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Israel Kasnett

Israel Kasnett

Israel Kasnett, editor at the Jerusalem Center for Security and Foreign Affairs, offers expert analysis on Israeli politics, society and regional developments at JNS.org. With a deep understanding of the region, he delivers insightful commentary that challenges media bias and provides a clear perspective on Israel.

This refusal is not just bureaucratic hesitation; it reflects Lebanon’s political DNA and, more broadly, a regional approach shared across the Arab world.
“I say to Qatar and all nations who harbor terrorists, you either expel them or you bring them to justice. Because if you don’t, we will.” said the Israeli prime minister.
“There is a very clear understanding that the relationship between India and Israel stands on its own.”
Israel’s approach to any agreement with Syria is shaped by hard-learned lessons from past diplomatic efforts.
Iran’s vast missile arsenal, dispersed across underground bunkers, urban areas and remote regions, will not vanish overnight.
In just four days, Israel’s actions have already significantly weakened Iran’s grip and emboldened its adversaries.
While the normalization train may have stalled, it has not been derailed. Once Israel achieves its goals in Gaza and Iran, Israel can expect to see a renewal of negotiations toward a normalization agreement with Saudi Arabia, experts tell JNS.
Experts differ on the implications of the Shi’ite group’s performance.