Yaakov Lappin
ARTICLES BY: Yaakov Lappin
Hamas Rejoins Iran’s Terrorist Axis
Hamas is deepening its ties with Iran and its radical Shiite axis -- and Iranian cash is once again expected to fund Gaza's war preparations and arms...
Hezbollah’s Nasrallah Escalates Threats as Syria Turns Into Iranian Base
A recent speech by Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah contained unusually aggressive statements, calling for the ethnic cleansing of Jews from Israel, and claiming that a future war...
IDF’s Underground Gaza Wall May Change Hamas Terror Strategies
Time may be running out for one of Hamas' main weapons against Israel: its cross-border terror tunnels. By 2019, according to Israel Defense Forces (IDF) assessments,...
How Palestinians and Arabs Incited the Temple Mount Violence
The crisis between Israel and the Palestinians that raged in recent weeks over the Temple Mount holy site in Jerusalem has died down, but the violence provides important...
Thanks to Russia, Iran’s Lebanese Missile Factories in ‘New and Very Dangerous Phase’
Newly-built Iranian missile factories in Lebanon can produce powerful weapons for Hezbollah -- and are part of a wider trend that could set the region...
Iran Missile Strike Escalates War Between Radical Shiites and Sunnis in Middle East
Iran's recent missile attack on ISIS targets in eastern Syria represents another escalation in the ongoing war between radical Shiites and jihadist Sunnis across the Middle East. Iran,...
Palestinian Islamic Jihad, Iran’s ‘Preferred Proxy,’ Arming in Gaza
Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ), the second largest terrorist army in Gaza, recently issued a video threat stating its willingness to end the three-year truce currently in place with...
Banned Islamist Movement Plotted New Attacks on Israelis
The recent arrests of several Islamic Movement members for plotting terror attacks against Israeli soldiers show that the group continues to operate despite being outlawed...
Hamas Wants Quiet as It Prepares for Next Assault on Israel
Strategically, Hamas remains as committed as ever to destroying Israel and toppling the Fatah-run Palestinian Authority. Tactically, however, Hamas is exhibiting pragmatism, and won't rush...
In-House Hezbollah Missile Factories Could Add to Massive Arms Buildup
If accurate, a recent report stating that Iran had constructed underground missile factories for Hezbollah in Lebanon would indicate a disturbing boost in the Shiite terror organization's...
Israel Targets Palestinian Gun Manufacturers
At first glance, the bridal shop in the Palestinian city of Nablus appeared innocuous. But behind the scenes, Israeli intelligence officials says, the store served...
New Hamas Leader Is a Vicious Killer
The election of Yahya Sinwar to lead Hamas in Gaza represents the completion of a lengthy takeover by Hamas' military wing at the expense of its political...
Sunni States’ Military Spending Sprees Could Benefit Radical Islamists
Faced with an array of developing threats to their stability and survival, Sunni Arab states have gone on an unprecedented military spending spree, buying up...
Hamas and ISIS Affiliates See Opportunity in Terror Truck Attack
Hamas has launched a public relations campaign in recent days, aimed at capitalizing on a deadly truck attack in Jerusalem on Sunday that killed four Israeli soldiers. Hamas' media campaign...
