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Israeli Defense Minister Meets Palestinian Authority President In First High-level Face-to-Face In Decade – Analysis by Israel’s Former Coordinator of Government Activities in the Territories, Maj. Gen. (res.) Eitan Dangot

Defense Minister Benny Gantz on Sunday evening met with Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas in Ramallah, in what is believed to be the first direct sit-down between an Israeli and Palestinian minister since 2010. An anonymous Israeli source said that the meeting focused on “defense establishment” issues and did not mark the beginning of peace […]

What to Expect From Prime Minister Bennett’s First Meeting With US President Biden: Expert Panel on Israel, the US, Iran and the Changing Middle East With Col. (res.) Eldad Shavit and Dr. Raz Zimmt of the INSS

Prime Minister Naftali Bennett has arrived in Washington, where he will meet with US President Joe Biden for the very first time since both entered office. Col. (res.) Eldad Shavit and Dr. Raz Zimmt will analyze the importance of this meeting, topics on the agenda and significance moving forward. Col. (res.) Eldad Shavit is a […]

After Poland Passes Controversial Property Restitution Law, Will Warsaw Bar Israeli Trips to Nazi Death Camps? Discussion With Diplomat, Amb. (ret.) Colette Avital

Following Poland’s passage of a law that effectively prevents heirs from reclaiming property seized by the Nazis during World War II, Polish Deputy Foreign Minister Pawel Jablonski said that Warsaw is examining whether to continue allowing Israeli trips to Nazi death camps, claiming they “instill hatred for Poland.” Amb. (ret.) Colette Avital will delve into […]

Taliban Taking Over Kabul: What Next? with Col. Richard Kemp, Former British Commander in Afghanistan and Brig. Gen. (res.) Yossi Kuperwasser

The Taliban has swept into the Afghan presidential palace. Then, President Ashraf Ghani flew out of the country. After 20 years of US control over Afghanistan, it appears that the Taliban is now in charge. What are the possible ramifications for the US, Israel and regional stability? What should Jerusalem learn from the steps taken […]

Escalation Along the Northern Border? | Strategic Analysis by Brig. Gen. (ret) Zvika Haimovich

Brig. Gen. (ret) Haimovich will discuss the latest developments, the probability of an escalation along the northern border and other fronts as well as how Israel is preparing for potential threats. Brig. Gen. (ret) Haimovich joined the IAF in 1985. During his service, he filled several positions such as commander of the Active Defense Wing […]

‘A Year on From the Deadly Beirut Blast and Lebanon Stands at the Abyss’ Panel Discussion with Dr. Jacques Neriah and Dr. Elisheva Machlis

August 4th marks the one-year anniversary of the devastating explosion in the port area of Beirut, Lebanon. Since then, the country has been crippled by an economic and humanitarian crisis. Dr. Jacques Neriah and Dr. Elisheva Machlis will discuss Lebanon’s worsening situation, the growing internal criticism of militant group Hezbollah and its backers Iran, as […]

Israel Launches 3rd COVID Shot: Briefing by Dr. Asher Shalmon of the Ministry of Health

On Friday, Israel started administering a third COVID-19 vaccine shot to the elderly, making Israel the first country in the world to do so. Dr. Asher Shalmon will discuss the decision and and answer questions. Dr. Asher Shalmon is the Director of the International Relations Division in Israel’s Ministry of Health. He previously served as […]

Iran’s Nuclear Program: ​Threats Posed and JCPOA Negotiations | Exclusive Expert Panel

Notwithstanding Iran’s refusal to cooperate with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), talks geared towards having the United States reenter the 2015 nuclear deal are well underway. How could Teheran’s actions impact on the negotiations in Vienna and how close are the parties to reaching an agreement? Schedule: Col. (Res.) Dr. Ori Nissim Levy – […]

End of an Era: After 12 Consecutive Years of Netanyahu as Prime Minister, Lapid-Bennett Government to be Sworn In Panel with Prof. Guy Ben-Porat and Dr. Gayil Talshir

Not long ago, Benjamin Netanyahu became the longest-serving prime minister in Israel’s history, even surpassing the tenure of the Jewish state’s founding PM David Ben-Gurion. Today, barring any last-minute developments, a new government will be sworn in, led for the very first time by Naftali Bennett (Yamina) and Yair Lapid (Yesh Atid). The change of […]

After 12 Consecutive Years of Netanyahu as Prime Minister, Bennett Set to Enter Lapid Government: Panel with Prof. Gideon Rahat and Dr. Yonatan Freeman