Cyber experts: Criticism of NSO likely part of ‘orchestrated effort to harm Israel’
Prof. Gabi Siboni: There are numerous non-Israeli companies that provide similar services in France, the US and the UK. They have not been targeted like this. This is a broadside against Israel’s cyber industry as a whole, a pillar of the country’s economy.
Iran working systematically to build serious cyber-attack capabilities
Col. (res.) Prof. Gabi Siboni: Revelations about malign plans by Tehran’s leaders serve as the latest confirmation of how seriously the Islamic Republic takes cyber warfare.
Sensing a shift in power dynamic, Iran steps up shadow war with Israel
Col. Eran Lerman: Tehran and Hezbollah are trying to get a read on Israel’s new leadership. Bennett and Lapid are being tested.
Why Erdogan’s Turkey is NATO in Name Only
Interview with Prof. Efraim Inbar
Turkey’s empty charm offensive
Dr. Hay Eytan Cohen Yanarocak: Unless it is backed with tangible steps—like putting an end to Ankara’s support to Hamas—the realization of a genuine normalization will not be achieved.
Israel faces Russia policy change, or perhaps political posturing, regarding Syria
Micky Aharonson: There is no argument in Israel that it must continue to operate against Iranian military entrenchment in Syria, but perhaps it needs to be more sensitive in terms of timing and in terms of frequency of its operations.
Has Russian Policy Changed Regarding Israeli Targeting of Iranian Bases in Syria?
Interview with Micky Aharonson
On Israel-Hamas truce negotiations
Interview with Dr. Eran Lerman
As leaders meet, Jordan finds itself vital to US plans in the region
Prof. Efraim Inbar: The Americans want to enlist Jordan to contribute to stability in Iraq.
Frustrated by Israel’s Refusal to Allow Qatari Cash Into Gaza, Hamas Threatens Violence
Col. Eran Lerman: New Israeli government has a different strategy for dealing with Hamas, and as things stand it will not allow suitcases of Qatari cash to enter Gaza.
Are Israel and Jordan ready to turn over a new leaf?
Prof. Efraim Inbar: It is not realistic to expect drastic changes. The relationship will improve slowly.
Stressing new coalition’s liberal values, Lapid looks to revive ties with EU
Dr. Emmanuel Navon: People in ‘old Europe’ were annoyed at Netanyahu’s policy of relying on the Visegrad Group to block decisions from the Council of Europe on Israel.
