Tragedy averted: Terrorist disguised as IDF soldier identified and captured
“Residents who spotted the terrorist on the side of the road called the security hotline, which reported directly to the army,” the statement read.
Mixed Signals
“The closer Abbas moves toward Israel and the US, the more he loses points with the Palestinian street.”
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.
How Putin Understands the Lapid-Bennett Government
Russia’s decision to assist the Syrians in intercepting Israeli strikes on Iranian assets is a major strategic blow.
Coordination Among IDF Air, Ground Forces Key as Terror Armies Become Better Armed
This change, combined with the growing urban warfare trend, means that the IDF must continually adapt to modern terror army challenges.
Solidarity with ‘Palestine’ Means Kalashnikovs for Kids
All the academics who sign statements of solidarity with “Palestine” claim to have done so out of a deep respect for human rights.
IDF’s Quest to Widen Efficiency Gap with Adversaries Takes on New Urgency
Outgoing IDF deputy chief of staff warns of “heavy, long conflict with multi-arenas, combined with internal challenges.” Meanwhile, the IDF ground forces examine ways to boost lethality.
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.