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Military and defense

The Military and Security section of JISS explores critical defense topics, focusing on Israel’s strategic security needs amidst regional tensions. It covers the complexities of military strategy, including counterterrorism, missile defense, and regional security challenges. Key experts analyze emerging threats, Israeli defense capabilities, and strategic alliances. These discussions are central to shaping policy for a secure and resilient Israel.

To Restore Deterrence, Israel Must Launch a Forceful Response Against Iran

Israel must not show restraint in the face of the first-ever direct Iranian attack on...

Has the Iranian challenge been forgotten?

Israel must take seriously Iran’s stated intention to destroy the Jewish state. Iran’s desire to...

The American Pier in Gaza: An Opening to US-Israeli Cooperation in Gaza

Some Israelis fear US plans to build an off-shore pier to deliver humanitarian aid to...

Biden’s veto is a threat to Western security and the Arab states

Biden’s veto is a threat to Western security and the Arab states...

Debunking the Myth of the Muqawwamah (“Resistance”):
The Strategic Significance of the Surrender of Hamas Terrorists

Beyond the intelligence value obtained and the possible leverage for the release of Israeli hostages,...

Biden’s Veto on Israeli Victory is a threat to Western Security and the Arab States

President Biden's veto on an Israeli victory over Hamas severely undermines his two-state strategy based...

‘Without Conquering Rafah, Israel Cannot Win the War’: Jerusalem Institute for Strategy and Security President to TML

‘Without Conquering Rafah, Israel Cannot Win the War’: Jerusalem Institute for Strategy and Security President...

Humanitarian Islands in Gaza – Prof. Eyal Ben-Ari on BBC News

Humanitarian Islands in Gaza - Prof. Eyal Ben-Ari on BBC News...

Resisting Demoralization: Surrender to Hamas’ Demands Would Endanger Israel’s Security and Regional Standing

The hostage situation is of utmost importance and must be handled with sensitivity. Creativity, daring...

Cement is one of the Reasons why Hamas Must Be Defeated

Paradoxically, the more Israel pummeled Gaza, the vaster and deeper Hamas' tunneling network became, thanks...

Missiles and UAVs in the Battle for Freedom of Navigation in the Red Sea

While the effectiveness of the anti-ship weapons used by the Houthis against cargo vessels and...

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