Efraim Inbar

Nov 18, 2024 | jiss.org.il | Efraim Inbar

Hezbollah, an Islamist Lebanese Shia militia and political party that controls Lebanon, has conducted a war of attrition against Israel since October 2023. It is a proxy of Iran in the attempt to attain hegemony in the region and to destroy Israel. Hezbollah, aligned with Iranian geopolitical interests, has extended its operations and influence beyond the Middle East into Latin America and into Africa.

Nov 12, 2024 | jiss.org.il | Efraim Inbar

Professor Efraim Inbar Professor Inbar is director of the Jerusalem Institute for Strategy and Security (JISS). He was the founding director of the Begin-Sadat Center for Strategic Studies, a position he held for 23 years (1993-2016), and a professor of political studies at Bar-Ilan University.

Nov 9, 2024 | blogs.timesofisrael.com | Efraim Inbar

Hezbollah, an Islamist Lebanese Shia militia and political party that controls the state, has conducted a war of attrition against Israel since October 2023. It is a proxy of Iran in the attempt to attain hegemony in the region and to destroy Israel. Hezbollah, aligned with Iranian geopolitical interests, has extended its operations and influence beyond the Middle East into Latin America and into Africa.

Oct 14, 2024 | jpost.com | Efraim Inbar

Several journalists and commentators have expressed hope that the IDF’s success in decapitating Hezbollah’s leadership and dismantling Hamas’s military infrastructure, alongside Iran’s failure to cause significant harm to Israel, could mark a step toward reshaping the Middle East. Some are even more optimistic, heralding the dawn of a “New Middle East”— a vision of a peaceful region capable of managing conflicting interests through non-violent means. Such wishful thinking is nothing new.

Oct 11, 2024 | jiss.org.il | Efraim Inbar

As the IDF confronts Hezbollah in Lebanon, striving to safeguard Israeli citizens from the group’s malign activities, Israel is also preparing for potential strikes against Iran, driven by the growing threat of Iranian ballistic missiles. This precarious situation heightens already volatile regional tensions, highlighting the significant challenges Israel faces as it contends with forces intent on undermining its security and stability.