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.
Jacob Nagel
‘Your Aggression Will Not Be Tolerated’: Australia Expels Iranian Ambassador Over Attacks on Jewish Community Targets
2 Attacks Linked to Iran: Australia announced the expulsion of Iran’s ambassador in Canberra as well as its designation of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a terrorist...
Flash Briefs
The single negotiation goal with Iran should be complete dismantlement of nuclear program
Trump’s ultimatum to Tehran is clear: accept American terms or face the consequences.
Op-eds
‘Difficult But Useful’: United States and Iran Hold Fourth Round of Nuclear Talks in Oman
Fourth Round of Deliberations: A fourth round of negotiations between the United States and Iran over the future of Tehran’s nuclear program took place in Muscat, the capital...
Flash Briefs
What does Trump mean by ‘total dismantling’ of Iran’s nuclear program?
Trump has returned to office with a clear message: Iran will never possess nuclear weapons. But clarity on what that entails—and how to achieve it—is still lacking.
Op-eds
Trump must clarify what he means when says Iran will never have nuclear weapons
Cooperation with the US is vital for strengthening deterrence and executing this complex mission, but Israel must be prepared to act alone.
Op-eds
Trump should not imitate Obama, repeating his presidential mistakes
The lessons from 2015 must be clear to avoid another disastrous deal. No negotiations should begin until Iran fully dismantles its nuclear program.
Op-eds
Tehran’s Diplomatic Gambit Aims to Forestall Pressure While Advancing Nuclear Program
Negotiations are a means but not always to the same end. The White House is seriously considering indirect talks with the Islamic Republic of Iran, Axios reported on April 2. This follows President...
Policy Briefs
Trump Reportedly Gives Iran Two-Month Deadline to Negotiate Nuclear Deal
Letter Seeks Direct Negotiations With Iran: President Donald Trump reportedly gave Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei two months to reach a nuclear deal with the United...
Flash Briefs
‘All Options are on the Table’: U.S. Reaffirms Call for Iran’s Complete Nuclear Disarmament
Top Trump Official Adamant on Iranian Nuclear Weapons: U.S. National Security Advisor Mike Waltz said on March 16, “all options are on the table to ensure” that Iran does not...
Flash Briefs
No negotiations before total Iranian nuclear rollback
Any talk of negotiating a new nuclear agreement—before Iran meets strict preconditions—is a dangerous mistake.
Op-eds
Israel SitRep: February 5, 2025
February 5, 2025 | Israel at War Situation Report Israel SitRep: February 5, 2025 Today’s Issue: | IDF Eliminates 55 Terrorists and Arrests 380 in West Bank Operations in January; Operations Are...
Israel at War Situation Report
Netanyahu must push Trump to take real action on Iran
Any resolution must address all three components of Iran’s nuclear program: fissile materials, weaponization, and delivery systems.
Op-eds
Israel must prepare for confrontation with Iran after Trump inauguration
Until all facilities and capabilities are dismantled by Iran, willingly or by external forces, Trump administration must return to the “maximum pressure” program.
Op-eds
Israel SitRep: January 8, 2025
Today’s Issue: | IAF Conducts Southern Gaza Strikes Against Hamas October 7 Participants | IAF Strikes Hamas Command-and-Control Center in Northern Gaza | IDF Troops Destroy Five Weapons Depots in Lebanon...
Israel at War Situation Report
‘Now Hamas Has A Choice to Make’: After Lebanon Truce, Hamas Indicates Openness to Deal in Gaza
Biden Signals Renewed Push for Gaza Deal in Coming Days: Following Israel’s truce with Hezbollah on November 27, Hamas officials expressed willingness to revive ceasefire and...
Flash Briefs
Israel SitRep: November 27, 2024
Today’s Issue: | IDF Detains Four Who Approached Troops in Southern Lebanon, Warns Lebanese Against Moving Southward | IAF Strikes Numerous Targets Overnight Throughout Lebanon and Between Lebanon and...
Israel at War Situation Report
Israel’s only option on Iran is ending Khamenei’s regime
Supreme leader has set 2040 as target for final destruction of Israel, necessitating a change in strategy that transitions from defensive to offensive action using the IDF's intelligence and operational capabilities, U.S. support and regional alliances
Op-eds
Russia Supplies Air Defense to North Korea as Kim Jong Un Threatens Nuclear War
Russia Bolstering North Korea’s Outdated Air Defenses: Russia provided air defense missiles and related equipment to North Korea, South Korean National Security Advisor Shin Won-shik...
Flash Briefs
North Korean Troops in Ukraine: Are We on the Path to World War III?
A new version of the defunct Warsaw Pact is emerging in front of our eyes. With Russia and China as its two major driving forces, joined by regional powers such as North Korea and Iran, that brings with it its proxy terror organizations.