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Netanyahu’s pick for Shin Bet head signals intentional showdown with judiciary

Opinion: Netanyahu's surprise nomination of Maj. Gen. David Zini to lead agency bypassed protocol and legal norms, raising questions whether move was meant to provoke judicial clash rather than secure national security leadership

Nadav Eyal | 05.27.25

Mr. Prime Minister, this was no mob in flip-flops

Opinion: Testimonies from the October 7 massacre challenge Netanyahu’s portrayal of Hamas as disorganized, revealing a level of military planning, and a failure of Israeli preparedness

Nadav Eyal | 05.22.25

Report: Gaza war exposes rifts within IDF over civilian casualties

Air Force chief now personally approves all aerial attacks amid growing unease over collateral damage, breakdowns in coordination and concerns aggressive tactics may endanger hostages and undermine ethical and strategic goals

Nadav Eyal | 04.25.25

ראש הממשלה בנימין נתניהו ונשיא ארה"ב דונלד טראמפ בחדר הסגול

Netanyahu caught off guard as Trump announces direct Iran talks, but Israel believes negotiations are a dud

Opinion: PM's visit to Washington was meant to focus on tariffs, but took a turn when US president, with Netanyahu beside him, announced direct talks with Tehran on its nuclear program—catching Jerusalem off guard by the public, high-level disclosure

Nadav Eyal | 04.08.25

RAND report: Gaza’s reconstruction could take decades with $50 billion price tag

U.S. think tank data reveals enclave’s dire post-war reality - 90% displaced and 42 million tons of debris with no effort not yet in sight

Einav Halabi, Nadav Eyal, Lior Ben Ari | 03.27.25

Gaza anti-Hamas protests should inspire hope — and strategic rethinking

Opinion: Demonstrations signal growing discontent and offer rare glimpse of hope for change; while not a revolution, they show carks in terror group's rule; Israel must pair military goals with clear vision for future to avoid endless war and defeat

Nadav Eyal | 03.27.25

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar

The letter that led to Netanyahu's decision to fire Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar

Indications point to prime minister's move being motivated by incriminating letter that exposed government failures, including Qatar’s Hamas funding and flawed policies, as catalysts for the October 7 attack

Nadav Eyal | 03.18.25

After Biden's failure, Trump's Houthi offensive could reshape global power

Commentary: Biden's international coalition failed to stop Houthi attacks on maritime trade, now Trump says strikes against the rebel army will continue until they are defeated; This is a major test for his administration as China and Iran look on

Nadav Eyal | 03.17.25

'I wasn’t fired because I was a bad defense minister'

Former defense minister Yoav Gallant breaks his silence, accusing politicians of leaking classified details to derail hostage deal talks with Hamas. He defends his handling of the war in the face of an international arrest warrant against him. 'I am proud to be accused of defending the State of Israel.' Part two of the full interview

Nadav Eyal | 02.12.25

'Not Attacking Hezbollah on October 11—the greatest missed opportunity in Israel’s military history'

Since his dismissal as defense minister, Yoav Gallant stayed silent—until now. In an extensive interview with Nadav Eyal, he shares his version of how the war unfolded for the first time: From the devastating early-morning phone call with the IDF chief, to the grim faces in the command bunker and the realization that the war rested on his shoulders; From his plan to detonate Hezbollah’s pagers and assassinate Nasrallah at the outset, to the political maneuvering that delayed the northern offensive by a year; From his warnings to Netanyahu during the judicial overhaul crisis, to the leak to Smotrich that torpedoed a hostage deal back in Passover. Read the full interview - part one

Nadav Eyal | 02.12.25

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Security officials warn against delaying IDF withdrawal from Lebanon

Some in political circles say Netanyahu may try to slow walk to delay pullback amid pressure from far-right finance minister; the officials say it would be devastating to the extraordinary military achievements in the war

Nadav Eyal | 01.23.25

End of war depends on Trump, Saudi deal

Opinion: Incoming US president believes the hostages are alive but views the deal as a stepping stone toward a Nobel Peace Prize, particularly after a potential Saudi peace agreement; PM and far-right allies mislead supporters by pledging Hamas would be eliminated

Nadav Eyal | 01.19.25

Saudi-Israeli normalization a 'huge priority,' says Trump envoy

Incoming National Security Advisor Mike Waltz identifies normalization between Jerusalem and Riyadh as key objective that will change the region; Waltz outlines vision for demilitarized Gaza and clarifies initial hostage deal does not mark end of war

Nadav Eyal | 01.15.25

Israel’s new fear: From Shiite to Sunni jihad

Commentary: Assad’s regime collapse marks a rare moment, but Syria’s new leadership may eventually demand the return of the Golan Heights; in his final hours in power, Assad raged, attempted bribery and accused his generals of corruption before fleeing

Nadav Eyal | 12.14.24

Outcome of Syrian rebel offensive surprises the world

Analysis: Intelligence in the world and in Israel was completely surprised by the successes of the Syrian rebels, who overthrew the brutal regime; Israel's government considers its response

Nadav Eyal | 12.08.24

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