Category Intelligence

Report: Israel Strikes in Syria to Disrupt Drone Assault

The recent wave of airstrikes in Syria aims to disrupt an Iranian drone offensive against Israel. The drone assault was planned by Iran’s Revolutionary Guards and Hezbollah, military journalist Ron Ben-Yishai reports in Ynet. There was no information on the…

New Israeli Spy Satellite to Monitor Iran and Syria

The Defense Ministry launched the Ofek-13 spy satellite into space from a central Israel base overnight. The newest intelligence asset will boost the IDF’s and Mossad’s ability to monitor hostile actors and threats across the Middle East. Ofek-13 will orbit…

Israel, Hezbollah Prepare for Lebanon Border Battle

Israel and Hezbollah are setting up forward positions ahead of a potential military clash on the Lebanon border. Hezbollah completed the deployment of forces at dozens of outposts and observation towers near the Israel border, Ynet reports. Some of these…

Analysis / Is Israel on Verge of War Within Weeks?

Security tensions in Israel are very high with an elevated risk of a military conflict erupting within weeks. Violence is threatening to explode on multiple fronts and could spiral into widespread fighting and possibly a regional conflict. Former military chief…

Report: US Fears Israel Planning Surprise Attack on Iran

US and Israeli intelligence officials are concerned that Iran is secretly weaponizing its nuclear capabilities. Estimates that Tehran will need up to two years to build a nuclear bomb once it has enough enriched uranium may be off, Ynet reports.…

Analysis / Nuclear Red Lines and Iran Strike Option

As Iran nears weapons-grade uranium enrichment, an Israeli attack on Tehran’s nuclear sites moves closer. But at what point will Israel’s leaders order the army to strike? The answer is trickier than it seems. PM Netanyahu told world leaders in…