Israel

Milwaukee, Wisconsin - July 16, 2024: Florida Senator Marco Rubio at the Republican National Convention.

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...

Israeli defense system against short range artillery rockets Iron Dome air defense system

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.

Italian Army 8th Bersaglieri Regiment Spike launch during an exercise

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

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

TACOMA, WA - JULY 21: Northrop Grumman B-2A Spirit (Spirit of Ohio) flyby demonstration during Air Expo at McChord Field Joint Base Lewis-McChord on July 21, 2012 in Tacoma, WA.

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...

May 25, 2021: A Hezbollah fighter with flags and military clothes at Liberation Day.

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...

Elements of Hamas' Al-Qassam Brigades during the funeral of those killed during the Israeli war on Gaza, in the city of Khan Yunis, in the southern Gaza Strip, on February 13, 2025.

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...

IDF helicopter flies overhead.

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)...

Isreali F-15I on take off at RAF Waddington on 4th September 2019.

Israeli-U.S. Joint Exercise Serves as Warning to Iran

Iran is certain to notice the American-Israeli collaboration over Middle Eastern skies.

Yemeni forces to confront the Houthis. War in Yemen and Palestine, War on Terror. Yemen July 11, 2024.

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....

Zeltweg, Austria - September 3, 2022: US Air Force Boeing B-52 Stratofortress strategic bomber plane at air base. Military aircraft. Aviation industry. Fly and flying.

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....