Meir Ben Shabbat: Hamas is no longer in a position where it feels its very existence is under threat; it remains the primary power in the Gaza Strip, deeply embedded …
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 US president has said he is willing to talk to Iran, but Israel must prove the risks inherent in any negotiations with Tehran. Israel should not sacrifice tangible assets in Syria in exchange for dubious arrangements, nor ignore the Kurds’ cry for help.
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Less than 24 hours have passed since the arrest of the dictator from his palace in Caracas was announced, and the world remains in shock. US President Donald Trump’s bold decision to send his …
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Meir Ben Shabbat: Currently in Hamas, they are very interested in moving to Stage B and are acting to convince the mediating countries and through them, the United States, to …
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The elimination of Ra’ad Sa’ad, a senior commander in Hamas’ military wing in the Gaza Strip, was a necessary step for Israel. Israel’s clarifications were intended to appease the Trump administration and assuage criticism from mediating countries, as it needs good reasons (or excuses) to justify such eliminations.
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Israel’s elimination of Ali Tabatabai is a loud declaration: Hezbollah will not rebuild in Lebanon.