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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.

Jerusalem is using its clear operational and intelligence advantage over Damascus to good effect, but is refraining from attacking Hezbollah targets in Lebanon.
The Nablus-based group continues to grow stronger, and the confrontation between it and Israel’s security forces is inevitable.
Israel is entering an extremely sensitive security period, and targeted killings are an integral part of the tools it uses to fight and deter terrorists.
Israel, too, is seriously preparing for a scenario exceeding in scope the military conflict with Gaza in May 2021.
The terrorist group aims to bring about a major escalation during the Muslim holy month.
While the Palestinians blame Israel for the phenomenon, its actual cause is rampant incitement.
Despite the renewed rapprochement between Jerusalem and Ankara, Israel must remain cautious.
P.A. head Mahmoud Abbas’s reluctance to have the P.A. fight terrorism emphasizes the fact that his role as a possible peace partner expired long ago.
Syrian dictator Bashar Assad is seeking to exploit the disaster to end his regime’s isolation.
Israeli security forces shut down the “Aqbat Jaber Battalion,” striking an important blow against Hamas and halting its attempt to establish itself in the Jericho area.
It is very doubtful the Biden administration can prevent a major outbreak of violence in eastern Jerusalem and Judea and Samaria ahead of Ramadan.
Iran believes an escalation in Israeli military activity is likely and Iran should prepare accordingly.