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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.

Security officials in Israel estimate that the Houthis’ threats in Yemen are serious and that further attacks on Israel can be expected.
Israel must prepare for the worst-case scenario in the north to avoid being caught off guard.
Israel will find it challenging to eliminate Hamas completely, but it can, through an extensive military operation, assassination of its military leadership, and destruction of the military infrastructure in the Gaza Strip.
The Palestinian Authority is concerned that the extremist Islamic elements’ potential takeover of Ain al-Hilweh, the largest refugee camp in Lebanon, could set a dangerous precedent.
The effects of two fierce waves of Israeli Arab violence continue to the present.
Reflecting on 30 years since the signing of the accords.
Weaponry found among criminal elements in the Arab community may eventually be turned against Israel’s security forces.
The IDF and Shin Bet are preparing a series of operations to combat the growing threat.
While Iran has succeeded in quelling the protests that erupted following the tragic death of Mahsa Amini, a sense of discontent simmers beneath the surface, threatening to erupt anew.
The terror group is determined to preserve its rule.
No Chinese agreement to a mediation role.
Senior officials in Jerusalem are concerned about Israel’s inability to influence the Biden administration and Congress on the Iranian nuclear issue.