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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
An Arrow 3 interceptor being launched during a flight test in central Israel, Jan 18, 2022. Photo by Avichai Socher.
Features
As Russia’s shadow grows, Europe is increasingly turning to Israeli defense tech
Finland, Germany and the Netherlands are all in line to purchase advanced Israeli defense systems.
Apr. 30, 2023
Yaakov Lappin
Bereaved Druze Families
Features
Supporting Arabic-speaking bereaved families, boosting national resilience
Alaa Slalha, the coordinator for minority rehabilitation in the Department of Families and Commemoration, tells JNS about the critical work helping fallen soldiers’ loved ones.
Apr. 25, 2023
Yaakov Lappin
Professor Shaul Chorev. Photo by Zehavit Meir Salman.
Features
‘Israel should re-establish a Red Sea naval command’
A former Israeli admiral tells JNS that it’s time to consider some changes.
Apr. 19, 2023
Yaakov Lappin
Iran said its air-launched Asef cruise missiles, unveiled in February 2023, could hit targets at a range of 1,025 miles. Source: Twitter.
Features
US lacks ‘real deterrence’ against Iran; Israel may need to act alone, former Israeli official warns
Jerusalem’s request is that Washington at least provide support against Iran, says ex-head of Israel’s National Security Council Brig. Gen. (res.) Professor Jacob Nagel.
Apr. 17, 2023
Yaakov Lappin
The launch of the “Okef 13” satellite from the Palmachim Airbase in central Israel on March 29, 2023. Credit: Israeli Ministry of Defense.
Features
Powerful new Israeli eye in space will keep tabs on Iran
The “Ofek 13” reconnaissance satellite carries a powerful payload that enables Israel to watch sites of interest day or night, in all weather.
Apr. 13, 2023
Yaakov Lappin
H2D55 Drone
Features
Israeli hydrogen-powered drones could prove revolutionary
UAVs need to be flying robots and not just flying cameras, HevenDrones CEO tells JNS.
Apr. 10, 2023
Yaakov Lappin
A home in Sderot after being hit by a rocket launched into Israel by terror groups based in the Gaza Strip in April 2023. Source: Twitter.
Israel News
ANALYSIS: Israel tells Hamas it can’t keep Gaza out of the line of fire
Sensing an opportunity, Hamas and Iran challenge Israel with a multi-front arena; Jerusalem’s retaliation signals it will treat the terror group in Gaza and Lebanon as a single entity.
Apr. 7, 2023
Yaakov Lappin
Potential UAV launch sites used by the Iranian-Shi'ite axis in Syria. (Credit: Alma Center).
Features
Iran’s exploitation of quake aid ‘likely’ behind stepped-up airstrikes
Since the deadly earthquake in Turkey on Feb. 6, the Iranians have sent more than 1,000 “humanitarian aid” convoys into Syria, says the director of an Israeli defense research center.
Apr. 4, 2023
Yaakov Lappin
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