The new Pereh (“Wild”) Unit will consist of highly trained reservists, reconnaissance and special unit members who are locals.

Iran’s vision of turning Syria into a part of its “ring of fire” around Israel has shattered.

It is not clear this enforcement goes far enough, says Professor Uzi Rabi.

The arrangement is fragile, and Hezbollah’s intentions of keeping to it are in doubt, says Professor Eyal Zisser.

“The IDF will not hesitate to use force to stop attempts to smuggle arms to Hezbollah.”

Concerns linger over Hezbollah’s compliance and Israel’s operational freedom.

“Obama broke the tradition where an outgoing president doesn’t initiate significant new policies during the transition.”

UNDOF claims the IDF’s construction of a barrier along the Alpha Line violates the ceasefire with Syria.

The IDF has killed some 1,200 terrorists in northern Gaza and is adamant not to let others return.

Over a year after the start of the Gaza war, Israel’s military operations against Hamas have seen remarkable success, yet to finally defeat the terror group, the civilian-political front must now be tackled.