Yaakov Lappin
ARTICLES BY: Yaakov Lappin
New Report Sheds Light on Hamas’ Sinai Arms Smuggling
In recent years, Israel has waged a covert war against a large-scale Hamas effort to smuggle weapons into the Gaza Strip, a Hebrew-language media report...
In Syria, Iran Sees a New Opportunity to Build a War Machine
If the US pulls out of Syria, Iran likely will view President Donald Trump's decision as a green light to build a new war machine...
The Danger of Trump’s Withdrawal From Syria
In responding to President Trump’s surprise announcement of a withdrawal of all US forces from Syria, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu issued a brief statement...
Hamas’ West Bank Violence Targets Israel — and the Palestinian Authority
Hamas in Gaza wants to preserve its truce with Israel so that it can strengthen its Islamist regime and military wing. But when it comes to...
Israel and Russia Are on a Collision Course in Syria
The crisis in Russian-Israeli relations that followed the downing of a Russian aircraft in September lacks an exit strategy, and has resulted in significantly higher...
A Budding West Bank Hamas Cell Sought to Cause Major Bloodshed
Israel's Shin Bet domestic intelligence agency recently announced that it had broken up an extraordinarily dangerous secret terrorist network that Hamas was building in the...
Palestinian Islamic Jihad Rocket Assault Is a Reminder of Iran’s Long Reach
A rocket assault on southern Israel by an Iranian-backed Palestinian terrorist faction in the Gaza Strip is the latest reminder of Tehran's long reach -- and the...
Israel Keeps a Wary Eye on Iranian Entrenchment as Syrian Border Crossing Reopens
The recent reopening of a border crossing between Israel and Syria holds the hope of stability for Israel as the Syrian war draws to a...
Hezbollah’s Growing Partnership with Lebanon’s Army Provides Operational Cover
Hezbollah and Lebanon's official army -- the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) -- are increasingly cooperating with one another, Israeli military sources say, and this relationship...
How Feasible Is a Long-Term Truce with Hamas?
The prospect of a long-term truce between Israel and Hamas brings with it both risks and opportunities. While it remains far from clear that such...
West Bank Power Struggle Could Be an Opportunity for a Hamas Coup
As Fatah party leaders who hope to succeed Palestinian Authority (PA) President Mahmoud Abbas reportedly arm themselves ahead of a looming power struggle, Fatah's arch...
Israel’s Unsung Humanitarian Mission Saved Thousands of Syrian Lives
As the regime of Bashar al-Assad completes its takeover of southern Syria, Israel is winding down a humanitarian and medical operation that saved thousands of...
The Terrorist Semi-States of Hamas and Hezbollah
The terrorist threat that Israel faces is an unusual one because the terrorist organizations seeking to destroy it control their own territory, making them a...
Israel’s Active Defense Campaign in Syria: The Next Phase
Tehran’s recent decision to attempt direct clashes with Israel resulted in a resounding defeat on May 10, when the IDF destroyed 50 Iranian military targets...
