the Golan Heights failed, and the Iranians would do well to cut their losses now and end their confrontation with Israel.

Colonel (res.) Dr. Eran Lerman
Policy Papers 11.05.2018
Iran

DEFENSE EXPERT: IRAN DID NOT DEPLOY ITS BEST MISSILES IN THURSDAY ATTACK

DEFENSE EXPERT: IRAN DID NOT DEPLOY ITS BEST MISSILES IN THURSDAY ATTACK
Uzi Rubin: Iran has more advanced missiles which it did not use.

Dr. Uzi Rubin
Commentary 11.05.2018
Iran

EXPERT: IRAN LIKELY TO CONTINUE NUCLEAR PROGRAM WHEN NUCLEAR DEAL EXPIRES

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.

Professor Efraim Inbar
Commentary 11.05.2018
Iran
דונאלד טראמפ

Trump changes the discourse

The broader context to US President Trump’s recent decisions to nix the nuclear deal with Iran and to move the US embassy to Jerusalem is restoration of America’s credibility as a world power after eight years of diffident presidential leadership.

Mr. David M. Weinberg
Policy Papers 11.05.2018
US Middle East Policy

Bucking world opinion, Trump withdraws from Iran nuclear deal, imposes ‘highest level of economic sanctions’

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.”

Dr. Emmanuel Navon
Commentary 10.05.2018
Iran

Israel girds for Tehran’s revenge as the price of getting Iran out of Syria

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.”

Major General (res.) Yaakov Amidror
Commentary 10.05.2018
Iran

Israel welcomes U.S. pullout of Iran deal amid high alert over Iranian response

Israel welcomes U.S. pullout of Iran deal amid high alert over Iranian response
Prof. Efraim Inbar: Israel's deterrence is increasingly stronger

Professor Efraim Inbar
Commentary 10.05.2018
Iran
TEL AVIV, ISRAEL, 30 April 2018 - 3D Rendering for Israel revealing 100 000 Iranian files on secret nuclear program.

The depth of Iran’s deception

Many criticized Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's unveiling of a secret Iranian nuclear archive as "nothing new" and "a performance." But there was plenty new in his presentation, and it will have far-reaching implications.

Major General (res.) Yaakov Amidror
Policy Papers 08.05.2018
Iran
מתקן אטום באראק

Persuading Europe to pressure Iran

Israel's revelation of Iran's nuclear deception aims to show the world that the 2015 deal with Iran must indeed be renegotiated in the interests of global peace.

Colonel (res.) Dr. Eran Lerman
Policy Papers 02.05.2018
Iran
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The Syrian Labyrinth: Old Conflicts Wind Down, New Conflicts Arise

The wars in Syria are far from over. Israeli policy has been largely successful in preventing the fire from Syria coming over the border, and this effort should continue. But Iranian entrenchment in Syria complicates matters.

Dr. Jonathan Spyer
Scholarship 01.05.2018
Syria
נתניהו ומסמכי הגרעין האיראניים

Capture of the Iranian nuclear documents: A fantastic intelligence feat

Iran should understand that Israel has the ability to reach the most sensitive places in Tehran.

Major General (res.) Yaakov Amidror
Policy Papers 01.05.2018
Iran

Macron’s Message: Towards a New Deal with Iran?

The French president's visit to served to demonstrate Macron's importance as a dynamic and proactive European player, and as a partner in the effort to curb Iran's strategic ambitions.

Colonel (res.) Dr. Eran Lerman
Policy Papers 01.05.2018
Iran

Suspected Israeli strikes hit Iran-linked targets in Syria, escalating regional tensions

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.”

Dr. Jonathan Spyer
Commentary 01.05.2018
Syria

Are the Europeans stalling, trying to bait Trump in keeping the nuclear deal alive?

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.

Dr. Emmanuel Navon
Commentary 30.04.2018
Iran

How secure is Israel at 70?

