Does Hamas see Israel’s deterrence waning?
Prof. Efraim Inbar: Deterrence is a tricky notion. Dr. Eran Lerman: Hamas is irritating us in order to obtain certain limited gains through the negotiating process.
Experts Divided Over US Decision on Golan Heights.
Dr. Jonathan Spyer: Israel’s de facto control of the Golan is not in doubt, and there is no likelihood in the foreseeable future of any serious attempt by any force to change this situation.
Gaza rocket hits Israeli home injuring seven; Netanyahu cuts short Washington trip.
Dr. Eran Lerman of JISS: “When there was intensive rocket fire on the southern area that borders Gaza, Israel found a workable modus vivendi, involving transfer of Qatari money to Hamas. If Netanyahu now reacts aggressively, then people will say the blood of those in the center of the country is thicker than in the south. If he does not respond, then he’ll be criticized for not doing anything in the face of brazen provocation.”
Political Dynamics Raise Risk for Israel-Hamas Clash.
Dr. Eran Lerman of JISS: “The anti-Hamas demonstrations that indicate a level of frustration and anger not seen before. (The missile fire on Israel) is a familiar tactic to refocus the tension on the real enemy.”
Rocket From Gaza Hits Israel, Prompting Netanyahu to Curtail U.S. Trip.
Col. (res.) Dr. Eran Lerman of JISS: Hamas is playing with fire.
American recognition of Israeli sovereignty on the Golan Heights.
Professor Efraim Inbar: ‘Netanyahu will benefit from Trump’s decision – not clear how much, it’s a close race’
Tehran eyes vital Syrian port of Latakia as gateway to Med.
Dr. Yossi Mansharof: Moscow is likely to allow Israel to launch strikes on Iranian targets around Latakia if it uses the port to ship weapons.
Netanyahu tells Putin Israel will continue to strike against Iran in Syria.
Dr. Jonathan Spyer: Israel needs Russia to remain on the ground, as an arbiter between Turks, Assad and Iran.
Turkey launches ‘Blue Homeland’ naval drill.
Dr. Hay Eytan Cohen Yanarocak: The largest naval drill in country’s history is a clear message for Cyprus and Greece.
The Rift Inside Iran’s Governing Bodies.
Interpretation following the resignation of Foreign Minister Zarif.
Dr. Yossi Mansharof in an interview with i24.
Israeli generals, diplomats address ability to deter Iran’s ‘war with Israel’
General Amidror: “We don’t expect anyone to fight for Israel. Israel will defend itself, by itself.”
Israeli Offset to PA Terror Wages.
Dr. Eran Lerman debates Dimitri Delaney, a member of the Fatah Council, regarding the freezing of PA funds by Israel.
