Yaakov Lappin
ARTICLES BY: Yaakov Lappin
Hamas Must Be Fully Defeated, or Gaza Will Become a Terror-State Like Lebanon
Right now, Hamas’ primary goal is to secure a ceasefire in order to survive the war, rebuild its terror army, and cement its political control...
Could — and Should — Israel Strike Iran’s Nuclear Program Before January 20?
Iran’s nuclear program is advancing rapidly. According to the Institute for Science and International Security’s November 21, 2024, report, Iran has enough uranium to further...
Why the Hezbollah Ceasefire Is a Strategic Gamble for Israel
One key aspect of the Israeli gamble on a ceasefire arrangement with Hezbollah on the northern front seems to be a set of significant imminent...
As Iran’s Proxy Strategy Weakens, Focus Shifts to Nuclear Program
JNS.org - As Iran’s regional proxies continue to weaken, and with Tehran mere weeks away from enriching uranium to weapons-grade level, there is more and...
Israeli and US Interests on War and Ceasefires Do Not Align
Despite claims to the contrary, a significant divergence between the security interests of Israel and the United States has developed in recent months. President Joe Biden...
After Hamas Massacre, the IDF Will Need to Drastically Update Its Multi-Year Program
The IDF’s new multi-year strategy, Ma’alot (Hebrew for “ascent”), led by IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Herzi Halevi, was formulated before the Hamas mass...
The New IDF Chief of Staff Faces an Array of Challenges
On January 16, 2023, the 23rd IDF Chief of Staff, Lt. Gen. Herzi Halevi, was officially sworn in, replacing Lt. Gen. Aviv Kochavi. Halevi was...
What’s Behind the New Israel-Lebanon Maritime Deal?
In the coming days, Israel and Lebanon are expected to sign a US-mediated agreement that regulates their maritime border, and respective rights to extract natural...
US Vote on Palestinian Refugees Raises Discomfort in Israel
The United States' vote to abstain last month on a draft United Nations resolution involving Palestinian refugees and their descendants set off discomfort in Israel...
Allies Step Up Confrontation With Iran as US Looks to Scale Back From the Middle East
In recent months, the United States has sent unmistakable signals that, 20 years after 9/11, the era of its Middle East counter-terrorism mission is drawing...
Hamas and Iran Join Forces to Encircle Israel
A senior Hamas delegation that visited Iran in October — and met with Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei — is the latest sign of the close...
Israel’s Shadow War Delayed Iran’s Takeover of Syria — But Only for Now
Explosive drones likely launched by Iranian-backed militias recently targeted the Al-Tanf US airbase in eastern Syria, near the Iraqi and Jordanian borders. The strike appears...
Palestinian Islamist Jihad Terrorists Aligning With Hamas’ Interests in Gaza — For Now
The Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ) terror organization is often in the business of "jihad now, not later," an approach that has led to multiple deadly...
How the IDF’s Counter-Terrorism Raids Keep the Palestinian Authority Afloat
Recent events in the West Bank have served as a reminder that there are certain places where the Palestinian Authority (PA) cannot move around freely,...
