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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
Rafael's Drone Dome system, which the company describes as an effective way to conduct airspace defense “against hostile drones used by terrorists and criminals to perform aerial attacks, collect intelligence and carry out intimidating activities.” Credit: Rafael Industries.
Analysis
Russia’s UAV onslaught ups interest in Israeli defense system
Rafael’s Drone Dome is already active in Dubai, protecting the Gulf city from attack.
Jun. 20, 2023
Yaakov Lappin
An IAF AH-64 Apache helicopter gunship, July 6, 2021. Photo by Ofer Zidon/Flash90.
Analysis
Jenin airstrikes a sign of deteriorating security
The IDF may have no choice but to recommend to the Cabinet the launch of a wide-scale operation in the terror hotbed.
Jun. 19, 2023
Yaakov Lappin
Members of the Yamas counter-terrorist unit participate in a military operation in Dahariya. The unit is attached to the Israeli Border Police, but a direct subordinate to the Shin Bet. Aug. 2, 2022. Photo by Nati Shohat/Flash90,
Analysis
What the Shin Bet can and can’t do about Arab-sector crime
Bolstering the Israel Police, in terms of manpower, tools and resources, and harsher punishments are needed to reduce crime levels
Jun. 18, 2023
Yaakov Lappin
U.S. Army soldiers, attached to Heavy Company, 3rd Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment, take cover behind their vehicle as small-arms fire opens up in the distance in Mosul, Iraq, Jan. 17, 2008. Credit: Spc. Kieran Cuddihy/U.S. Army photo.
Features
Iraq ‘gradually turning into a source of threat’ to Israel
A convenient launching pad for Iranian UAVs or missile strikes, this arena should be monitored carefully, according to Israeli observers.
Jun. 15, 2023
Yaakov Lappin
Israeli Navy personnel rehearsing the wartime evacuation of patients in Shlomi, in northern Israel, on June 6, 2023. Credit; IDF Spokespersons Unit.
Israel News
‘The challenge of evacuating patients with needs under fire is double’
Lt. Col. Merav Shabi Sultan of the IDF Homefront Command shares some of the ways Israel is preparing for a war with Hezbollah.
Jun. 12, 2023
Yaakov Lappin
Iran Missile
Features
‘Iran’s new missile is a threat, but can be countered’
Iran’s “Fattah” hypersonic missiles “displays original thinking alongside impressive technical capability,” but Tehran’s claim that it can bypass any defense is “inaccurate,” says an Israeli missile-defense expert.
Jun. 8, 2023
Yaakov Lappin
Israeli soldiers and rescue personnel at the IDF's Mount Harif Base near the border with Egypt, June 3, 2023. Photo by Dudu Greenspan/Flash90.
Analysis
The lessons of the deadly Egyptian cross-border attack
Days after a rogue Egyptian policeman killed three Israeli soldiers, the IDF is reviewing all aspects of its Egypt border security protocols.
Jun. 6, 2023
Yaakov Lappin
Israeli soldiers during the raid in Al-Yamun, near Jenin, to arrest Maher Aseid, May 24, 2023. Credit: IDF.
Israel News
Ongoing Samaria terror will likely lead to military campaign
The P.A. has become largely irrelevant in trouble spots, and more significant Israeli military action is likely unavoidable.
Jun. 5, 2023
Yaakov Lappin
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