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

Professor Efraim Inbar
Commentary 24.04.2018
Iran
USS Porter on Deployment

The Great Distraction of Punitive Airstrikes

Don't congratulate the administration on avoiding Russian retaliation. The humanitarian crisis in Syria remains, and the real collision course here is between Israel and Iran.

Dr. Jonathan Spyer
Policy Papers 15.04.2018
Syria
The guided-missile destroyer USS Porter (DDG 78) conducts strike operations against a target in Syria while in the Mediterranean Sea, The Porter conducted naval operations in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations in support of U.S. national security interests in Europe. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Ford Williams)

Trump’s Promo?

The American-British-French strike in Syria should be seen as an exercise in building Western deterrence and creditability in advance of the decision expected next month regarding the nuclear deal with Iran.

Colonel (res.) Dr. Eran Lerman
Policy Papers 15.04.2018
Syria
tomahawk_missile_fired_from_us_destroyers

Global tensions: No end in sight

With global tensions on the rise, Israel could find itself alone, both in the struggle to prevent a nuclear Iran and in trying to contain Iran's actions in Syria.

Major General (res.) Yaakov Amidror
Policy Papers 15.04.2018
Syria
benjamin_netanyahu_drone_2018

Israel won’t tolerate Iranian presence in Syria

Russia may demand due consideration, but Israel has proved time and again that it will not allow Iran to tighten its grip on Syria, even if doing so stokes regional tensions.

Major General (res.) Yaakov Amidror
Policy Papers 11.04.2018
Iran Syria
Flag of Iran,realistic puzzle effect.

The missing piece of the puzzle

Given the bad nuclear deal signed with Iran, Israel must be diligent about risk management; no matter how relentless intelligence gathering efforts are, not all threats can be countered. Israel will not allow enemy states to go nuclear.

Major General (res.) Yaakov Amidror
Policy Papers 28.03.2018
Iran

A hard look at the Israeli admission of 2007 attack on a Syrian nuclear reactor, and its message for Iran.

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

Professor Efraim Inbar
Commentary 27.03.2018
Iran
אורי לוברני

Hoping for regime change in Iran

Might more be done to advance an Iranian counter-revolution? Uri Lubrani certainly thought so, and he was not naive.

Mr. David M. Weinberg
Policy Papers 14.03.2018
Gaza Iran

With Iran operating in Syria, Israel girds itself for ‘First Northern War’

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

Major General (res.) Yaakov Amidror
Commentary 06.03.2018
northern borders
ny times

Iran, Deeply Embedded in Syria, Expands ‘Axis of Resistance’

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

Major General (res.) Yaakov Amidror
Commentary 23.02.2018
Iran Syria

Waking up to the Iranian threat

With the weakening of ISIS, the growing strength of Russia in Syria, and the continuing retraction of American involvement in the region – Iran apparently feels emboldened enough to escalate its confrontation with Israel.

Mr. David M. Weinberg
Policy Papers 23.02.2018
Iran

Edge of Conflict: Iran’s Actions Putting Russia In ‘Delicate Position’

Dr. Emmanuel Navon: Putin has the ability to rein in the Iranians. The Media Line, 11.2.2018

Dr. Emmanuel Navon
Commentary 20.02.2018
Iran

Secret Iranian missile factory in Lebanon requires preemptive Israeli attack

Secret Iranian missile factory in Lebanon requires preemptive Israeli attack. Comment by Prof. Efraim Inbar: Preemptive attack is an option.

Professor Efraim Inbar
Commentary 10.02.2018
Iran
Iran Talks. vienna

‘Fix it or Nix it’ is the Wrong Approach

What needs “nixing” is not the JCPOA – a piece of paper – but the Iranian nuclear infrastructure.

Professor Efraim Inbar
Policy Papers 10.02.2018
Iran

Too early to judge Netanyahu-Trump impact on Iran deal in Davos

Too early to judge Netanyahu-Trump impact on Iran deal in Davos. Comment by Dr. Eran Lerman World Israel News 29.1.2018

Colonel (res.) Dr. Eran Lerman
Commentary 03.02.2018
Iran

Can Trump and Netanyahu get Europe to push back against Iran’s ballistic missiles?

