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JINSA CEO Testifies to House Committee on Biden’s Iran Policy
The recent decision to unfreeze $6 billion in overseas assets to facilitate a prisoner swap with the Islamic regime in Iran has amplified concerns over how to effectively engage with a state that sponsors more terrorism than any other. Michael…
Biden Warned That Deploying Marines to Deter Iran Risks Standoff
A Biden administration proposal to deploy Marines on board foreign commercial ships in the Persian Gulf to protect naval traffic against Iranian hostilities is drawing skepticism from some military analysts who say the plan is as likely to cause conflict…
How Marines Could Prevent Iranian Harassment of Commercial Ships
Although it’s unclear exactly what Marines would do if placed on commercial ships traveling through the Strait of Hormuz, retired military leaders say they could deter Iranian forces from harassing or seizing the vessels — and quickly loop in the…
JINSA Distinguished Fellow and Previous Israeli Air Force Commander Maj. Gen. (res.) Amikam Norkin Interview with Haaretz’s Amos Harel
‘We Have Until the End of the Year. No Later’: Israel’s Former Air Force Chief Is Worried. Very Worried. The Israel Air Force is waging desperate efforts to stick a finger in the dam and somehow maintain fighting fitness for…
US-Iran Deal Doesn’t Mean Full Nuclear Pact is Next — but it Shows Israel’s Limits
Israeli officials did not sound thrilled in the wake of last week’s deal between the US and Iran, which will see Tehran free five American detainees in exchange for the release of several billion dollars in frozen Iranian assets. “Arrangements that do…
‘Important Milestone’: Israel Uses New Air Defense System in Fight Against Palestinian Islamic Jihad
The Israeli Ministry of Defense on Wednesday confirmed the first operational interception of the David’s Sling missile system, a development that experts say is an “important milestone” in US-Israeli defense cooperation and for Israel’s defense capabilities. Ari Cicurel, Assistant Director…
Dozens of US Generals Urge Biden to Arm Israel Against Iran, as Lesson from Ukraine
Dozens of American generals and admirals sign a letter calling on US President Joe Biden’s administration to expedite shipments of advanced arms to Israel to help create a credible military threat against Iran’s nuclear program. “The United States should apply lessons of…
To Prevent Nuclear Iran, US Should Arm Israel, Write 44 Retired Generals and Admirals
In a March 20 open letter issued by the Jewish Institute for National Security of America (JINSA), 44 retired U.S. generals and admirals asked the White House and Congress to “immediately provide Israel with the advanced weapons it needs to…
Fox News Channel Covers JINSA Open Letter from U.S. Military Leaders Opposing Iran Nuclear Deal
46 retired generals, admirals urge White House against Iran nuclear deal By Caitlin McFall FIRST ON FOX: In an open letter to President Biden Wednesday, 46 retired U.S. generals and admirals voiced their opposition to the ongoing negotiations with Iran on striking a nuclear deal.…