Yoni Ben Menachem Archives

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.

Palestinian Authority head Mahmoud Abbas arrives to the West Bank city of Ramallah after his return from Berlin, Aug. 18, 2022. Photo by Flash90.

Islamist factions are challenging Fatah in Lebanon

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.

Yoni Ben Menachem

September 12, 2023

A demonstration by Bedouin and Israeli Arabs to mark Land Day, at Sawe al-Atrash village, on March 26, 2022. Photo by Jamal Awad/Flash90,

The PA and Israeli Arabs

The effects of two fierce waves of Israeli Arab violence continue to the present.

Yoni Ben Menachem

September 7, 2023

Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin, U.S. President Bill Clinton and PLO head Yasser Arafat at the signing of the Oslo Accords, Sept. 13, 1993. Photo by Vince Musi/The White House.

The survival of the PA despite the failure of Oslo

Reflecting on 30 years since the signing of the accords.

Yoni Ben Menachem

September 6, 2023

From left, PLO, Lebanese and Hezbollah flags are seen on the Lebanese side of the border near Metula in northern Israel, Dec. 05, 2018. Photo by Kobi Richter/TPS.

Hezbollah’s weaponization of Arab Israelis

Weaponry found among criminal elements in the Arab community may eventually be turned against Israel’s security forces.

Yoni Ben Menachem

August 29, 2023

A rocket purportedly fired from Jenin, in northern Samaria, on June 26, 2023. Source: Twitter.

Hamas is building rocket production infrastructure in Jenin

The IDF and Shin Bet are preparing a series of operations to combat the growing threat.

Yoni Ben Menachem

August 22, 2023

Mahsa Amini, 22, died in hospital on Sept. 16, 2022, after being detained in Tehran by Iranian "morality police." Source: Twitter.

Has Iran successfully suppressed the ‘hijab protest’?

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.

Yoni Ben Menachem

August 15, 2023

Gazans protest against the Hamas government, July 30, 2023. Source: Twitter.

Hamas suppresses a Gaza protest movement

The terror group is determined to preserve its rule.

Yoni Ben Menachem

August 9, 2023

President of the People’s Republic of China Xi Jinping. Source: Kremlin.ru.

Abbas’s disappointing China visit

No Chinese agreement to a mediation role.

Yoni Ben Menachem

June 21, 2023

Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei tours an exhibition in Tehran on Iran's nuclear industry, June 11, 2023. Source: Twitter.

A new nuclear deal with Iran threatens Israel

Senior officials in Jerusalem are concerned about Israel’s inability to influence the Biden administration and Congress on the Iranian nuclear issue.

Yoni Ben Menachem

June 12, 2023

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