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Israel Defense Forces (IDF): In-Depth Reports

Israel Renews the Fighting in Gaza: Breaking the Paradigm

Israel Renews the Fighting in Gaza: Breaking the Paradigm

March 19, 2025 | Oded Ailam
Israel is not allowing Hamas to dictate the rules of the game
Israel Redrawing Its Borders in Syria and Lebanon

Israel Redrawing Its Borders in Syria and Lebanon

March 6, 2025 | Yoni Ben Menachem
The Jewish State is acting based on its security needs, in full coordination with the Trump administration, while also strengthening ties with the Druze community in Syria.
PA Chairman Abbas’s “Operation for the Defense of the Homeland” in Northern Samaria

PA Chairman Abbas’s “Operation for the Defense of the Homeland” in Northern Samaria

December 20, 2024 | Yoni Ben Menachem
Israeli security officials doubt the PA’s ability to counter Hamas and Islamic Jihad fighters
Israel Under Fire – The Israeli Economy during the October 7, 2023 War and Its Aftermath

Israel Under Fire – The Israeli Economy during the October 7, 2023 War and Its Aftermath

September 25, 2024 | David Brodet
Is the End of Yahya Sinwar Approaching?

Is the End of Yahya Sinwar Approaching?

September 17, 2024 | Yoni Ben Menachem
The Expanding Palestinian Terror Wave from Rafah through Ramallah to Jenin

The Expanding Palestinian Terror Wave from Rafah through Ramallah to Jenin

September 2, 2024 | Yoni Ben Menachem, Lt.-Col. (res.) Maurice Hirsch
Israeli Presence on the Philadelphi Corridor Is Vital

Israeli Presence on the Philadelphi Corridor Is Vital

August 22, 2024 | Brig.-Gen. (res.) Yossi Kuperwasser
Philadelphi Corridor Update

Philadelphi Corridor Update

August 19, 2024 | Yoni Ben Menachem
How Will the Israel-Hamas Urban War Influence Future Wars?

How Will the Israel-Hamas Urban War Influence Future Wars?

June 24, 2024 | Lt.-Col. (res.) Maurice Hirsch
The Hostage Release Deal, Rafah, and Defeating Hamas. Where Are We?

The Hostage Release Deal, Rafah, and Defeating Hamas. Where Are We?

May 8, 2024 | Yoni Ben Menachem, Lt.-Col. (res.) Maurice Hirsch
Will the U.S. State Department Impose Sanctions on an IDF Battalion?

Will the U.S. State Department Impose Sanctions on an IDF Battalion?

April 22, 2024 | Amb. Alan Baker
The Importance of Israel’s Operation in Rafah

The Importance of Israel’s Operation in Rafah

February 15, 2024 | Maj.-Gen. (res.) Yaakov Amidror, Khaled Abu Toameh, Yoni Ben Menachem
War Update and Israeli Naval Operations in Gaza

War Update and Israeli Naval Operations in Gaza

December 1, 2023 | Lt.-Col. (res.) Maurice Hirsch, Pinhas Inbari
The Intelligence Challenges Surrounding the War in Gaza

The Intelligence Challenges Surrounding the War in Gaza

November 29, 2023 | Brig.-Gen. (res.) Yossi Kuperwasser, Lt.-Col. (res.) Maurice Hirsch
The High Cost of Disregarding the Strategy of Hamas

The High Cost of Disregarding the Strategy of Hamas

November 14, 2023 | Joel Fishman