A Year of Meming Dangerously: Iranian Influence Operations Targeting Israel Since October 7
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Iron Dome
Israel Probes Launch for Possible Submunitions After Houthi Attack
Friday Night Attack: The Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen launched a ballistic missile at Israel on August 22, setting off sirens throughout large swaths of the country just after...
Flash Briefs
Romania Set to Purchase Israeli Air Defense Systems for $2.3 Billion
Romania Pens Deal With Israel Defense Manufacturer: Romania’s Ministry of National Defense announced on July 21 that the country had signed a framework agreement to purchase Israeli-produced...
Flash Briefs
Israeli Assessment of Recent Conflict With Iran Reveals 86 Percent Success Rate in Missile Interception
Billions of Dollars in Damage Prevented: The Israeli Defense Ministry reported that its aerial defenses successfully intercepted 86 percent of ballistic missiles launched by Iran...
Flash Briefs
Israel sees increasing success against Iranian drones, drone and missile attacks continue
On June 23, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said that its Spectrum Warfare 5114th Battalion had played a “significant” role in confronting the Iranian drone threat. “In recent days, the soldiers...
Op-eds
The Israel-Iran War: The View from Ankara
When Israel struck Iran on June 13, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan waited several hours before issuing a fiery rebuke, accusing Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu “and his massacre network” of “setting [the] entire region on fire.”
Op-eds
Israel’s Air Defenses Stand Firm Under Iranian Fire
Over 90 Percent Interception Rate: Iran has fired over 270 missiles targeting Israeli population centers since Israel began its systematic strikes against the regime’s nuclear,...
Flash Briefs
Israel’s home front faces Iranian missile, drone attacks
On the first day of the conflict between Israel and Iran that began early in the morning on June 13, Israel was struck by approximately 10 Iranian missiles that penetrated the country’s defenses....
Op-eds
Deterrence Amid Rising Tensions
Preventing CCP Aggression on Taiwan
Legislative Testimonies
‘Peace Through Strength’ Requires Increased Defense Spending
President Donald Trump, who ran on a platform of “peace through strength,” surprised some in Washington when he suggested last week that he might support cutting the U.S. defense budget by as much...
Policy Briefs
Trump is Right to Prioritize Homeland Missile Defense
President Trump issued an executive order, “The Iron Dome for America,” on January 27, jumpstarting a major effort to deploy and maintain a “next generation” missile shield to better...
Op-eds
Iran Conducts Cyberattacks to Terrorize Israelis
The Iranian hacking group Handala last week breached an Israeli electronics firm that operates panic button systems in schools, causing red alert sirens to trigger in at least 20 kindergartens across Israel...
Policy Briefs
Israel SitRep: January 27, 2025
Today’s Issue: | Three Hostages to Be Released on Thursday, Three on Saturday; Gazans Allowed to Return to North | Analysis: Resumption of Fighting Will Be Almost Impossible After Gazans Return to the...
Israel at War Situation Report
Israel SitRep: January 17, 2025
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Israel at War Situation Report
What do the Houthis hope to achieve as they lash out on Israel?
The Houthis are lashing out. They are willing to confront the US, Israel, and perhaps Saudi Arabia and other states.
Op-eds
Eyeing Turkey, Greece Seeks Deal With Israel to Develop Iron Dome-like Air Defenses
Israeli military technology has showcased its effectiveness during more than a year of conflict, and other countries have taken notice. On November 14, Greek officials revealed that Athens was seeking...
Policy Briefs
Israel SitRep: November 4, 2024
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Israel at War Situation Report
U.S. Marines Train with Mobile Air Defense Adapted from Iron Dome
The United States conducted a successful live-fire training of a transportable aerial defense system that includes components from Israel’s Iron Dome system.
Flash Briefs
After French court intervenes, Israeli firms rushing to get to Euronaval
Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz congratulated the Israeli companies who had petitioned the French court on the outcome of the ruling, but firms are scrambling to figure out if they can get equipment to display at the show.
Op-eds
Iran reacts to Israel’s direct retaliation
Once again, in 2024, history was made in the Middle East. On October 25, Israel took credit for a long-expected military retaliation against the Islamic Republic of Iran. The attack reportedly...