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Yaakov Lappin

Yaakov Lappin

Yaakov Lappin is an Israel-based military affairs correspondent and analyst. He is the in-house analyst at the Miryam Institute; a research associate at the Alma Research and Education Center; and a research associate at the Begin-Sadat Center for Strategic Studies at Bar-Ilan University. He is a frequent guest commentator on international television news networks, including Sky News and i24 News. Lappin is the author of Virtual Caliphate: Exposing the Islamist State on the Internet. Follow him at: www.patreon.com/yaakovlappin.

An Israeli soldier examines anti-tank ordnance seized from Hezbollah's Radwan Force in Southern Lebanon, Dec. 28, 2024. Credit: IDF.
Analysis
Hezbollah’s Radwan Force and the risk of northern infiltration
Despite significant degradation, Israeli observers warn that Hezbollah retains the capability for localized cross-border raids.
Mar. 19, 2026
Yaakov Lappin
Ali Larijani
Analysis
Ali Larijani, Iran’s ‘de facto ruler,’ eliminated in IAF strike
Mar. 18, 2026
Yaakov Lappin
Israel Defense Forces troops from the 91st Division conduct ground operations against key Hezbollah strongholds in Southern Lebanon, March 15, 2026. Credit: IDF.
Analysis
‘Only IDF presence in Lebanon can defend northern Israel’
Mar. 17, 2026
Yaakov Lappin
Arrow Defense Against Iran
Analysis
After Iran war, Israel moves to mass production of Arrow interceptors
‘The current war has highlighted the critical need for expanded production capacity,’ says senior Defense Ministry official.
Jul. 24, 2025
Yaakov Lappin
Syrian Army and Security Forces enter Sweida, Syria, on July 15, 2025. Photo by Getty Images.
Analysis
‘Jihadists surrounding al-Sharaa haven’t abandoned extreme vision’
Former Israeli national security adviser tells JNS Syria’s new leader “cannot persist for long in a direction that is 180 degrees opposite to his base.”
Jul. 22, 2025
Yaakov Lappin
An Israeli soldier competes in the international cyber-security drill on Jan. 28, 2021. Credit: IDF Spokesperson's Unit.
Analysis
‘There is no ceasefire in cyberspace’
Israeli cyber expert warns Tehran is constantly working to surprise Israel, even after the bombs stopped falling.
Jul. 18, 2025
Yaakov Lappin
Yasser Abu Shabab
Analysis
Hamas leaders rattled by emergence of clans against them in Gaza
“From Israel’s perspective, this is currently the preferred solution, because nobody wants Hamas or the P.A.,” a former 8200 commander tells JNS.
Jul. 17, 2025
Yaakov Lappin
Druze in Israel
Analysis
Israel warns Syria of ‘painful blows’ in Sweida
As the Israeli Air Force conducts strikes in southern Syria, a military official says, “The more the Syrian regime has intervened, the worse it looks.”
Jul. 16, 2025
Yaakov Lappin
Israeli soldiers during operational activities in the Gaza Strip, July 13, 2025. Credit: IDF.
Analysis
‘Hamas does not function as a military organization’
A senior Israeli military official tells JNS Hamas has lost command and control and arms production capabilities, but continues to operate as guerrilla cells.
Jul. 16, 2025
Yaakov Lappin
Egyptian soldiers
Analysis
‘Highest levels of decision-makers in Egypt view Israel as imperialist’
The ongoing Egyptian military presence in Sinai as war rages in Gaza elicits a range of interpretations.
Jul. 11, 2025
Yaakov Lappin
A Lockheed Martin F-35I “Adir” fighter aircraft at the Nevatim Airbase near Beersheva, April 25, 2025. Credit: Israel Defense Forces.
Analysis
The F-35’s key role in the war against Iran
The American jet’s unparalleled ability to create a battle picture made it an airborne intelligence center, an Israeli security source tells JNS.
Jul. 10, 2025
Yaakov Lappin
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