Looking Over Benjamin Netanyahu’s Shoulder
A recent book offers a strategic view of the Gaza War for the first time.
Ron Dermer
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...
Flash Briefs
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...
Op-eds
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...
Flash Briefs
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”...
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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...
Op-eds
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.”
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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...
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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....
Policy Briefs
‘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...
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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
‘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...
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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...
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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...
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‘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),...
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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.”
Op-eds
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...
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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,...
Op-eds
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...
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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...