Yoni Ben Menachem's Blog - נושא: Iran

The Role of Iran in Fomenting Terrorism in Judea and Samaria

22 August 2023

The surge in terrorist activities in Judea and Samaria can be directly attributed to Iran’s escalating involvement. Over the past two years, Iran has significantly increased its provision of instructions, funds, and weaponry to Hamas and Islamic Jihad, fuelling unrest and instability in the region. Iran’s objective is clear: it aims to incite a new intifada against Israel and transform Judea and Samaria into a fresh front for its hostile endeavors.

Will the Normalization Agreement with Saudi Arabia Fail?

20 August 2023

The Biden administration has initiated discussions with members of Congress and the Senate to assess the potential approval of a tripartite deal involving Saudi Arabia and Israel. However, it has encountered significant challenges in securing the necessary majority for the deal’s approval. The current form of the deal presents difficulties that warrant President Biden’s reconsideration. It appears unlikely to achieve US regional goals, and Israel is unable to agree to Saudi Arabia’s conditions.

Nasrallah Threatens with a New Deterrence Equation

16 August 2023

Hassan Nasrallah, the leader of Hezbollah, is attempting to establish a new deterrence equation against Israel, warning of the potential to bring the nation back to the Stone Age by leveraging the substantial arsenal of weaponry at his disposal.
Nasrallah is pursuing a strategy of attrition along the Israel-Lebanon border, but he aims to avoid an all-out war with Israel.

President Assad’s Critique of Hamas Leadership

13 August 2023

Syrian President Bashar Assad Criticizes Hamas Leadership for “Treachery and Hypocrisy”. Despite the recent official reconciliation between the Syrian regime and Hamas, President Assad remains opposed to allowing Hamas to establish offices in Damascus or create a military presence in Syria.

A Perilous Proposition for Israel

13 August 2023

Saudi Arabia’s recent signal to all parties that it won’t overlook the Palestinian problem within an anticipated tripartite deal with the US and Israel has raised concerns.

Presently, the chances of materializing this deal seem slim, and under the current circumstances, it poses significant risks for Israel. It might be prudent for the political leadership to consider postponing the deal until after the upcoming US presidential elections.

Iran Successfully Suppresses Hijab Protest

11 August 2023

The Iranian government has managed to quash the hijab protest movement, as President Ibrahim Raisi pledges to eradicate the phenomenon of hijab removal just days before the first anniversary of the protest’s outbreak. Anticipating the potential for renewed demonstrations, the Iranian regime remains resolute in its determination to crush any protests with utmost force, aiming to eliminate the issue from public discourse.

Hezbollah’s War of Attrition

9 August 2023

Iran is driving Hezbollah into a protracted conflict against Israel on the Lebanese border, while simultaneously pushing terrorist groups in northern Samaria to engage IDF forces on another front of attrition. Israel’s response to Hezbollah’s actions should be resolute, even if it leads to several days of intense fighting on the northern border.

Iran is formulating with its allies a new strategy against Israel

26 July 2023

Iran launched a campaign of psychological warfare against Israel following the enactment of the first law of the legal reform and does not hide its joy at the internal crisis in Israel. Iran’s new strategy is dangerous and it is waiting for the right moment for it to take advantage of the crisis in Israel to strike at it.

The PA’s Governance Test in Jenin

16 July 2023

The political echelon has ordered the IDF to temporarily halt anti-terrorist activities in the Jenin area to allow the PA to activate its forces and regain security control. This decision confronts the PA chairman with a strategic choice that will impact the restoration of the PA’s international standing and its position as a partner for a political settlement with Israel.

Hezbollah’s Provocations: Israel Cornered

14 July 2023

Hassan Nasrallah, the leader of Hezbollah, has been intensifying his provocations against Israel, including the use of military force, in order to compel Israel to halt the construction of a new border fence. This construction hinders Hezbollah’s plans to deploy the “Radwan” force into Israeli territory during a potential war. It appears that a military confrontation between the two is inevitable. However, it is crucial for Israel to take the initiative and deliver a surprise preemptive strike on Hezbollah.

Iran

The Role of Iran in Fomenting Terrorism in Judea and Samaria

Will the Normalization Agreement with Saudi Arabia Fail?

Nasrallah Threatens with a New Deterrence Equation