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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.

Ellie Cohanim, Deputy Special Envoy for Monitoring and Combating Anti-Semitism, said “Twitter needs to be transparent, act on its stated policy and clarify its use of the IHRA Working Definition on Antisemitism, if you wish to create a ‘safe and friendly’ environment for your users.”
“It [Hezbollah] wants to promote some action that will be considered a retaliatory action to preserve its deterrence, and at the same time contain its response so that it will not cause deterioration into a wider conflict in which it is not currently interested,” said Orna Mizrahi, a senior research fellow at the Institute for National Security Studies.
At a July 29 hearing, representatives from Twitter and Facebook were taken to task over the rampant anti-Semitism on their platforms.
Gershon Hacohen, one of the founding directors of Habithonistim ‒ Protectors of Israel, aims to convince decision-makers that the many of the ideas of international observers and foreign missions to ensure Israel’s security are “an illusion” and cannot guarantee Israel’s security.
Tehran and Beijing have been reported to be planning broad economic and security deals that could pave the way for China’s multibillion-dollar investment in Iran’s energy and military sectors, as the Jewish state cautiously eyes the developing relationship.
A pro-con animated debate, analyzing the next possible moves on the sovereignty issue and how it will affect Israel, the United States and the Palestinians.
“Egypt’s relationship with Israel has remained largely under the table and in the security realm; issues are worked out privately among the professionals,” said Dana Stroul, a senior fellow at the Washington Institute for Near East Policy.
The Trump administration’s goal was to create a plan for peace “that was realistic, implementable, and that both sides could get behind and negotiate in good faith.”