Analysis

Deputy health minister warns that without improvement, "We will fall into a demographic black hole and it will take us about 150 years to compensate for it."

Israel targets Hezbollah leadership as talks advance, while Lebanese army's Shiite ties raise doubts about the agreement's enforcement.

Hamas and Hezbollah are leveraging artificial intelligence for propaganda and terrorism, with Iran marking it a high-priority target. How should Israel respond to this emerging threat?

Iran's strategic calculations face a pivotal moment as Israel demonstrates unprecedented reach.

Damage to strategic assets, laying mines, cutting communication cables, and attacks on ships: autonomous underwater vehicles allow a wide range of possibilities and threats, and Israel needs to prepare for this new front.

As the war continues, we must assume that enemies across all fronts will continue to challenge us.

A year after Oct. 7, most of the public is still convinced of the war's righteousness and gives decision-makers generous credit for action.

The failure of Iran's missile offensive grants Israel the latitude to coolly consider its next move. Unlike Iran, Israel typically opts for swift action, aiming to maintain a clear link between cause and effect. The potential targets are diverse: Israel could adhere to a tit-for-tat strategy (as it did in April), retaliating solely against military objectives – bases, factories, and weapons caches.

The new year provides an opportunity for the entire region. The Iranian people, who have not forgotten the hijab protests, may attempt to reignite demonstrations if they believe Western nations will support their efforts this time.

Israel’s decision will likely depend on three factors: the level of damage inflicted on Hezbollah, the toll on Israeli soldiers' lives, and the potential for a prolonged engagement in Lebanon.