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Hamas Awaits the End of the Iran War While Preparing for Continued Fighting

23 April 2026

While the confrontation with Iran and developments along the northern front occupy both Israel and the United States, Hamas is exploiting the diplomatic stalemate to delay demands for its disarmament.
At the same time, it is working to consolidate its governance in the Gaza Strip, rebuild its military capabilities, and continue terrorist activity against IDF forces, with the aim of preserving its position ahead of the next phase of the regional conflict.

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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.

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What Lies Behind Turkey’s Mediation Efforts in the Middle East?

14 February 2026

Behind Turkey’s mediation initiatives between the United States and Iran, as well as in other arenas, officials in Jerusalem and Western capitals identify a broader strategy aimed at managing regional risks, strengthening Turkey’s international standing, and advancing a neo-Ottoman vision. At its core stands President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan’s ambition to establish Turkey as an unavoidable regional power.

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A Historic Opportunity to Replace the Regime in Iran

28 January 2026

Senior officials in Israel are concerned that a historic opportunity to replace the ayatollahs’ regime in Iran may be missed if President Trump does not exploit the current crisis and refrains from striking Iran.

Reza Pahlavi is viewed as a symbolic figure for alternative leadership. Israel and the United States favor a gradual transition of power while preserving the oil industry, in order to prevent chaos, weapons proliferation, and the strengthening of regional power centers in the event of a collapse of the Iranian regime.

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Abu Muhammad al-Jolani’s Attitude Toward Israel

2 January 2025

The new ruler of Syria, Abu Muhammad al-Jolani, is careful not to confront Israel. Despite the IDF’s activities in the Golan Heights and bombings in Syria, his focus remains on achieving stability for his rule and securing international recognition.
Currently, Israel follows a policy of “respecting and suspecting him,” and so far, it has not established open or secret communication channels with Abu Muhammad al-Jolani.

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The PA’s Concerns About Potential Annexation Under Trump

13 November 2024

The PA is increasingly concerned that Israel may seek to annex parts of Judea and Samaria during the upcoming term of former President Donald Trump.
PA officials report that President Mahmoud Abbas has made a strategic decision to lift the boycott on Trump’s administration, resuming negotiations with Israel on the basis of a two-state solution.

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Hamas Awaits the End of the Iran War While Preparing for Continued Fighting

23 April 2026

While the confrontation with Iran and developments along the northern front occupy both Israel and the United States, Hamas is exploiting the diplomatic stalemate to delay demands for its disarmament.
At the same time, it is working to consolidate its governance in the Gaza Strip, rebuild its military capabilities, and continue terrorist activity against IDF forces, with the aim of preserving its position ahead of the next phase of the regional conflict.

Read More >>

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.

Read More >>

What Lies Behind Turkey’s Mediation Efforts in the Middle East?

14 February 2026

Behind Turkey’s mediation initiatives between the United States and Iran, as well as in other arenas, officials in Jerusalem and Western capitals identify a broader strategy aimed at managing regional risks, strengthening Turkey’s international standing, and advancing a neo-Ottoman vision. At its core stands President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan’s ambition to establish Turkey as an unavoidable regional power.

Read More >>

A Historic Opportunity to Replace the Regime in Iran

28 January 2026

Senior officials in Israel are concerned that a historic opportunity to replace the ayatollahs’ regime in Iran may be missed if President Trump does not exploit the current crisis and refrains from striking Iran.

Reza Pahlavi is viewed as a symbolic figure for alternative leadership. Israel and the United States favor a gradual transition of power while preserving the oil industry, in order to prevent chaos, weapons proliferation, and the strengthening of regional power centers in the event of a collapse of the Iranian regime.

Read More >>

Abu Muhammad al-Jolani’s Attitude Toward Israel

2 January 2025

The new ruler of Syria, Abu Muhammad al-Jolani, is careful not to confront Israel. Despite the IDF’s activities in the Golan Heights and bombings in Syria, his focus remains on achieving stability for his rule and securing international recognition.
Currently, Israel follows a policy of “respecting and suspecting him,” and so far, it has not established open or secret communication channels with Abu Muhammad al-Jolani.

Read More >>

The PA’s Concerns About Potential Annexation Under Trump

13 November 2024

The PA is increasingly concerned that Israel may seek to annex parts of Judea and Samaria during the upcoming term of former President Donald Trump.
PA officials report that President Mahmoud Abbas has made a strategic decision to lift the boycott on Trump’s administration, resuming negotiations with Israel on the basis of a two-state solution.

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