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Lebanon’s Bid for Sovereignty : Israel’s Security Considerations – Jerusalem Studio 957
Lebanon’s Bid for Sovereignty : Israel’s Security Considerations – Jerusalem Studio 957 Lebanon has never been a sovereign nation to the fullest extent. As it emerged from under French control, its stronger neighbour Syria still dominated its politics, except when Nasser’s Egypt dominated Syria and then, by extension, Lebanon. Subsequently it has fallen victim to…
August 26, 2025
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The Houthi Threat : Is High-Intensity War Inevitable? Jerusalem Studio 955
Just recently, Israelis going about their usual daily business were once again jolted out of their schedule by a missile alert siren. This threat, launched from afar and expected to arrive in the following minutes, turned out to be yet another ballistic missile launched by the Yemen-based Houthies, using Iranian weapons and technology. However, the…
August 19, 2025
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The Threat from Damascus : Can Syrians Prevail? Jerusalem Studio 956
When the jihadist warlord Al-Jolani took over Damascus last December, he promised to lead a new post-Assad Syria representative of all Syrian communities, confessions and countrymen. Many people in the war-torn nation and the surrounding region chose to give him the benefit of the doubt. Now, almost nine months later, these words ring hollow, as…
August 20, 2025
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Israel’s Regional Posture Amid Significant Geo-Strategic Challenges : Jerusalem Studio 954
The difference between the military and diplomatic dimensions in strategic posture have rarely been so evident as in Israel’s current regional framework, almost two years after the October 7 attack. While Hamas may be down but not out, and the Houthies managed to effectively blockade the port of Eilat, three stronger enemies have been soundly…
August 13, 2025
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The Israel-Iran War : Are we Expecting Another Round of Hostilities? Jerusalem Studio 953
Less than two months after the twelve-day Israeli campaign against Iran, with the final act being the US bombing of major underground Iranian nuclear facilities, all is not quiet on the Iranian-Israeli front. Threats and counter-threats are frequently exchanged between Jerusalem and Tehran. While Iran vows to avenge the bitter blows it has suffered, Israel…
August 12, 2025
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Jerusalem Studio 952 – Iran : Aftermath or Intermission?
The 12-day campaign between Israel and Iran, which the US joined for the final act, ended over a month ago. And while the Iranian nuclear program has been dealt a severe blow, the Iranian threat has not been completely eradicated. Right now diplomacy appears to be the name of the Iranian game, but the path…
July 31, 2025
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Jerusalem Studio Special 29.07.2025 – Gaza War and Crisis
Jerusalem Studio Special 29.07.2025 – Gaza War and Crisis Shalom and welcome to Jerusalem Studio, The war which began almost 22 months ago with the horrific massacre at the hands of Hamas is now seemingly stuck in attrition mode, and the world’s attention is focused on the humanitarian crisis being suffered by some two million…
July 29, 2025
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Regional Shifts: Assessing the Impact of Operation Rising Lion – Jerusalem Studio 951
Regional Shifts: Assessing the Impact of Operation Rising Lion – Jerusalem Studio 950 In light of the successful Operation Rising Lion by the State of Israel against the Islamic Republic of Iran, during the course of which Israel has managed to degrade much of Iran’s capabilities, there are significant implications expected not only throughout the region, but also…
June 25, 2025
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Did Israel achieve its war objectives? What’s next for Iran’s nuclear program? Jerusalem Studio 950
After 12 days of intensive fighting between the State of Israel and the Islamic Republic of Iran, with, of course, the United States also joining in to target specifically the heavily fortified Fordo Natanz and Isfahan nuclear installations. U.S. President Donald Trump has managed to broker a sort of cessation of hostilities, which may be…
June 24, 2025
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Can the Ayatollah Regime Survive? Jerusalem Studio 949
Can the Ayatollah Regime Survive? Jerusalem Studio 949 Iran’s first aspirations towards nuclear weapons was when the Shah was in power and wanted a deterrent against a possible Soviet invasion or Iraqi onslaught. The Ayatollahs who succeeded him have expanded on this ambition and focused on Israel as their nuclear project’s target. Supreme Leader Khamenei,…
June 18, 2025
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War Update : Israel, Iran Exchange Blows – Jerusalem Studio 948
Last week, during the early hours of Friday morning, Israel landed a stunning blow on its mortal enemy, the Islamic Republic of Iran. Two of Israel’s most professional and innovative organisations, the Israel Air Force and Mossad, surprised their complacent targets, hitting both key nuclear and military assets as well as personnel. Iran has retaliated,…
June 17, 2025
