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1 month ago | 
crescentcityjewishnews.com | Yoni Ben Menachem |Ben Sales
By YONI BEN MENACHEM(Jerusalem Center for Security and Foreign Affairs via JNS.org) – On Feb. 24, 2025, protests erupted in southern Syria, with several hundred demonstrators rallying in multiple locations against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s recent call for the demilitarization of the area south of Damascus. The protesters chanted against Netanyahu and denounced any infringement on Syrian sovereignty. A day earlier, on Feb.
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Jan 22, 2025 | 
jcpa.org | Yoni Ben Menachem
The Israel Security Agency (ISA) and the IDF have eliminated dozens of Hamas and Islamic Jihad terrorists who participated in the massacre in Israeli communities near Gaza. To address the perpetrators comprehensively, the ISA established a unique headquarters called “Hamal Nili,” tasked with gathering intelligence on all those involved in the attack and ensuring their elimination. Israel’s current operations in response to the October 7 massacre echo its response to the 1972 Munich massacre.
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Jan 20, 2025 | 
jewishpress.com | Yoni Ben Menachem
On January 7, 2025, President-elect Donald Trump issued a strong warning to Hamas, stating that if the group does not release the hostages before his inauguration, “all hell will break loose.”Speaking at a press conference in Mar-a-Lago, his Palm Beach, Florida residence, Trump emphasized, “It won’t be good for Hamas, and it won’t be good, frankly, for anyone,” while refraining from detailing specific actions.
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Jan 20, 2025 | 
jcpa.org | Yoni Ben Menachem
The Israeli security establishment is preparing for a potential security escalation in Judea and Samaria due to the anticipated release of hundreds of terrorists as part of the deal between Israel and Hamas. Palestinian Authority (PA) officials estimate that the release will empower armed terrorist groups, potentially destabilizing the PA and escalating attacks.
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Jan 15, 2025 | 
jcpa.org | Yoni Ben Menachem
The Israeli security establishment is increasingly concerned about developments in Syria and the possibility of Turkey assuming control, which could pose a significant new threat to Israel. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is positioning jihadist Islam as a vehicle for political Islam, aiming to establish influence over Syria. Turkey’s primary goal in Syria is the eradication of the Kurdish presence.
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Jan 14, 2025 | 
thejc.com | Yoni Ben Menachem
Lebanese commentators have said that Hezbollah’s failure to secure the presidency for its preferred preferred candidate, Suleiman Frangieh, is a major blow to the terror group. Despite delaying the election for 26 months, Hezbollah was ultimately unsuccessful. Frangieh withdrew his candidacy and shifted his support to General Joseph Aoun, a figure backed by the United States, France, Saudi Arabia and several other Arab nations.
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Jan 13, 2025 | 
jcpa.org | Yoni Ben Menachem
The Hamas terror organization appears to dismiss President Trump’s warnings regarding the release of hostages, with sources within Hamas claiming that his threats do not intimidate their leadership. However, senior Israeli security officials have proposed a series of measures that President Trump could implement if the hostages are not released by the time he assumes office on January 20, 2025.
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Jan 13, 2025 | 
jewishpress.com | Yoni Ben Menachem
According to Israeli security officials, Hamas has recruited approximately 4,000 new fighters over the past month. This rapid expansion bolsters its fighting capabilities and complicates Israel’s efforts to apply military pressure on Hamas to expedite a hostage deal. Currently, Hamas is estimated to have about 20,000 armed fighters in Gaza, along with a stockpile of scores of rockets that it sporadically launches into Israeli territory.
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Jan 13, 2025 | 
clevelandjewishnews.com | Yoni Ben Menachem
Lebanese commentators have highlighted what they say is the severe blow Hezbollah suffered to its prestige after failing to secure the country’s presidency for its preferred candidate, Suleiman Frangieh. Despite delaying the election for 26 months, Hezbollah was ultimately unsuccessful. Frangieh withdrew his candidacy and shifted his support to General Joseph Aoun, a figure backed by the United States, France, Saudi Arabia and several other Arab nations.
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Jan 12, 2025 | 
enterstageright.com | Yoni Ben Menachem
The election of Lebanon's new president: A symbol of Hizbullah's declining political power By Yoni Ben Menachem web posted January 13, 2025 Lebanese commentators highlight that Hizbullah suffered a severe blow to its prestige after failing to secure the presidency for its preferred candidate, Suleiman Frangieh. Despite delaying the election for 26 months, Hizbullah was ultimately unsuccessful. Frangieh withdrew his candidacy and shifted his support to General Joseph K.
