In Wake of Rocket Attacks on Israel, Hezbollah Tries to Signal It’s ‘In Control’
The firing of 19 rockets at open areas near Kiryat Shmona was a calculated step by Hezbollah designed to indicate that it will not “allow” Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon to go unanswered; the scope of Israel’s retaliation will determine the next stage of this controlled standoff.
New IDF Defense Budget Doesn’t Mark End of Struggle Over Military Funds
Brig. Gen. (Res.) Dr. Sasson Hadad, a former financial adviser to the Israel Defense Forces’ Chief of Staff, said a gap exists of two billion to three billion shekels between the Defense Ministry’s request and the approved budget of 58 billion shekels.
Right after attacking Israel, Biden vows to give $100 Million to Hezbollah
“It’s essential. It has to start now,” Biden said. “There’s no time to waste. You know it. We are there to help if you do it.”
Keith Rothfus on the Need for “Moral Leadership” in Washington to Disrupt Terror Financing
Biden’s bid to “coax Iran” back to the negotiating table may compromise the fight against terror financing.
Lebanon is Dying a Slow Death
Lebanon is currently in the grip of the worst economic crisis in its history.
Taliban Win in Afghanistan Could Fuel Hamas, Hezbollah
The Taliban are a militant movement that is seeking to capture a country from the internationally recognized central government.
Is Nasrallah Losing Control of His People?
Israel needs to determine whether the Hezbollah leader’s iron grip over his people has slackened. If this is the case, it’s bad news.
Efraim Karsh: Israel’s Arab Citizens Are the “Main Danger” to Its Future
The violence underscored not only that Israeli Arabs are growing “more nationalized, more radicalized, [and] more Islamized,” but also that Hamas has supplanted the PLO as the lead influencer inside Israel.
Lebanon Has Entered a Cycle of Unending Crisis
Lebanon’s currency has lost about 90% of its value since late 2019.
After Guns Go Quiet, Hamas Works with Hizballah and Iran to Learn Lessons for Next War
It is fair to assume that at this time, senior members of Hamas, Hizballah and Iran are seeking to produce fresh lessons from the May conflict, he added.