Bezalel Smotrich

September 6, 2026 | Mark Dubowitz |

Israel must prepare for the possibility of financial warfare

The model Washington used against Iran could one day be turned against Israel. The precedent has already been set: US support is eroding, and Jerusalem still has time to prepare for a threat to its banks, companies and the economy as a whole.

August 10, 2026 | Hussain Abdul-Hussain |

Arabs Must Make Peace with Zionism

Arabs who remain at war with Israel routinely blame their endless conflict on the Jewish state, pointing to the Gaza war, Benjamin Netanyahu’s leadership, and far-right ministers such as Itamar Ben-Gvir...

November 21, 2025 | |

IDF Eliminates 6, Apprehends 5 Hamas Terrorists Emerging From Rafah Tunnel

Latest Developments Rafah Strike: The IDF announced on November 21 that it had eliminated six Hamas terrorists from a group of 15 who emerged from a tunnel in the southern Gaza city of Rafah, in IDF-held...

October 27, 2025 | Jacob Nagel |

Keep US aid and wartime replenishment off Israel’s 2026 base budget

Finance Minister Smotrich's 2026 defense budget must exclude US aid and wartime replenishment to ensure readiness against future threats.

September 11, 2025 | |

UK Government Rejects Determination of Israeli ‘Genocide’ in Gaza

Israel Not Committing Genocide: The United Kingdom has concluded that Israel is not committing genocide in Gaza, according to a letter sent by then Foreign Secretary David Lammy...

September 9, 2025 | |

‘Notable Contribution’: Hamas Praises Spanish Sanctions Against Israel

Hamas Welcomes Spanish Move: Urging other countries to follow Spain’s example, Hamas on September 8 praised Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez’s announcement of a permanent...

September 2, 2025 | |

Belgium to Recognize Palestinian State at Upcoming UN General Assembly

Belgium Joins Nations Recognizing Palestinian State: Belgium will recognize a Palestinian state at the upcoming United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) on September 9, joining a...

July 28, 2025 | Seth J. Frantzman |

Israel enables increased humanitarian aid for Gaza

On July 26, the Israeli military announced that it would begin “a series of actions aimed at improving the humanitarian response in the Gaza Strip.”

June 11, 2025 | |

‘We Reject Any Notion of Equivalence’: Rubio Condemns Sanctions on Controversial Israeli Ministers by U.S. Allies

Two Right-Wing Ministers Sanctioned: Secretary of State Marco Rubio issued a statement strongly condemning five U.S. allies for jointly sanctioning two right-wing Israeli cabinet...

January 20, 2025 | |

‘Significant operations in Judea and Samaria’: Amid Gaza Respite, Israel Sees a New Front Emerging

Lethal Landmine: IDF Sgt. Evyatar Ben-Yehuda, a 31-year-old reservist, was killed and a company commander seriously wounded when their military vehicle ran over an improvised explosive device (IED) on January 20 while taking part in counterterrorism operations near the northern West Bank village of Tammun.

January 13, 2025 | |

‘Dramatic, Decisive Hours’: Israel, Hamas Reportedly Close to Hostage Deal

Hostages in ‘Humanitarian’ Categories Will Be Prioritized for Release: Officials from Israel, Hamas, and Qatar said on January 13 that agreement could be imminent on an initial...

July 16, 2024 | |

EU Sanctions West Bank Settlers

The European Union (EU) on July 15 imposed sanctions against five Israelis and three organizations in the West Bank under the EU Global Human Rights Sanctions Regime. “The listed...

May 19, 2024 | Seth J. Frantzman |

Israel’s media and political discussions are watched closely in region

The broader point is that everyone in the region is watching closely developments in Israel, Israeli politics, and other pertinent issues.

May 19, 2024 | Seth J. Frantzman |

Escalation with Hezbollah places Israel in a bind

While Israeli leaders seek to do something about the Hezbollah threat, politicians cannot decide on a 'day after' plan for Gaza, which hampers the ability to come up with a plan for Hezbollah.

April 8, 2024 | Haisam Hassanein, Dr. Ofir Winter

After 45 Years: The Impact of the Gaza War on the Israel–Egypt Peace Accord

On the 45th anniversary of their peace agreement and against the backdrop of the protracted war in Gaza, relations between Israel and Egypt are being severely tested. How do the anchors of peace help both countries get through this challenging period, and what must they do to emerge from it stronger?

March 14, 2024 | |

Israel Facilitates Entry of Six Aid Trucks Into Northern Gaza

Six trucks of aid from the United Nations’ World Food Programme (WFP) entered northern Gaza on March 12 through a new land route established by the Israeli military. The convoy,...

March 13, 2024 | Seth J. Frantzman |

IDF Gaza division commander fighting in Gaza tells politicians: Be worthy of us

Brig.-Gen. Dan Goldfus praised the role of reservists in this war and said Israel owes them an immense debt for the sacrifices they have made.

January 22, 2024 | |

Israel SitRep: Jan. 22, 2024

Today’s Issue: Palestinian Authority Tax Money Earmarked for Gaza to be Held by Norway | Israeli Air Force Strikes Targets in Southern Lebanon, Hezbollah Operative Killed in Drone Strike | IDF Finds...

July 30, 2023 | |

Israel Sees Saudi Connection in Expanded Rail Network

Israel unveiled an ambitious expansion of its rail network on July 30, with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu saying it could eventually enable train connections to Saudi Arabia. The $27 billion “One...

February 26, 2023 | |

Israel, Palestinians Reaffirm Need to Work Together

Latest Developments Israel and the Palestinian Authority (PA) reaffirmed past peace deals at a Jordanian-hosted meeting on Sunday, and pledged to work together to tamp down West Bank violence. The rare...