Israel

U.S. Pushes Back Against South Africa’s Anti-American Diplomacy
South Africa appears to have little interest in making friends in Washington. Pretoria’s dumpster fire diplomacy with the United States continues. In the span of a week, South Africa had...

Israel and the United States are Ready to Strike Iran
An air war is coming against Iran—and though its success in the near-term seems assured, it could have serious, even destructive, unintended effects for the wider region and the United...

Israel’s Rafael Defense Firm Saw Record Sales in 2024
Rafael designs a vast array of high-tech defense systems, including air defense systems and missiles to tank protection systems.

U.S. Army to “Americanize” the Israeli Spike Missile
U.S. Army to “Americanize” the Israeli Spike Missile

Stopping Iran’s Nuclear Program Requires U.S.-Israel Unity
No specific weapons transfer can ensure Israel is able to block Tehran’s nuclear ambitions on its own—even an MOP. The right weapons are critical to success in battle, but at...

Can Syria and Lebanon Rein In Hezbollah?
If Hezbollah continues to clash with the new Syrian government, this could encourage the government to lean on other extremist militias. On March 17, Lebanon and Syria agreed to a...

Hamas’ Delusions and Israeli Strategy
Recently published documents show that Hamas may stick to its eliminationist goals if it is allowed to survive. In May of 2021, Israel launched Operation Guardian of the Walls, an...

What Does Israel Want With Syria?
As Syria faces continued conflict, Israel may be planning a wider confrontation with the new government. Israel is increasingly focused on developments in Syria. Over the last month, Israeli officials...

India Picks Russian Arms Exports Over Offerings From Israel
New Delhi announced a multi-million dollar contract with Russian arms exporters while Israeli-based defense industries seemingly get the cold shoulder. The Israeli-based Rafael responded to a request for information (RFI)...

Israeli-U.S. Joint Exercise Serves as Warning to Iran
Iran is certain to notice the American-Israeli collaboration over Middle Eastern skies.

Oman Is Supporting The Houthis: It Should Be Held To Account
Oman cannot have it both ways—it cannot benefit from American friendship and assistance while enabling a crisis in the Middle East. A showdown may be brewing in the Middle East....

Message To Iran: U.S. B-52s Operated Alongside Israeli F-35Is
Multiple B-52H bombers took flight from the British Isles to the Middle East last week accompanied by Israeli aircraft. A move which will not go unnoticed by Iran’s top brass....