National Security Advisor

February 3, 2025 | Jacob Nagel |

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.

November 26, 2024 | Ivana Stradner, Jason Jay Smart

Team Trump mustn’t buy Putin’s nuke threats: We’re not on the verge of WW III

Russian strongman Vladimir Putin is beating his chest again, hinting he may use nuclear weapons. Don’t buy the bluffs: We’re not on the verge of a nuclear World War III. Putin’s huffing...

November 20, 2024 | Clifford D. May |

The legacy of President Trump 2.0

Now is the time to think about what needs to be achieved

July 12, 2024 | Jacob Nagel |

Playing into Sinwar’s hands: Which of Hamas’s ceasefire demands can Israel accept?

If there is a chance to reach a deal that Israel can accept, it is only by increasing the military pressure, not by reducing it.

July 5, 2024 | Jacob Nagel |

Impending Gaza deal: Is Israel ready to make painful concessions?

Israel faces critical decisions as military pressure mounts and the possibility of a controversial deal with Hamas looms.

June 19, 2024 | Jacob Nagel |

New Israeli paradigm needed to prevent a nuclear Iran

Analysis: The biggest threat to Israel’s existence remains Iran's nuclear program and Israel must prevent the Islamic Republic from reaching its goal of achieving an atomic weapon of mass destruction

June 18, 2024 | |

U.S., Israel Investigate Iranian Nuclear Modeling

The U.S. and Israeli governments are investigating new intelligence about Iranian computer modeling activities that could support the research and development of nuclear weapons,...

June 6, 2024 | Eyal Hulata |

What Will the U.S. Do to Stop a Nuclear Iran?

President Biden made ironclad commitments to Israel.

May 23, 2024 | |

Terrorist Rockets Discovered Next to Gaza’s Border With Egypt

Israeli forces operating in the southern Gazan city of Rafah discovered Palestinian rockets primed for launch next to the Egyptian border on May 22.   The rocket cache,...

May 20, 2024 | |

Israel Eliminates Hamas Terrorist Who Used Police Role to Advance Terror Attacks

Israeli troops eliminated Zaher Huli, a terrorist who held roles in the Hamas police in the “central camps” area of Gaza, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said on May 20. “Zaher...

April 21, 2024 | Jacob Nagel |

Iran, next time, the target could be your nuclear sites

Iran must be held accountable for its exceptional attack. The Israeli response, immediate but also intended to have a lasting impact, was based on Iran's intention to cause destruction.

April 14, 2024 | Eyal Hulata, Natalie Ecanow

The Gulf’s New Regional Vision Makes Room for Israel

Despite the ongoing war, the states in the Gulf Cooperation Council still see Israel as a legitimate regional player and reject Hamas’s call for radical violence.

March 26, 2024 | Seth J. Frantzman |

Israel’s Minister of Defense in Washington for key meetings

Israeli Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant arrived in Washington for a multi-day visit for meetings with Secretary of State Antony Blinken, National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan, Secretary of Defense Lloyd...

March 22, 2024 | |

Russia, China Veto Ceasefire Resolution at UN

Latest Developments Russia and China vetoed a UN Security Council resolution on March 22 calling for an immediate Gaza ceasefire, the release of remaining hostages, and a halt to Houthi attacks in the...

March 18, 2024 | |

White House: Israel Killed Hamas Deputy Chief

U.S. National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan confirmed on March 18 that Israeli forces killed Marwan Issa, deputy chief of Hamas military operations, in an airstrike last week. Issa,...

March 18, 2024 | Joe Truzman, Bill Roggio

U.S. official confirms Israeli forces killed senior Hamas military leader Marwan Issa

U.S. National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan confirmed on Monday an Israeli airstrike in the Nuseirat area last week killed senior Hamas military commander Marwan Issa. The targeted strike against...

January 26, 2024 | |

China Urges Iran to Halt Houthi Attacks in Red Sea

China urged Iran to pressure the Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen to end their attacks against Red Sea commercial shipping, Iranian sources told Reuters in a January 25 report....

November 28, 2023 | |

IDF Calls on Red Cross to Finally Visit Hostages, Seven Weeks On

Latest Developments IDF Spokesperson Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari on November 27 called on international organizations, especially the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), “to use every...

November 1, 2023 | Eyal Hulata |

The gap between public declarations and actions is large. Prioritization is required.

If Israel wants to destroy Hamas, it must take a risk.   If Israel wants to erode Hamas's leadership, it needs to buy time.  If Israel wants to get the hostages back, it needs to consider making a deal instead of fighting.

October 22, 2023 | Eyal Hulata |

Post October 7th – what Israel needs from the US and the International community

After the October 7th terror rampage by Hamas, Israel is enjoying unprecedented support from the U.S. administration. While there are unfortunately still American people and organizations that continue to support Hamas, President Biden has expressed unwavering support in his speeches, during his visit to Israel, and with a range of actions. Washington realizes that something has fundamentally changed, and that Hamas must be eradicated. It is therefore the time to leverage this change.