On Wednesday, Israel scrambled jets after an Iranian drone entered from Lebanon. “Moments ago, IDF troops spotted a drone from Lebanese territory that entered the airspace of the State of …
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Israel’s Kamikaze Drones and the Defeat of Syrian Air Defense
Israel’s kamikaze drones are likely a major factor behind the IDF’s success in hitting Syrian targets from the air. Recently, the consistency of Israel’s targeting of Syrian sites has increased …
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Earlier this month, the Israeli officials cleared for release that the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) bombed Hamas hackers in a retaliatory strike following an attempted cyber attack. The IDF’s official …
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China, Israel and the United States: Tension Among Allies
by D. Hartby D. HartA recent crisis has been brewing between the United States and Israel that, if not contained, has the potential to fundamentally alter relations between the two countries. Unlike past standoffs, …
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Israel’s efforts to secure its northern border have entered the diplomacy stage. The IDF’s Operation Northern Shield began nearly a month ago as a series of missions to destroy cross-border …
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Following U.S. Withdrawal from Syria, Israel Introduces New Stealth Technology for its F-35s
At the closing of last week, the Israeli government’s premier defense manufacturer announced an important development for the country’s air power. On 26 December, officials of Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) …
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The Israeli Defense Force’s Operation Northern Shield continues into its second week with no signs of letting up. On 4 December, IDF top brass accompanied by government officials announced the …
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Asymmetric warfare is an interesting thing. The non-conventional tactics developed by weak states often present unique challenges to their stronger opponents. For one, the conventional might of developed countries is …
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Observing the deteriorating madness on the Israeli-Gaza border has been dumbfounding. For the past month, tens of thousands of Palestinians have participated in near non-stop violent riots along the security …
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Israel Claims Responsibility for 2007 Airstrike of Syrian Nuclear Reactor
by D. Hartby D. HartEarlier this month, Israel lifted an 11-year gag order forbidding any mention of having successfully bombed a Syrian nuclear reactor in Deir Ezzor in September 2007. While numerous international news …