Yoni Ben Menachem's Blog - נושא: tunnels

Israel is at an important decision point in its war against the axis of resistance led by Iran.

20 June 2024

The political echelon will soon have to decide where Israel is heading on the northern border, whether to continue containing the situation or to engage in a widespread war against Hezbollah, which refuses to withdraw its forces from the border.
A senior Israeli official stated, “If Hezbollah continues to attack Israel, the whole of southern Lebanon will look like Gaza, Beirut will not be immune.”

Hamas’s Negotiation Strategy

13 May 2024

The Hamas movement employs a sophisticated negotiation technique aimed at extracting concessions from Israel, known as the Salami method.
Despite seven months of conflict, Israel has yet to achieve its war objectives. However, it must remain resolute in its efforts until Hamas’s rule is dismantled.

Iran and Hamas Allegedly Pushing for a New “Arab Spring”

10 April 2024

Jordan and Gulf countries have accused Iran and Hamas of fomenting a new wave of protests in Arab nations, akin to the 2011 phenomenon known as the “Arab Spring,” with the aim of toppling moderate Arab regimes.
While Hamas leaders abroad deny these allegations, the military leadership in the Gaza Strip has remained silent.

Egypt’s Concerns Over the Strengthening of the “Muslim Brotherhood” Movement

28 January 2024

The Egyptian government is apprehensive about the potential reinforcement of the “Muslim Brotherhood” movement within the country, particularly amidst the ongoing conflict in the Gaza Strip.

Yahya Sinwar’s Challenge: Israel’s Confrontation with a Resurgent Hamas

20 January 2024

Israel is currently grappling with the consequences of neglecting the treatment of Hamas in the Gaza Strip over the years, allowing it to evolve into a potent and perilous terrorist entity. Yahya Sinwar, the leader of Hamas in the Gaza Strip, is employing hostage situations to subdue Israel. It is imperative that Israel resists surrender and takes decisive action to eliminate Sinwar and dismantle the military infrastructure of Hamas.

Unveiling the Intelligence and Operational Lapses in Dealing with Hamas Tunnels

30 November 2023

The conflict in the Gaza Strip has brought to light significant shortcomings in both the intelligence and operational strategies employed by the IDF in handling the intricate network of Hamas tunnels. Hamas demonstrated meticulous preparation for the conflict, surprising the IDF with an extensive underground defense system that proved challenging to infiltrate.