Yoni Ben Menachem's Blog - נושא: assassinations

The Man Who Shaped the Islamic Republic Created a Terror Monster That Ultimately Led to His Own Demise

8 July 2026

For decades, Ali Khamenei transformed Iran into a regional power built upon three strategic pillars: its nuclear program, its ballistic missile arsenal, and an extensive network of proxy organizations across the Middle East. Yet the very security doctrine he spent decades constructing ultimately revealed its own limitations and culminated in the war that ended with his death.

The Elimination of Izz al-Din al-Haddad Will Not Moderate Hamas’s Positions

18 May 2026

The killing of the head of Hamas’s military wing in Gaza is viewed in Israel as a significant intelligence and operational achievement. However, assessments indicate that Hamas will continue to reject disarmament demands and will move quickly to appoint a successor in order to project continuity and sustain the struggle against Israel.

Israel Eliminates the Architects of Psychological Warfare in Iran’s “Axis of Resistance”

27 March 2026

The cognitive domain has become one of the central battlefields in the regional confrontation. The elimination of key figures in the propaganda apparatus of Iran and its proxies has created a communications vacuum, undermined their ability to shape coherent narratives, and weakened the Axis of Resistance’s influence over public opinion and the broader regional system.

Who Will Lead Iran?

20 March 2026

Who will lead Iran the day after? The assassination of Ali Larijani has shaken the centers of power at the top of the Iranian regime and placed Mojtaba Khamenei before a critical test of survival, while the status of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps commanders continues to strengthen.

Iran’s Strategic Mistakes

16 March 2026

Senior Israeli officials assess that a series of strategic failures by the clerical regime, across the fields of nuclear development, regional alliances, and deterrence, have weakened Iran and left it more vulnerable than ever in the current confrontation.

Why Was Hezbollah Chief of Staff Haitham Tabatabai Assassinated at This Time?

26 November 2025

The elimination of Hezbollah’s Chief of Staff sends a clear message to Beirut: Israel will no longer tolerate the organization’s military buildup under Iran’s patronage.

The deep strike in the heart of the Dahia marks a shift in the rules of the game, signaling to the Lebanese government that the time left to dismantle Hezbollah is rapidly running out.

Israel Must Act to Topple the Ayatollahs’ Regime in Iran

15 June 2025

Security officials warn against Israel being dragged into a prolonged war of attrition with Iran. They argue that Israel must shorten the campaign by eliminating the Iranian leadership and striking strategic targets that could lead to the regime’s collapse.

Could the Possible Assassination of Mohammed Sinwar Advance a Hostage Deal?

14 May 2025

The defense establishment assesses that the likelihood is increasing that Mohammed Sinwar was indeed killed in the Israeli Air Force strike in Khan Younis.
A senior security official estimates that it is still too early to determine how the assassination attempt will impact the negotiations for the release of the hostages.

The Israeli Mossad is Prepared to Thwart Terrorist Attacks Abroad by Those Released in the Hostage Deal

27 January 2025

Deporting the terrorists abroad presents a significant challenge for the Israeli Mossad, which will endeavor to prevent their terrorist activities against the State of Israel.
Some of the terrorists will arrive in Istanbul, Turkey, where the military wing of Hamas operates under the auspices of Turkish intelligence and President Erdogan.

Mujtaba Khamenei: A More Radical Successor to Iran’s Supreme Leadership?

20 November 2024

Iran is making significant efforts to counter the wave of rumors suggesting that Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei is in critical medical condition and that the regime’s “Council of Experts” has already selected his son, Mujtaba Khamenei, as his successor. Mujtaba Khamenei is known for his vehement hostility toward the United States and Israel. He is closely aligned with the Revolutionary Guards and is a staunch supporter of a multi-front confrontation strategy against Israel. Additionally, he advocates for the production of nuclear weapons as a means to strengthen Iran’s regional power.

The deep strike in the heart of the Dahia marks a shift in the rules of the game, signaling to the Lebanese government that the time left to dismantle Hezbollah is rapidly running out.

assassinations

The Man Who Shaped the Islamic Republic Created a Terror Monster That Ultimately Led to His Own Demise

The Elimination of Izz al-Din al-Haddad Will Not Moderate Hamas’s Positions

Israel Eliminates the Architects of Psychological Warfare in Iran’s “Axis of Resistance”

Who Will Lead Iran?

Iran’s Strategic Mistakes

Why Was Hezbollah Chief of Staff Haitham Tabatabai Assassinated at This Time?

Israel Must Act to Topple the Ayatollahs’ Regime in Iran

Could the Possible Assassination of Mohammed Sinwar Advance a Hostage Deal?

The Israeli Mossad is Prepared to Thwart Terrorist Attacks Abroad by Those Released in the Hostage Deal

Mujtaba Khamenei: A More Radical Successor to Iran’s Supreme Leadership?

The Man Who Shaped the Islamic Republic Created a Terror Monster That Ultimately Led to His Own Demise

The Elimination of Izz al-Din al-Haddad Will Not Moderate Hamas’s Positions

Israel Eliminates the Architects of Psychological Warfare in Iran’s “Axis of Resistance”

Who Will Lead Iran?

Iran’s Strategic Mistakes

Why Was Hezbollah Chief of Staff Haitham Tabatabai Assassinated at This Time?

Israel Must Act to Topple the Ayatollahs’ Regime in Iran

Could the Possible Assassination of Mohammed Sinwar Advance a Hostage Deal?

The Israeli Mossad is Prepared to Thwart Terrorist Attacks Abroad by Those Released in the Hostage Deal

Mujtaba Khamenei: A More Radical Successor to Iran’s Supreme Leadership?

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