Israel

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.

Hamas Establishes Rocket Production Infrastructure in Jenin

18 August 2023

The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) and the Shin Bet are actively preparing a series of operations in the Jenin area to dismantle the terrorist infrastructure known as the “Al-Ayash Battalion.” This group is responsible for manufacturing and launching rockets aimed at Israel. Security officials in Israel emphasize that no terrorist enjoys immunity, and soon, the IDF will take action within the Jenin refugee camp, where members of this infrastructure are believed to be hiding.

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.

Mahmoud Abbas’ Efforts to Reestablish the PA’s Position

12 August 2023

Mahmoud Abbas, the chairman of the PA, is actively working to restore the PA’s international legitimacy, which has been eroded over time.

Despite this, senior Israeli officials view his current actions as mere surface-level changes, criticizing his lack of resolute action against armed terrorist groups in northern Samaria.

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.

The PA’s Strategy to Combat Terrorism in Jenin

8 August 2023

The United States is applying considerable pressure on the PA to address terrorism in the Jenin region and reinstate security control in northern Samaria. The PA has devised a security plan to counter terrorism in Jenin, with a primary focus on persuading armed terrorist groups to disarm.

The PA Opposes the Normalization Agreement between Saudi Arabia and Israel

6 August 2023

The PA is currently maintaining silence regarding the normalization agreement between Saudi Arabia and Israel, estimating that it may not materialize soon. However, the PA strongly opposes such an agreement, considering it a significant blow to the Palestinian problem. If PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas assesses that the agreement is likely to be signed soon, he will vehemently voice his opposition.

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.

Hamas Establishes Rocket Production Infrastructure in Jenin

18 August 2023

The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) and the Shin Bet are actively preparing a series of operations in the Jenin area to dismantle the terrorist infrastructure known as the “Al-Ayash Battalion.” This group is responsible for manufacturing and launching rockets aimed at Israel. Security officials in Israel emphasize that no terrorist enjoys immunity, and soon, the IDF will take action within the Jenin refugee camp, where members of this infrastructure are believed to be hiding.

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.

Mahmoud Abbas’ Efforts to Reestablish the PA’s Position

12 August 2023

Mahmoud Abbas, the chairman of the PA, is actively working to restore the PA’s international legitimacy, which has been eroded over time.

Despite this, senior Israeli officials view his current actions as mere surface-level changes, criticizing his lack of resolute action against armed terrorist groups in northern Samaria.

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.

The PA’s Strategy to Combat Terrorism in Jenin

8 August 2023

The United States is applying considerable pressure on the PA to address terrorism in the Jenin region and reinstate security control in northern Samaria. The PA has devised a security plan to counter terrorism in Jenin, with a primary focus on persuading armed terrorist groups to disarm.

The PA Opposes the Normalization Agreement between Saudi Arabia and Israel

6 August 2023

The PA is currently maintaining silence regarding the normalization agreement between Saudi Arabia and Israel, estimating that it may not materialize soon. However, the PA strongly opposes such an agreement, considering it a significant blow to the Palestinian problem. If PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas assesses that the agreement is likely to be signed soon, he will vehemently voice his opposition.