Israel’s elimination of Ali Tabatabai is a loud declaration: Hezbollah will not rebuild in Lebanon.
Israeli grand strategy, superpower relations, Abraham Accords, Palestinian-Israeli relations, internal security and governance
Head of the Misgav Institute for National Security & Zionist Strategy. Served as Israel’s national security advisor and head of the National Security Council between 2017 and 2021 and played a key role in negotiating the Abraham Accords. Prior to that he served for 30 years in the Israel Security Agency (the Shin Bet), heading three divisions: Counter Terrorism, Cyber Defense, and the Southern Command. Was awarded the US Department of Defense Medal for Distinguished Public Service.
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The current Hamas standoff must end decisively – mass surrender, detention or terrorist deaths. Images and publicity carry value. Israel’s handling of trapped Rafah terrorists will signal to regional powers whether it remains committed to dismantling terror infrastructure or accepts cosmetic fixes.
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The US is focusing its efforts on November 18, the date of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s visit, during which an expanded defensive pact and new arms deals between the two countries are expected to be announced.
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The Kiryat Gat Civil-Military Coordination Center (CMCC) attracts visiting American officials and diverse international representation, yet its role in advancing Israel’s core Gaza objectives remains fundamentally unclear.
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Following the Ceasefire and Hostage-Release Agreement.
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Meir Ben Shabbat: It is a combination of the Israeli military operation in Gaza, the attack in Qatar, Trump’s desire to implement his grand vision for the Middle East, and …