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Yoni Ben Menachem

Yoni Ben Menachem, a veteran Arab affairs and diplomatic commentator for Israel Radio and Television, is a senior Middle East analyst for the Jerusalem Center. He served as director general and chief editor of the Israel Broadcasting Authority.

In Israel, it is believed that as long as the Syrian leader attempts to wage a dual struggle against both ISIS and external actors such as Iran, his ability to achieve a decisive victory will remain limited.
Terrorist groups are establishing themselves in the area, including Palestinian Islamic Jihad, Houthi-affiliated elements, ISIS and Al-Jamaa al-Islamiya.
Jerusalem aims to systematically degrade the Islamic Republic’s ability to develop nuclear weapons over the long term.
Senior political sources describe Israel’s new security policy as a strategic shift, particularly concerning Arab states with which it has no peace agreements, such as Syria and Lebanon.
Arab leaders believe Abbas’s rule is ending.
Trump’s declarations to Hamas are far more than mere rhetoric. These are concrete intentions backed by Israeli military readiness and U.S.-Israeli coordination.
Cairo and Amman now face a significant challenge in Trump’s determination to implement his migration plan for Gaza’s Palestinians.
Joseph Aoun now faces the daunting task of steering Lebanon toward a brighter future. However, his tenure is likely to encounter persistent resistance from his opponents, particularly Hezbollah and its allies.
The IDF is preparing for the possible occupation of Gaza City and plans to reduce humanitarian aid to the Strip if hostage negotiations fail.
The timing of the election for a new Hezbollah secretary-general remains uncertain, with the terror group’s top figures reluctant to assume the position.
The terrorist group has announced its intent to renew suicide bombings inside Israel, but Israeli security forces are not sure whether the statement was intended primarily for propaganda purposes.
According to Hamas sources, there are three leading candidates.