CENTCOM commander meets with top officials in Israel U.S. Army Gen. Michael Erik Kurilla emphasized “the ironclad military-to-military relationship between the U.S. and Israel.” Feb. 7, 2025
Israel cannot again leave Gazan areas for months During the 8 months that the IDF left Jabaliya, Hamas and PIJ reestablished their terror infrastructure, including at Kamal Adwan Hospital. Yaakov Lappin Dec. 31, 2024
Unconscionable US interference in Israel’s war prosecution Pressure to restrain an ally in conflict with its enemies is reflective of past American interference, which is deleterious to the interests of both Washington and Jerusalem. Lawrence Franklin May 21, 2024
Has Lapid endorsed a new Israeli nuclear doctrine? The prime minister implied that Israel’s “other capabilities” may no longer be a last resort. Avigdor Haselkorn Aug. 7, 2022
US economic ‘aid’ to Israel no longer exists The “patron-client” relationship between Israel and the U.S. is now a “partnership.” Lenny Ben-David May 17, 2022
Top three goals of Israeli Chief of Staff Kochavi during US visit Priorities include communicating intelligence assessments by the Israel Defense Forces on Iran’s nuclear program and professional concerns over a new nuclear deal, in addition to sharing key lessons from recent conflict with Hamas in Gaza. Yaakov Lappin June 21, 2021
IDF draws fire for substituting simulations for brigade-level exercises Defense experts criticize move as “dangerous,” saying it could compromise the IDF’s operational readiness • IDF says while controversial, such training is “a must” given new realities on the ground. Yoav Limor Jan. 7, 2020
IDF’s International Cooperation Unit works to ensure room for operations in an increasingly crowded Middle East From friends to foes, Brig. Gen. Erez Maisel sheds light on the behind-the-scenes work conducted by the International Cooperation Unit to ensure freedom of maneuver for the Israel Defense Forces. Yaakov Lappin Dec. 24, 2019