Analysis

The Iranian-backed terrorist group and the Shiite Amal party “have done everything possible in order to paralyze the government and impose their rule,” regional expert says. 

While Israel is held to an international double standard of morality, the IDF's commitment to the international laws of war is a long-term advantage.

The inherent political and economic complexities involved in crafting a defense doctrine in the coalition governance structure in Israel prevent the prime minister from simply committing such principles to paper, but it is imperative this mission is accomplished.

Hamas' rival in the Gaza Strip is using the issue of a hunger-striking Palestinian prisoner as a pretext to stir up violence, while not going back on its promises to Egypt.

The violent and discriminatory nature of BDS is evidenced by its targeting the Jewish state alone for attack and by its leaders’ and members’ justification of verbal or physical violence against Israelis, Jews, and Jewish supporters of Israel.

In the event of an Israeli strike on Iran, Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah is expected to follow any orders by his patrons on Tehran as it wields both religious and financial power over his organization.

While averting a collapse of the Palestinian Authority would prevent Hamas from seizing control, trying to bolster the PA through economic development is nothing more than “a band-aid on the problem, says Foundation for Defense of Democracies analyst Jonathan Schanzer.

In addition to reports of unofficial economic and military cooperation with Jerusalem, Dhaka recently dropped a key restriction on travel to Israel, fueling speculation normalization may be on the horizon.

The Islamic republic's drone capabilities mustn't be viewed as a threat of secondary importance, rather as equal in value to the precision rockets and missiles in Tehran's possession and as a "game-changer," or at the very least as a means of providing Iran with a victory image.

While Israel's strategic standing is solid, it is also fragile. Domestic challenges, including internal strife, diminished governability, and rising crime rates are disturbing warning signs and above all hovers the peril of the ayatollahs' regime. If they sense the end is near, Iran could eye a nuclear strike.