Author - Yaakov Lappin

Following political and military tightening of the East Med partnership, observers examine the implications and the role of energy.

While the US pushes for an expanded truce and international forces, Hamas is already reasserting its rule, refusing disarmament and testing the Yellow Line.

In the buffer zone beyond the Israel–Syria border, IDF reservists maintain a Hanukkah tradition amid a broader strategic shift.

The appointment of Maj. Gen. Roman Gofman, the first Mossad chief in decades to come from the IDF’s Armored Corps, could signal a shift toward a more aggressive, field-oriented espionage agency.

Israeli observers assess the chaotic reality on the Syrian border, where a mix of jihadist factions operate and where the IDF established positions.

A mllitary official tells JNS that the IDF is expanding the authority of division and brigade commanders as well as adopting a “community as fortress” concept.

The DefenseTech Week 2025 conference in Tel Aviv showcases Israeli defense advances, with a new emphasis on AI in combat.

Former US military commanders reveal new details about Israel’s 12-day war against Iran, from the four-minute decapitation strike to “beast mode” F-35s.

Military source provides details on the elimination of Hezbollah’s military chief; Meanwhile, Israel is building a new Lebanon border barrier “to boost security.”

While an Israeli military probe detailed major failures behind the Oct. 7 catastrophe, former military officers warn that deeper problems remain.