Yaakov Lappin
ARTICLES BY: Yaakov Lappin
IDF Preparing for Arrival of ISIS on Syrian Border
As conflict and mayhem continue to rage across Syria, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) is preparing to encounter the threat of ISIS and al-Qaeda forces...
Israel Analyzes Short- and Long-term Repercussions of Iran Sanctions Relief
Away from the vociferous disputes that continue to rage around the Iranian nuclear deal, Israel's Military Intelligence Directorate and General Staff have been engaged in...
Is the Obama Administration Forfeiting IAEA Inspections of Iranian Military Sites?
The coming days represent a fateful stage in U.S.-led attempts to reach a diplomatic solution with Iran over its nuclear program -and disturbing signs are emerging...
Israel Hopes to Use Current Lull to Prepare for Radical Islamic Storm
If you ask defense officials in Israel today for a short-term security forecast, chances are good that you will hear an optimistic outlook and an...
Hamas Using Truce to Prepare for Next Clash With Israel
In the nine months since Hamas fought a 50-day war with Israel, the terrorist group has exploited the months of recent quiet to prepare itself...
Iran Nuclear Deal Will Lead Directly to More Terrorism
The framework agreement on Iran's nuclear program is set to refill Iran's coffers and enable the Islamic Republic to invest considerable treasure in its regional...
Hamas’ International Triangle of Bases: Gaza, Turkey, and Qatar
In recent years, the Palestinian terrorist organization Hamas has developed into a truly international entity. Today, it enjoys three territorial bases of operation: Gaza, the...
Iran and U.S. Fighting on Same Side Rattles Israeli Defense Officials
Confirmation that Iran has joined the air campaign against Islamic State (IS) terrorists in Syria won muted praise from U.S. officials last week. And that...
Israel Tries to Contain Surge in Deadly Palestinian Violence
Deadly, unorganized Palestinian terrorism and violent disturbances fueled by ongoing incitement have surged across Israel and the Palestinian territories in recent weeks. Israel's security forces...
Israel Prepares for When Syrian Jihadis Turn Their Guns South
If you ask Israeli defense officials today about Islamic State (IS) and Al-Nusra Front members in Syria, and the risk they pose to Israel, expect...
Hamas, Negotiating From Weakness, is on the Verge of Calamity
The summer war that has raged between Hamas in Gaza and Israel has left the Islamist terrorist organization battered and bruised. Its offensive tunnel capabilities...
West Bank Kidnapping Triggers Massive Crackdown on Hamas
The kidnapping of three Israeli teenagers in the West Bank last week has triggered an enormous and ongoing Israeli crackdown on Hamas, causing the organization...
Israeli Defense Officials Unfazed By Palestinian Unity Pact
Despite the fanfare surrounding the unity agreement between Fatah in the West Bank and Hamas in Gaza, Israel's defense establishment remains unmoved, and Israeli security officials...
Israel to Go ‘Deep Into Lebanon’ in Future Hezbollah Clash
Hassan Nasrallah, leader of yhe Lebanese terror organization Hezbollah,announced in recent days that he does not seek conflict with Israel, but quickly added that in...
