Prof. Kobi Michael explained that Turkey’s military presence in Syria limits Israel’s freedom of action, which ultimately forced Israel to take preemptive military action after diplomatic signaling failed.He stressed that …
Civil-military relations, national and internal security, Palestinian-Israeli conflict
Senior research fellow at the Institute for National Security Studies in Tel Aviv, and a visiting professor at The International Centre for Policing & Security - the University of South Wales UK. Served as deputy director general and head of the Palestinian division in the Ministry of Strategic Affairs. Has published 20 books and monographs and more than 100 academic articles and book chapters.
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Prof. Kobi Michael: American pressure may not yield results except for a limited Israeli redeployment along the Yellow Line, the boundary separating areas in Gaza under Israeli military control.Published in …
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Prof. Kobi Michael discusses the intensifying friction between the United States and Iran over control of the Strait of Hormuz, pointing to Iran as the primary generator of regional instability …
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In the Media
Radical Settlers Deepen Rift as Katz Orders Plan To Shift West Bank Enforcement to Israel Police
Prof. Kobi Michael: “The State of Israel has willingly, and with its eyes open, lost governance in the West Bank. The price will be high—not only vis-à-vis the international community, …
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In the Media
Hamas plans to run in upcoming Palestinian elections, to prioritize status quo at Al-Aqsa Mosque
Prof. Kobi Michael: Badran’s comments might be a “hint” that Hamas is planning to run under a newly formed party or unite with exiled Fatah figure Mohammed Dahlan.This new party …
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Prof. Kobi Michael critiques Donald Trump’s strategic approach to Iran as a failure that has allowed the resilient regime to gain the upper hand and drag the US into an …