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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.

Weapons stockpile found in Beit Hanoun
Analysis
IDF dismantles 5 km of tunnels in northern Gaza
Hamas tries to infiltrate the Strip’s planned police force and government apparatus.
Feb. 28, 2026
Yaakov Lappin
Maj. Gen. Ghassan Alian.
Analysis
Israel’s new Syrian Druze coordinator faces complex mission
“I think this is an excellent decision,” former intelligence officer tells JNS about the appointment of Maj. Gen. Ghassan Alian.
Feb. 25, 2026
Yaakov Lappin
Palestinian Authority police officers on duty during a visit by P.A. head Mahmoud Abbas to Jenin on July 12, 2023. Photo by Nasser Ishtayeh/Flash90.
Analysis
Will Israel be able to screen future Gazan police officers?
Former defense officials offer differing assessments of U.S.-backed recruitment drive.
Feb. 24, 2026
Yaakov Lappin
Hamas tunnel uncovered in Gaza
Analysis
Board of Peace convenes as Hamas violates ceasefire
“This is not what disarming looks like,” an IDF spokesman says after a string of violations by the Islamist group.
Feb. 21, 2026
Yaakov Lappin
New CPR GO system in IDF
Analysis
New IDF system enables real-time medical response in combat zones
The Israeli military’s CPR GO system has been delivering medical documentation deep into the battlefield, military sources tell JNS.
Feb. 16, 2026
Yaakov Lappin
Natanz Nuclear Facility, Iran
Analysis
Israel to present ‘uncompromising position’ on Iranian threats
Former national security adviser Jacob Nagel tells JNS that four areas require substantial treatment.
Feb. 11, 2026
Yaakov Lappin
A U.S. Army AH-64 Apache attack helicopter prepares to support “Operation Hawkeye Strike” in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Dec 19, 2025. Credit: Courtesy of U.S. Army.
Analysis
‘Progressive Democrats’ opposition to US arms sales will increase’
Experts urge Israel to maximize the current window to stockpile munitions while transitioning to domestic production.
Feb. 8, 2026
Yaakov Lappin
Hezbollah Rocket Fire
Analysis
After over 27,000 projectiles, Israeli authorities seek to improve protection gaps
Hospitals should prioritize protection of trauma and emergency surgery rooms, a former defense official tells JNS.
Feb. 4, 2026
Yaakov Lappin
Israel troops operate to secure the Yellow Line ceasefire line in Khan Yunis, the southern Gaza Strip, January 2026. Credit: IDF.
Israel News
‘Israel can strike anyone planning attacks in Gaza’
As Israel gives more time to a U.S. diplomatic initiative, an IDF source and former defense officials share assessments on future scenarios with JNS.
Feb. 4, 2026
Yaakov Lappin
Arrow 3
Analysis
Israel fast-tracks next-generation Arrow defenses amid Iran crisis
Defense officials confirm the next generation of air defense will tackle hypersonic threats and decoy warheads.
Feb. 3, 2026
Yaakov Lappin
Holocaust survivor Arie Reiter
Feature
From a Romanian forced labor camp to a proud IDF legacy
As Israel marks International Holocaust Remembrance Day, 97-year-old survivor Arie Reiter and his granddaughter, Sgt. A., share a powerful testament of revival.
Jan. 27, 2026
Yaakov Lappin
The Iron Dome system near Ashdod intercepted rockets fired from the Gaza Strip on March 11, 2012. Credit: Flash90.
Israel News
Israel closer to privatization of defense giants as innovation accelerates
Finance Ministry prepares to sell stakes in IAI and Rafael while defense officials emphasize need for rapid development cycles and AI integration.
Jan. 25, 2026
Yaakov Lappin
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