Asher Fredman criticizes a recent UN Commission report as a biased and “defamatory” document that ignores Hamas’s use of human shields while falsely accusing Israel of targeting children.
He argues that the UN serves as an “engine” for delegitimizing Israel and urges the United States and other allies to defund and disengage from the organization entirely.
The full interview took place on Channel I24, on June 24, 2026.
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Prof Kobi Michael: The Israeli army’s goal is to increase its visibility. On the ground, there are so many demolished houses that it is hard to see far. To see, you need to go higher up. This is a tactical issue the Israeli army is dealing with; you need better monitoring in this area to prevent Hamas from rearming itself.
Published in The National News, June 25, 2026.
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Prof. Kobi Michael analyzes Israel’s strategic efforts to dismantle terror infrastructure in both Gaza and South Lebanon, emphasizing that Israel must maintain its security autonomy despite public diplomatic friction with the United States.
He proposes a dual military and diplomatic approach where Israel continues to weaken Hezbollah while working toward an arrangement to eventually transfer control of specific enclaves to the Lebanese army under American supervision.
The full interview took place on ILTV on June 24, 2026.
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Asher Fredman: The Abraham Accords are entering a new phase. The first phase focused on bilateral relationships and proved remarkably resilient, particularly in trade and tourism, with Dubai remaining one of the most popular destinations for travelers departing from Ben-Gurion International Airport.
It’s time to move forward and realize the potential of the Abraham Accords 2.0. There are significant opportunities ahead for joint air defense initiatives, collaborative research, and artificial intelligence cooperation.
These words were spoken at the JNS conference on June 23, 2026.
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Prof. Kobi Michael expresses skepticism regarding the success of the current 60-day negotiation period, arguing that Iran is not an honest partner and that significant gaps remain between the two sides.
He emphasizes the need for dismantling the Fordo enrichment facility, implementing robust monitoring, and ensuring that any economic relief is strictly conditional on Iranian performance.
The full interview took place on Channel I24, on June 18, 2026.
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Prof. Kobi Michael discusses Israel’s disapproval of the MOU, emphasizing that Israel remains skeptical of the 60-day negotiation and is prepared to resume military action against threats in Lebanon and Iran.
He also highlights the friction in the U.S.-Israel alliance caused by diverging interests regarding Iran, while maintaining that both countries still share a fundamental commitment to preventing a nuclear-armed Iran.
The full interview took place on NewsX World on June 18, 2026.
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Dr. Raphael BenLevi expresses skepticism regarding the Iran peace deal, arguing that Vice President Vance’s trip to Geneva for a signing ceremony provides unnecessary legitimacy to Iranian officials.
He emphasizes that the current memorandum is only a preliminary phase focused on energy flow and fund releases, while many critical long-term issues remain unsettled and unclear.
The full interview took place on Newsmax on June 18, 2026.
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Ruth Wasserman Lande analyzes the potential diplomatic opening between the Trump administration and Iran, questioning whether it represents a weak surrender or a sophisticated tactical maneuver aimed at managing domestic political timing and stabilizing oil prices.
She expresses concern that the move feels like a “punch in the stomach” to Israel and other regional allies, yet suggests that Trump’s fundamental desire to be a “winner” may mean a deeper strategy is at play.
The full interview took place on Channel I24, on June 15, 2026.
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Prof. Kobi Michael clarifies that the upcoming MOU is only the beginning of a 60-day negotiation process and expresses skepticism regarding a successful final agreement due to deep gaps on nuclear and regional issues.
He further asserts that Israel must continue military action against Hezbollah to ensure its security, even if it causes tension with the United States administration’s diplomatic efforts.
The full interview took place on ILTV on June 15, 2026.
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Meir Ben Shabbat: Firstly this is an MOU, which is essentially a temporary agreement for an interim period during which there will be in-depth discussions, and not a final agreement. The issues, especially the nuclear issue, have not yet been agreed on, and therefore it is not possible to compare it to the Obama agreement – we can only do so after the final agreement.
But even without waiting for the final agreement, what has already been agreed upon is enough to substantiate the concerns in Jerusalem,” Ben-Shabbat adds. “Firstly, an agreement with Iran – and this is true of any agreement – grants legitimacy to the extremist regime and gives it the most important thing for it: survival, hope and resources for reconstruction.
The full interview was published in Globes on June 15, 2026.
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