Demilitarization is a false promise Clarifications of international law that could enable a potential Palestinian state to become a criminal aggressor state. Louis Rene Beres June 16, 2025
Israel, Syria and the false legality of jihadi terror Jihadi insurgents seeking to justify unrestrained attacks on Israeli noncombatants act in contravention of authoritative international law. Louis Rene Beres May 31, 2025
Targeting jihadi terrorists, obligations and law-based justifications In the absence of targeted killings, terrorists would continue to create havoc against defenseless civilians anywhere of their choosing and with impunity. Louis Rene Beres Jan. 29, 2025
After Assad, after the ceasefire, continuing the goals of jihadi terror Whatever else differentiates ideologies and tactics from one another, Islamist groups will still seek personal redemption through “sacred violence.” Louis Rene Beres Jan. 21, 2025
Israel and its terrorist foes, clarifying legal differences The alleged Hamas goal of Palestinian “self-determination” is founded on an intended crime, that is, the total “removal” of the Jewish state by attrition and annihilation. Louis Rene Beres Oct. 29, 2024
Unseen intersections: Death, time and immortality in the Mideast For Israel, the true existential threat is an adversary who identifies violence against individual Jews and the Jewish state as “sacred.” Louis Rene Beres Oct. 10, 2024
Reason and mystery in Israel’s defense posture Israel’s jihadist enemies draw palpable power and purpose from a literally primal loathing of reason and rationality. Louis Rene Beres Sept. 10, 2024
Ceasefire violations An Israel-Hamas “ceasefire” would breach international law. Louis Rene Beres Aug. 25, 2024
Possible advantages of a preemptive strike on Iran Israel's safety could best be served by waging a “just war” against a still pre-nuclear Iran. Louis Rene Beres Aug. 12, 2024
