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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.
Former defense official says beeper attack joins other strikes that appear to be “softening up” the terrorist group ahead of future developments.
“What’s important is where this leads. Is it another round in the ping-pong game between Israel and Hezbollah—and if so it is worthless—or a prelude to a more significant confrontation?”
Founder of Israel Missile Defense Organization expresses skepticism over Houthi claims of a “hypersonic” missile attack
Only a very high-value target could warrant a commando air-drop operation
The younger brother of Hamas chief Yahya Sinwar, Mohammad is considered a major planner of the Oct. 7 mass murder attack.
The arms traffic has become particularly problematic since January, Tehran seeking to subvert Hashemite monarchy, warn observers.
While Hamas is showing signs of limited resurgence, its new recruits are essentially “cannon fodder,” observers tell JNS.
Former senior American military officers share key observations with active duty colleagues.