Prof. Kobi Michael explains that while Israel currently prefers to let the United States lead the efforts against Iran, the two nations remain highly coordinated on military and intelligence levels.

He stresses that if Iran attacks, Israel will not wait for American permission to retaliate aggressively and may use the opportunity to complete strategic objectives intended in previous months.

The full interview took place on Channel I24 on July 12, 2026.

*The opinions expressed in Misgav publications are the authors’ alone.

Prof. Kobi Michael discusses the escalating tensions and “statement war” between Iran and the United States regarding the control and potential closure of the Strait of Hormuz.

He analyzes how Iranian hubris and perceived American weakness could lead to severe U.S. military retaliation against infrastructure, potentially resulting in the collapse of the current Iranian regime.

The full interview took place on NewsX World on July 12, 2026.

*The opinions expressed in Misgav publications are the authors’ alone.

https://youtu.be/QeUyS5dCvvE

Prof. Kobi Michael argues that Hamas’s move to dissolve its emergency government is a deceptive facade designed to retain actual control through its military wing and 40,000 Hamas-affiliated officials while appearing to yield civilian authority.

This strategy, influenced by Turkey and Qatar, aims to bypass international pressure for disarmament and maintain Hamas’s status as a dominant political power in the Palestinian arena.

The full interview took place on Chaifm on July 7, 2026.

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Ruth Wasserman Lande highlights Qatar’s problematic strategy of instigating conflicts to position itself as a mediator and warns of its expanding influence in Lebanon.

She also outlines the competition between a Western-aligned energy axis involving Israel and the Gulf states and a rival coalition led by Turkey and China.

The full interview took place on Channel I24, Tuesday, July 9, 2026.

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Dr. Adi Schwarz explains that Israel’s military actions are a necessary defense against Iranian-backed proxies like Hezbollah and Hamas, which have weaponized civilian infrastructure to facilitate attacks similar to the October 7th massacre.

He also emphasizes the strength of the Israel-U.S. alliance while dismissing international criticism as hypocritical, arguing that regional peace depends on dismantling these proxy networks.

The full interview took place in Al Arabiya English on July 7, 2026.

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Dr. Yossi Mansharof: For over a year now, I have been warning in my various publications about a significant shift in the threat landscape: the Houthis are not content with launching missiles and drones, but are actively training for a ground invasion of Israel.

Their media outlets have documented drills involving tunnel infiltrations, the seizure of Israeli bases, and the abduction of soldiers. These exercises include the use of drones, tanks, machine guns, missiles, and rockets, tools intended to facilitate the conquest of Israeli territory.

Published in The Times Of Israel, Luly 08, 2026.

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Prof. Kobi Michael argues that Hamas’s proposal to hand over administration to a national committee is a deceptive facade, as the group maintains its military wing and continues to dictate governance in the Gaza Strip.

He maintains that Israel should refuse concessions and focus on dismantling Hamas’s heavy weaponry while gradually implementing the “20 points plan” in IDF-controlled areas to weaken the group’s influence.

The full interview took place on Channel I24, on July 6, 2026.

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Prof. Kobi Michael: The agreement is a most important Israeli achievement. First, because this is an official declaration by the states regarding respect for sovereignty, the right to security of the citizens in both states, and the pursuit of peace.

But beyond that, this is a precedent-setting agreement in which an Arab state allows the IDF to remain on its territory and to act against a terror organization whose members are citizens of the state, while Israel’s conditions regarding withdrawal from the territory, conditioned on the quality of implementation by the Lebanese army and the pace of progress of Hezbollah’s disarmament, are acceptable to that same Arab state.

The full interview was published in JNS on July 6, 2026.

Prof. Kobi Michael argues that Israel is currently in a “strategic limbo” and must reshape the regional architecture by dismantling Hamas and Hezbollah to effectively weaken the Iranian regime.

He further characterizes the conflict as a defense of Western civilization against radicalism, warning that Iran uses “false diplomacy” as a deceptive tactic to gain time and rebuild its strength.

The full interview took place on ILTV on July 5, 2026.

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Ruth Wasserman Lande highlights the severe internal instability and systemic breakdown within Iran’s leadership while discussing the maritime tension with the United States regarding a new parallel shipping route to the Strait of Hormuz.

Despute stating that the Israeli Lebanese agreement is indeed Avery positive development, She expressed skepticism concerning the willingness/capability of the Lebanese army to disarm Haizballah.

The full interview took place on Channel I24, on July 2, 2026.

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https://youtu.be/O_4ScCR4KVc