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Iran’s Nuclear Tests – Jerusalem Studio 947
Iran’s Nuclear Tests – Jerusalem Studio 947 Shalom and welcome to Jerusalem Studio, The latest IAEA report on Iranian nuclear activities and their efforts to hide them from the scrutiny of international inspection includes one item of major concern, however dated the events described may be. It turns out that approximately 22 years ago, Iran’s…
June 10, 2025
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Israel-US Preparedness to Strike Iran’s Nuclear Program – Jerusalem Studio 946
President Trump recently confirmed on-camera that he called Prime Minister Netanyahu last month, urging him to refrain from striking Iranian nuclear targets while the talks over a new deal to replace the aborted JCPOA are underway. Trump reiterated his determination to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons – one way or the other – while…
June 04, 2025
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Iran’s Nuclear Weapon’s Race : IAEA Sounds Alarm – Jerusalem Studio 945
Iran’s Nuclear Weapon’s Race : IAEA Sounds Alarm – Jerusalem Studio 945 For the last six years, since the Islamic Republic stopped adhering to the JCPOA following the American withdrawal from the agreement, the IAEA has been blocked from fully monitoring the Iranian nuclear program and verifying that the fissile material it has been enriching…
June 03, 2025
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Iran’s Nuclear Race: Looming Threat of Nuclear Talks Collapsing – Jerusalem Studio 944
Earlier this week, President Trump remarked that he hopes to soon have good news on the results of talks between the American and Iranian delegations who have been negotiating a new agreement to curtail Iran’s nuclear program. Trump appears to be optimistic, which could be based on status reports he is getting, or perhaps it…
May 28, 2025
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The War on Islamist Terror and Iranian Proxies in the MidEast – Jerusalem Studio 943
The events generated as a result of the horrific Hamas attack on Israel almost 20 months ago have dealt severe blows to the various forces which Iran’s Revolutionary Guard has deployed throughout the Middle East with the aim of taking on Israel and the West. Hezbollah, Hamas, and Syrian-based Shiite Asian militias – while not…
May 27, 2025
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US-Israel Cooperation to Ensure Iran Doesn’t Attain Nuclear Weapons – Jerusalem Studio 942
US-Israel Cooperation to Ensure Iran Doesn’t Attain Nuclear Weapons – Jerusalem Studio 942 Both the US and Israel have been adamant for around the last fifteen years that the Islamic Republic of Iran will never acquire nuclear weapons. Successive American administrations have pledged to spare no effort in convincing Tehran that if diplomacy and pressures…
May 20, 2025
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US Foreign Policy in the Middle East – Jerusalem Studio 941
Donald Trump’s Arabian Peninsula tour puts in stark relief the administration’s foreign policy in the Middle east. The President focused on the Gulf, rather than on the Levant, and the leaders of Syria and Lebanon made their pilgrimages East in order to curry favour with him. Trump’s focus was clearly on the economic aspects of…
May 14, 2025
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Israel’s Peace Accords : Prospects for Future Normalization – Jerusalem Studio 940
Israel’s Peace Accords : Prospects for Future Normalization – Jerusalem Studio 940 During the seventy-seven years of its sovereign statehood, Israel has signed peace accords with two of its neighbours, namely, Egypt and Jordan. A third one, with Lebanon, was dead on arrival due to Syrian pressure. An interim deal, the Oslo Agreement – reached…
May 13, 2025
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Israel’s Challenges in Syria : Jerusalem vs Damascus : Jerusalem Studio 939
For the last five months Israel has had to adjust its Syrian policy to fit the post-Assad reality. The born-again image that the new ruler Joulani is trying to project is rightfully viewed with well-earned suspicion. Turkey’s domination of its southern neighbour is considered a potential threat, and its pro-Druze policy is viewed favourably by…
May 07, 2025
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The Iranian-backed Houthi War vs the West : Jerusalem Studio 938
The Iranian-backed Houthi War vs the West : Jerusalem Studio 938 If one judges solely by input, the American campaign against the Houthi aggression out of Yemen is impressive, with more than 1000 targets hit since mid-March. However, if the standard is the output, there is little evidence that the Ansar-Allah tribe and its local…
May 06, 2025
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The Middle East in the Age of Strategic Power Competition – Jerusalem Studio 937
The Trump Administration is yet to publish its National Security doctrine, and there may be some changes relative to the two most recent documents, from 2018 and 2012 respectively, where the focus was on China as the so-called pacing competitor and Russia as the acute one. Whatever the case, these two countries still remain the…
April 30, 2025
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Iran’s Nuclear Aspirations : is its Weaponization Program Preventable?
