Why Some in Israel are Concerned by a U.S. Sale of F-35s to the UAE
The combination of regional arms races and instability means that Israel’s defense establishment is intent on maintaining the country’s qualitative military edge, though there is no opposition to cooperation on other defense technologies or intelligence sharing.
With the UAE Deal, Israel Gives Up a Huge Headache for a Huge Victory
Let’s face it: The idea of annexation—legal or not, approved by the United States or not—was problematic from the start.
Iran’s ‘Shadow War’ with Israel Likely to Continue into Foreseeable Future
Leading Middle East expert Professor Uzi Rabi tells JNS that Iran’s infiltration into other countries it views as belonging to the Shi’ite axis cannot be seen by the untrained eye; at the same time, Hezbollah has its back “against the wall” and is facing an unprecedented low point.
Hezbollah is Still in Charge in Lebanon
The Beirut port disaster dealt the terror group a blow, but its ability to shift its arms and narcotics-smuggling operations to other locations will enable it to maintain its grip on the country.
Hizballah’s Complicated Calculus
Israel has neither the desire nor the ability to avoid harm to the specific Lebanese component of the IRGC’s deployment in Syria.
Palestinians: “We Support China’s Muslim Concentration Camps”
The Palestinian Authority (PA) says it is determined to proceed with its request that the International Criminal Court (ICC) launch an investigation against Israel for “committing war crimes” against the Palestinians.
Saving Lebanon
Utterly broke and without a functioning government, Lebanon was in the midst of a national nervous breakdown before this disaster.
Why is Hezbollah Attacking Israel?
Lebanon understands that the Trump administration might be coming to an end and is trying to stop their internal threat that is Hezbollah before it is too late.
A Unified Reminder of the Iranian Threat
Ironically, the jolt back to Israel’s pre-pandemic reality served as a refreshing break from the incessant coverage of the coronavirus, economic crisis and nationwide protests.
Time to Call Nasrallah’s Bluff
Israel needs to change the Hezbollah leader’s calculations. He won’t want and can’t afford to pay with his life or a full-blown war.