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

Colonel (res.) Dr. Eran Lerman
Commentary 26.01.2018
Iran

On Russia’s anti-Trump posturing regarding Iran

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

Colonel (res.) Dr. Eran Lerman
Commentary 19.01.2018
russia
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani and first deputy Ishaq Jahangiri election rally in Tehran's Azadi Stadium, May 13, 2017.

New storms on the horizon

The recent protests in Iran are very important because they point to the Iranian leadership's economic failures, and the consequent anger harbored by a considerable number of Iranian citizens over their country's investments in far-off countries such as Lebanon and Syria. These investments, they feel, are at their expense.

Major General (res.) Yaakov Amidror
Policy Papers 15.01.2018
Iran

In Middle East, Pence must address realities of Iranian encroachment

If the United States wants to disengage from the Middle East it should do so with a bang. The address for such a forceful demonstration is clear: the Iranian nuclear program.

Professor Efraim Inbar
Policy Papers 29.12.2017
Iran US Israel Relations

Is Europe waking up on the Iranian threat? Not likely, experts say

Is Europe waking up on the Iranian threat? Not likely, experts say. Comment by Dr. Emmanuel Navon. JNS, 19.12.2017

Dr. Emmanuel Navon
Commentary איראן 28.12.2017

Israel Zigzags on Iranian bases in Syria to give Russia Room

Israel’s real interest today is to prevent Jordan from being destabilized by Iran, according to Dr. Eran Lerman.

Colonel (res.) Dr. Eran Lerman
Commentary Iran 01.12.2017

Confronting the con artists of Iran

No duplicitous decrees by supreme or smiling ayatollahs should deflect our attention from Tehran’s dangerous moves.

Mr. David M. Weinberg
Policy Papers 27.11.2017
Iran

On Iran, Syria and Saudi Arabia

On Iran, Syria and Saudi Arabia. Interview with Col. (res.) Dr. Eran Lerman

Colonel (res.) Dr. Eran Lerman
Commentary Iran 18.11.2017
Saudi Arabia
A row of intercontinental ballistic missiles launching in a desert on a blue sky backgrund

Con artists of Tehran

A recently disclosed ruling by Iran's supreme leader caps the range of Iran's missiles at 2,000 kilometers, a distance that threatens Israel, Saudi Arabia and Egypt but doesn’t threaten Western Europe. Practically speaking, this ruling is neither new nor truthful. Europe has a good reason to be concerned.

Dr. Uzi Rubin
Iran Policy Papers 18.11.2017
middle east map

Iran in charge

A few seemingly unrelated incidents that took place across the Middle East this week all seem to point out that much of the regional unrest can be traced back to Iran, which is backing Shiite forces from Pakistan to Syria. That is unlikely to change.

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

No illusions about Russia

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.

Major General (res.) Yaakov Amidror
Commentary 13.11.2017

Iran in Multi-Dimensional Scrutiny

Iran is on the march, presenting a significant security challenge to Israel and to moderate Sunni countries. It is investing blood, figuratively and literally, in realizing its aspirations for a Shiite corridor to the Mediterranean Sea, in strengthening its influence in the region via militia forces, in building a nuclear option, and in threatening Israel.

Major General (res.) Yaakov Amidror
Scholarship 31.10.2017
Iran

Between Pyongyang and Tehran: The Need for Urgent Action against Iran

The Iranian situation is both more urgent and more malleable than the almost hopeless situation with North Korea.

Colonel (res.) Dr. Eran Lerman
Policy Papers 28.10.2017
North Korea

Use of Force: The Only Way to Stop Iran

Only the use of force can stop Iran from fulfilling its ambitions. Israel is on its own in this regard.

Professor Efraim Inbar
Policy Papers 05.10.2017
Iran
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