Ron Dermer

October 7, 2025 | |

Top Officials To Join Egypt Ceasefire Talks for Third Day of Negotiations

Negotiations in Egypt: Israeli Strategic Affairs Minister Ron Dermer will reportedly travel to Egypt on October 8 to participate in what will be the third day of negotiations over...

October 6, 2025 | Seth J. Frantzman |

Israel sends delegation to Egypt for ceasefire talks

Israel sent a delegation to Egypt on October 6 to take part in talks aimed at ending the war in Gaza. The Israeli delegation headed to Egypt in the wake of President Donald Trump announcing that...

August 28, 2025 | |

Israeli Air Force Strikes Former Base Used by Pro-Iran Militias Near Damascus

Airstrikes Near Syrian Capital: The IDF reportedly carried out several airstrikes south of the Syrian capital of Damascus on August 27, targeting a base near al-Kiswah city that...

August 28, 2025 | |

Trump Meets With Top Advisers to Discuss Future of Gaza

Meeting to Discuss ‘Day After’ in Gaza: President Donald Trump convened a meeting with top national security advisers to discuss a possible joint U.S.-Israeli “day after”...

August 26, 2025 | Hussain Abdul-Hussain |

Syria’s Agreement with Israel Is Not as Promising as Advertised

The world is celebrating the anticipated signing of a security agreement between Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa and Israel, hailed as evidence of Sharaa’s moderation and a departure from his radical...

August 25, 2025 | |

Netanyahu Ready to Support Disarmament of Hezbollah by Lebanese Government

Israel Supports for Hezbollah Disarmament: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu signaled that Israel was ready to scale back its military presence in Lebanon if the Lebanese government followed through with its promise to disarm the Iran-backed Hezbollah terrorist group. “Israel stands ready to support Lebanon in its efforts to disarm Hezbollah and to work together towards a more secure and stable future for both nations,” Netanyahu stated. “If the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) take the necessary steps to implement the disarmament of Hezbollah, Israel will engage in reciprocal measures, including a phased reduction of IDF presence in coordination with the U.S.-led security mechanism.”

August 25, 2025 | |

Security Deal With Israel Is Likely, Syrian President Says

Talks in ‘Advanced’ Stage: Interim Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa told representatives of Arab media outlets that Syria and Israel are in “advanced” talks on a security...

August 21, 2025 | Ahmad Sharawi |

For the First Time in 25 Years, Syria Acknowledges Direct Talks With Israel

Israel and Syria are talking — and for once, no one is denying it. Syrian Foreign Minister Assad al-Shaibani met with an Israeli delegation in Paris on August 19, the Syria’s official news agency announced....

July 24, 2025 | |

‘Firm and Supportive Stance’: Saudi Arabia to Invest $6.4 Billion in Syria

Billions From Riyadh: Saudi Arabia announced on July 24 new investments in Syria totaling $6.4 billion. The deal was confirmed at a conference in Damascus by Saudi Investment Minister...

May 8, 2025 | Jacob Nagel |

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.

April 18, 2025 | |

‘We Don’t Have Much Time’: IAEA Chief Issues Warning Ahead of Nuclear Talks Between Iran and United States

Grossi’s Warning: The head of the United Nations’ nuclear watchdog warned on April17 that talks between the United States and Iran had reached “a very crucial stage.” Rafael...

February 19, 2025 | |

Hamas Reportedly Willing to Release All Israeli Hostages in Single Exchange Once Second Phase of Ceasefire Begins

Hamas Willing to Release All Hostages Under Phase Two of Ceasefire: A senior Hamas leader has said that the Iran-backed terrorist group is willing to release all remaining Israeli...

February 13, 2025 | |

Israel to Reportedly Maintain Key Defensive Positions in South Lebanon Beyond Withdrawal Date

Israel To Maintain Troop Presence at Key Positions: Israel will reportedly maintain the IDF’s presence at five defensive posts in southern Lebanon beyond the deadline for withdrawal...

January 22, 2025 | |

‘Outside Overseers’: Gaza Ceasefire Crossing Points Crafted

Tentative Rafah Reopening: Pushing back against Arab media reports of a deal to hand over control of the Rafah crossing on the Gaza-Egypt border to the Palestinian Authority (PA),...

November 19, 2024 | Seth J. Frantzman |

Iran and Syria bolster alliance amid regional tensions and global shifts

Iranian state media initially did not provide many details of the meeting, except that they discussed “various issues.”

November 14, 2024 | Ahmad Sharawi |

Lebanon Ceasefire Talks: Beware of Trusting Russia to Restrain Hezbollah

Israel’s foreign minister, Gideon Saar, on Monday questioned the enforceability of a ceasefire with Hezbollah but suggested that Russia might help by blocking smuggled arms from Syria. Yet trusting Moscow...

October 31, 2024 | Seth J. Frantzman |

7 Israelis killed by Hezbollah rocket fire as Israel hosts US envoys

Seven Israelis were killed on October 31 by Hezbollah rocket fire, one of the worst days for civilian casualties in northern Israel since Hezbollah’s rocket attacks began on October 8, 2023. Five people,...

October 25, 2024 | Enia Krivine |

Despite Pressure From Washington, Israel Considers Curtailing UNRWA

Benny Gantz, a leading opposition member of the Israeli Knesset, advocated on October 22 for a vote on two pieces of legislation that would significantly curtail the activities of the United Nations Relief...

July 23, 2024 | |

U.S., Israel, and UAE in Talks on Postwar Gaza Governance

Latest Developments Representatives from the United States, Israel, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) met in Abu Dhabi last week to discuss plans for postwar Gaza, Axios reported on July 23. Emirati...

June 23, 2024 | |

Israel Expects U.S. Arms Shipment Hold-Up Will Be Resolved Soon

On June 23, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu predicted an imminent end to what Israel has described as a slowdown of U.S. munitions supplies to Israel. During a cabinet...