Iran’s Nuclear Aspirations : is its Weaponization Program Preventable? Jerusalem Studio 936 Even if the negotiations between the American and Iranian delegations under passive Omani auspices succeed, it is simply realistic to assume that Iran will not totally give up its aspirations to acquire nuclear weapons. Whatever agreement may emerge, with whatever inspection and verification…
April 29, 2025
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Thwarting Iran’s nuclear ambitions: Diplomacy or War – Jerusalem Studio 935
Thwarting Iran’s nuclear ambitions: Diplomacy or War – Jerusalem Studio 935 The American-Iranian talks, under Omani auspices, have entered their third week. The stakes are high. During Obama’s time in office, there was a sense of urgency due to the understanding that if diplomacy fails Israel will probably attack the Iranian Nuclear facilities, but there…
April 22, 2025
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US-Iran Nuclear Stand-off : Between Diplomacy and War – Jerusalem Studio 934
The first meeting between senior American and Iranian officials, in Muscat on Saturday, was deemed a positive start by both parties. They managed to have both indirect talks through their Omani host and a short direct encounter outside their separate rooms. Opening positions were presented and are being analyzed ahead of a second meeting. This…
April 16, 2025
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Turkey’s efforts to consolidate HTS power in Syria – Jerusalem Studio 933
Turkey’s efforts to consolidate HTS power in Syria – Jerusalem Studio 933 Turkey’s autocratic ruler, Erdogan, is quite open about his dreams, or perhaps delusions, of grandeur. He longs for the golden age of the Ottoman Empire to return and will likely not object to Being Sultan Recep the Magnificent. Erdogan’s protege – his junior…
April 15, 2025
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The US-Israel Policy vs Iran and its Axis of Terror – Jersualem Studio 932
President Trump’s meeting with Prime Minister Netanyahu at the White House earlier this week had several issues on the agenda. While all of them are undoubtedly important, none are as crucial as the need to coordinate Washington’s and Jerusalem’s policy vis-a-vis Iran’s nuclear program, as it appears poised for a break-out which could lead to…
April 09, 2025
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Israel’s Northern Challenges: Lebanon, Syria and Turkey – Jerusalem Studio 931
Israel’s Northern Challenges: Lebanon, Syria and Turkey – Jerusalem Studio 931 The ceasefire along Israel’s Lebanese border has been holding since late November. A few days after its inception, the Assad Regime collapsed, and with it the Syrian military threat to Israel. Turkey has no common boundary with Israel and its forces are relatively far…
April 08, 2025
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Damascus v Ankara: The Syria conundrum – Jerusalem Studio 930
The leaders of Syria and Turkey are not, in fact, identical twins. Erdogan has been in power for more than two decades already and suffers no challenges to his autocratic regime. A-Shara has ruled Damascus and some other parts of the country for less than five months and has difficulty in holding sway over all…
April 02, 2025
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Israel’s cyberspace: operational defense, intelligence & offense – Jerusalem Studio 929
Around 15 to 20 years ago, the world’s defense organisations, military services and intelligence agencies started exploring the challenges and opportunities of cyber operations, and Israel was among a handful of leading nations in this innovative domain. However, others have now caught up, and the relatively new field of artificial intelligence is generating more excitement…
April 01, 2025
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Gaza : Strategic and Tactical Aspects – Jerusalem Studio 928
Gaza : Strategic and Tactical Aspects – Jerusalem Studio 928 Almost 18 months into the IDF counter-offensive against the HAMAS perpetrators of the October 7 massacre, and the foreseeable end of the Gaza war is still up in the air, or rather down in the tunnels. Negotiations on terms for releasing the remainder of the…
March 26, 2025
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US to Frustrate Iran’s Nuclear Ambitions? – Jerusalem Studio 927
US to Frustrate Iran’s Nuclear Ambitions? Jerusalem Studio 927 Recently, Secretary of State Marco Rubio laid out the Trump administration’s priorities vis-a-vis Iran’s nuclear plans. He reiterated their determination to pre-empt Iran’s quest for weaponising its enriched fissile material. This is a given. No American President would allow Tehran to hold a nuclear dagger pointed…
March 25, 2025
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From Ankara to Damascus to Jerusalem : Challenges and Opportunities – Jerusalem Studio 926
The post-Assad regime in Syria is now waking up from its dreams of unifying the war-torn, multi-ethnic country under its rule. Syria’s neighbors are Turkey, Iraq, Lebanon, Jordan and Israel, most of whom are either threatening or being threatened most of the time. Due to various communities within Syria feeling vulnerable under this constant state…
March 19, 2025
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Israel vs Iran’s Faltering Axis of Resistance – Jerusalem Studio 925
During the past decade, as the Islamic Republic of Iran has been preparing to do battle with Israel, or at least to deter it from a strike on its nuclear infrastructure, a network of proxies was being built from the Persian Gulf to the Eastern Mediterranean to the Red Sea. The idea was to prepare…
March 18, 2025
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Iran’s nuclear weapons race: from the threshold to the brink? – Jerusalem Studio 924
President Trump seems to approach the growing danger of Iran acquiring nuclear weapons from two opposites simultaneously. Trump, in private messages and public statements, is both courting and threatening Tehran. He repeats the pledge to do whatever is necessary to preempt the Iranian from dashing towards the finish line, and broadly hints that he would…
