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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.

Despite significant degradation, Israeli observers warn that Hezbollah retains the capability for localized cross-border raids.
Explosions and fires at strategic assets across the Islamic Republic fuel sabotage speculation.
“New Syrian regime is religious, jihadist, intolerant of minorities,” former intelligence officer tells JNS.
“Unlike in the past, the IDF will remain in every area that is conquered in Gaza, to prevent the return of terrorism,” a security source says.
The recent Eagles of Civilization 2025 exercise does not pose an immediate threat to Israel, observers say.
To ensure Hamas never rules again, Israel aims to separate the terror regime from Gaza’s population, Israeli observers tell JNS.
Since the beginning of the war, 37 fallen fighters—including 18 lone soldiers—had families residing overseas.
Despite a Tehran parade showcasing S-300 launchers, Israel still has air superiority; Russian, Chinese assistance to Iran “a certainty,” expert says.
The terrorist organization seeks regime survival in Gaza via a full deal, former defense officials tell JNS.