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,...
United States National Security Advisor
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...
Flash Briefs
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.
Op-eds
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.
Op-eds
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...
Op-eds
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...
Flash Briefs
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,...
Flash Briefs
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...
Op-eds
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....
Flash Briefs
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...
Flash Briefs
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.
Op-eds
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.
Op-eds
10 Things to Know About Hamas
What is Hamas? Hamas is an Iranian-backed Palestinian terrorist organization that controls the Gaza Strip. Hamas’ 1988 charter states: “Hamas rejects any alternative to the full and...
Insights
Why Did Hamas Go All-In?
The terror organization must have anticipated the reaction but still decided to start a war that might risk its very existence. Iran might have realized that if it did not ignite a war, it would pay dearly in the form of Israel’s normalization with Saudi Arabia.
Op-eds
Strategic cooperation between Israel and the United States, on the 50th anniversary of the Yom Kippur War.
The Israeli government is pursuing a defense alliance with the US that will do more harm than good.
Op-eds
Letter on Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s request for uranium enrichment
Dear Mr. President, As a bipartisan group of Middle East regional and nuclear nonproliferation...
Memos
Saudi Arabia and Israel: Three Angles
Full normalization with Saudi Arabia at this time is farther than it appears– and Israel must be careful that in trying to reach normalization, it does not yield on essential security interests.
Op-eds
Three angles regarding the agreement taking shape between the United States and Iran
The Israeli government must make preventing Iran’s nuclearization its most important task and ask the American government for long-term agreements. It’s still not too late.
Op-eds
Jordan Draws Closer to Iran While Displaying Hostility to Israel
Officials from Iran and Jordan are preparing to meet to improve relations and cooperation between the two countries. The agreement to meet “as soon as possible” came during...
Flash Briefs
Jordan’s King Asks for U.S. Help Combating Iran-Backed Militias
Latest Developments Jordan’s King Abdullah II is asking for U.S. assistance to combat Iran-backed militias from Iraq and Syria involved in an escalating drug war on Jordan’s border and attacking inside...