March 12, 2025
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Israel’s Northern woes: Ensuring security amid growing instability – Jerusalem Studio 923
Ahmed a-Shar’a’s honeymoon as Syria’s new ruler lasted exactly three months and ended predictably in bloodshed. Hundreds of civilians, mostly members of the Alawite minority – which flourished under the despotic Assad dynasty – were massacred by the new regime’s loyalists. A-Shar’a’s efforts to portray his Jihadist identity as belonging to the past were exposed…
March 11, 2025
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Iran’s Nuclear aspirations: should Israel strike? – Jerusalem Studio 922
Iran’s Nuclear aspirations: should Israel strike? – Jerusalem Studio 922 After several decades of building its Nuclear potential, which threatens the entire Middle East but most especially Israel, Iran is now in a unique position. It is at the same time most dangerous and weakest. The highly enriched fissile material it has accumulated is enough…
March 04, 2025
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Syria: A desperate attempt to glue a torn country – Jerusalem Studio 921
Earlier this week, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu declared that his government would insist on demilitarising the Southern Syria territory between Damascus and the Golan Heights border, in order to avert any takeover by hostile forces. He also mentioned the top of Mount Hermon, on the Syrian side, as a high ground that Israel would defensively…
February 26, 2025
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Facing the Iranian challenge – Jerusalem Studio 920
The Islamic Republic of Iran continues to remain Israel’s biggest threat, regardless of what is happening on other fronts, the majority of which also emanates from the Iranian master plot to annhialite the Jewish State. For the rest of the world, the spectre of an Iranian nuclear arsenal is unsettling but not an existential threat.…
February 25, 2025
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Western efforts to confront Iran’s global belligerence – Jerusalem Studio 919
The Islamic Republic of Iran appears to operate on two parallel and mutually supporting tracks. While slowly but surely building up its nuclear stockpile, it simultaneously conducts malign and militant activities in its local region as well as further afield in other continents and bodies of water. The executive agents involved are both their own…
February 19, 2025
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The US- Israel Alliance amid Mideastern Complexities – Jerusalem Studio 918
Through thick and thin, across the decades, wars, and administrations, the US-Israel relationship has endured and grown stronger. This is our starting point for today’s discussion on the state of this partnership. This alliance is now facing many challenges and complexities in the Mideast region, from Gaza to Lebanon and all the way to Iran.…
February 18, 2025
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Syria: Does Al-Qaeda hold sway over Damascus? Jerusalem Studio 917
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February 12, 2025
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The Gaza Strip: Can Hamas be Eradicated? Jerusalem Studio 916
The first stage of the hostage release deal between Israel and Hamas is now at mid-point. So what may happen in the latter half of this stage, and will there be a second stage? POTUS’ proposal to empty Gaza of its population, thereby stripping Hamas of its power to rule the Strip and threaten Israel,…
February 11, 2025
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Jerusalem’s most Pressing Strategic Challenges – Jerusalem studio 915
When Israeli civilian and military leaders consider their strategic vista, it is imperative for them to see the forest rather than the trees. It is easy to focus, or even fixate, on the problem of the day, instead of clinging to a coherent context and deriving the details from it. So what are the most…
February 04, 2025
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Confronting Iran’s Axis of Terror Proxies: What’s next? Jerusalem Studio 914
Iran entered 2024 with the apparent realization of Qassem Soleimani’s scheme : the development of a regional system of proxies, each receiving guidance from Tehran, acting out of various geographic locations, with the sole aim of harassing Israel, the West and moderate Arab countries. Come 2025, this plan is now in shambles. Hamas and Hezbollah…
January 29, 2025
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Iran’s Race Towards Nuclear Weapons Proliferation – Jerusalem Studio 913
Last week, President Trump appeared to throw a wrench into Iran’s strategic deliberations when he sounded willing to negotiate a new nuclear deal with the Islamic Republic. Also, should this effort fail, he may even be open to supporting an Israeli strike on the Iranian nuclear facilities. Whatever the Iranians position – either a dash…
January 28, 2025
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Israel versus Iran: what’s next? – Jerusalem Studio 912
With the Gaza ceasefire in its first week and the Lebanon one in its last (although it will most likely be extended) the Iran-Israel confrontation has now entered a new phase. For the first time since October 7, the guns and missiles have fallen silent, with even the Houthis announcing that they will hold their…
January 22, 2025
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Damascus’ Jihadist Ruler : Regional Implications – Jerusalem Studio 911
While one important governmental transition ended yesterday, having global implications, another one with regional repercussions is still ongoing, and there is a connection between the two. The new, post-Assad regime in Damascus under Ahmed al-Shara is still being organised, with simultaneous efforts being undertaken in foreign policy as well as domestic realignment. Al-Shara and his…
January 21, 2025
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