Yoni Ben Menachem's Blog - נושא: Terror

Iran’s Potential Response to the Assassination of Ismail Haniyeh

28 August 2024

Iranian Chief of Staff Mohammad Bakri has confirmed that Iran’s response to the assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh is “certain” and will be “separate and independent” from the response of the broader resistance axis. However, there is speculation that Iran might target locations in Azerbaijan or the Kurdistan region, claiming these areas house Israeli Mossad bases, to avoid direct military confrontation with Israel and prevent a broader regional conflict.

Who Will Replace Hezbollah Chief of Staff Fuad Shukr?

28 August 2024

At the top of Hezbollah, a succession battle is underway following the assassination of Fuad Shukr, the group’s Chief of Staff.
The leading candidate to fill this critical role is Talal Hamiya, commander of Unit 910. However, his appointment requires approval from Iran, and surprises may yet emerge.

Hezbollah’s Equation: Tel Aviv in Exchange for the Al-Dahiyah District in Beirut

27 August 2024

Hezbollah continues to propagate its narrative through media channels, claiming that it successfully struck the headquarters of Unit 8200 and the Israeli Mossad in the Tel Aviv area.Hezbollah asserts that it has established a new deterrence equation: an Israeli attack on the al-Dahiyah neighborhood in Beirut will be met with a retaliatory strike on Tel Aviv.

Israel Targets Iranian Weapons Smuggling to Judea and Samaria

24 August 2024

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) and the Shin Bet have successfully eliminated Khalil Makdeh, a senior terrorist operative, in a joint operation in Lebanon.
Makdeh, who was deeply involved in smuggling weapons and explosives from Iran to terrorist groups in northern Samaria, was targeted as part of Israel’s ongoing efforts to curb the influence of Iranian-backed militants in the region.

Is Yahya Sinwar Reviving Suicide Attacks Inside Israel?

20 August 2024

The military wing of Hamas has announced the resumption of suicide attacks within Israel. Senior security officials suggest that this announcement reflects the significant pressure on Yahya Sinwar, who is seeking to open new fronts against Israel in response to the successes of the IDF and Shin Bet in the Gaza Strip.

Iran’s Stalling Tactic Serves the Strategy of Exhausting Israel

4 August 2024

Iran is advancing its preparations for an attack on Israel and has established a joint war room in Tehran for the Revolutionary Guards and its affiliates in the Middle East.
Meanwhile, Iran employs delaying tactics to unsettle the people of Israel, aiming to wear Israel down as part of a broader strategy.

The Assassination of Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran A Double Blow to Hamas and Iran

31 July 2024

Iran announced the assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh during his visit to Tehran, where he attended the inauguration ceremony of Iran’s new president, Masoud Pazashekian. This assassination is significant both operationally and morally, though it is unlikely to impact the ongoing conflict in the Gaza Strip or the negotiations for the release of Israeli hostages.

What is Hidden Behind the Palestinian Reconciliation Meeting in China?

25 July 2024

Senior security officials assert that the meeting of Palestinian factions in China aims to embarrass Israel and confront it with the fait accompli that both the Palestinian Authority (PA) and Hamas will control the Gaza Strip post-war. However, they believe this outcome is unlikely.

According to these officials, the Palestinian public remains indifferent to the meeting’s outcomes, viewing it as a facade of national unity.

Why is the Hamas leadership hiding the news of Muhammad Deif’s death?

17 July 2024

The Hamas leadership continues to downplay Israel’s achievements in the ongoing conflict, specifically hiding the news of Muhammad Deif’s death, a significant intelligence and operational success for the Shin Bet and the IDF. The battle for public perception continues as Hamas perpetuates the “myth of victory” from October 7, while Israel systematically eliminates those responsible for the massacre in Israeli settlements near Gaza.

Muhammad Sinwar: The Possible Successor to Muhammad Deif

15 July 2024

Senior security officials in Israel are increasingly confident that Muhammad Deif was killed in the recent Israeli Air Force attack on Khan Yunis. Reports suggest that Hamas is attempting to conceal his fate. Within the Hamas movement, Muhammad Sinwar, brother of Yahya Sinwar, the leader of Hamas in the Gaza Strip, is already being considered as the potential successor to Deif.