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As diplomacy fails, Iran expert says Middle East on brink of military escalation

In an interview on 103FM, Danny Citrinowicz noted that both the US and Iran are convinced they hold the upper hand, significantly lowering the chances of any compromise.

Iranian parliament members chant in support of the IRGC while wearing military uniforms in Tehran, Iran, February 1, 2026.
Hamas terrorists look on as they escort members of the Red Cross towards an area within the so-called "yellow line" to which Israeli troops withdrew under the ceasefire in Gaza City November 12, 2025.

Only IDF is capable of disarming Hamas, senior INSS researcher tells 'Post'

A MAN installs a banner with a picture of late Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Commander-in-Chief Major General Hossein Salami, following the Israeli strikes on Iran, in Tehran, June 14, 2025.

Iranian anniversary chance for regime disintegration, says researcher

The USS Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group sails in formation in the Arabian Sea, Feb. 6, 2026.

Iran close to buying the supersonic Chinese missiles that could pose threat to US Navy


Israel must set conditions for Syria withdrawal, 6-month stay would backfire, expert tells 'Post'

Conditions include a new regime stopping Hezbollah smuggling and do not rely solely on UNDOF.

IDF tanks are seen along the Golan Heights border with Syria

Israelis divided over confidence in leadership and war strategy - survey

While 45% of the Jewish population expressed high trust in Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, only 7% of Arab respondents felt the same.

 Demonstrators protest against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, the current Israeli government and for the release of Israelis held hostage in the Gaza Strip outside Hakirya Base in Tel Aviv, August 10, 2024.

Former INSS head: Investors in Israel need to see plan for a day after the war

A potential global loss of confidence in Israel's economy is one part of a twofold economic problem Israel is facing. Security spending in 2024 will be more than 10% of GDP

 Manuel Trajtenberg attends the international INSS conference in Tel Aviv on April 11, 2022.

Israel needs an Alternative Civilian Entity to Administer Gaza - opinion

Hamas is expected to recruit more terrorists despite the significant damage it has suffered. Israeli leadership is debating a crucial decision that will determine the war's outcome.

 Major General (res.) Tamir Hayman is the Managing Director of the Institute for National Security Studies (INSS)

Time for brave decisions - opinion

INSS has published “The Day After” strategic roadmap. Israel's strategic position is significantly improved by focusing on diplomatic and political solutions over military action.

 Major General (res.) Tamir Hayman

Hamas will continue to threaten Israel as long as it exists - ex-Mossad head

Pardo said that another option would be to try to turn a terror group into a political group, as was done in Ireland. 

 Tamir Pardo, Former Director of the Mossad attends a press conference at the protest tent of the Movement for Quality Government in Israel against the proposed changes to the legal system, outside the Supreme Court in Jerusalem, on February 2, 2023.

Israel begins to rise in military firepower rankings after a decade of decline

This is still an overall reduction in ranking over the decade, as Israel had been in 11th place 10 years ago, during which time Iran rose rapidly despite the sanctions imposed on it.

 Israeli flags are seen as tanks and armoured personnel carriers wait to be unloaded outside Kibbutz Be'eri, February 18, 2024

Arab economic advisor: Smotrich’s Arab sector budget cut will cause collapse in Bedouin councils

“We need to stop these cuts because we are not speaking about trimming the fat – there is no fat to trim. These are not extra funds."

 FINANCE MINISTER Bezalel Smotrich, leader of the Religious Zionist Party.

Israel should seek existential defense pact with US - INSS

The INSS argues that while Saudi Arabia is requesting a defense pact from the US as part of recent talks, Israel should ask for one as well.

US SOLDIERS stand in the background next to Israeli and American flags during an exercise in Israel.

Can Iranians overthrow the Islamic Republic regime?

An estimated 70% of Iranians comprise this silent pragmatist traditionalist majority. who would need to be on board with any regime change in Iran.

 IRAN’S SUPREME Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei waves during a prayer marking the end of Ramadan, in Tehran, in April.