Israel at War

Following Hamas’s barbaric attack against Israel on October 7, Israel has been engaged in a defensive war to protect its civilians while responding to and preempting attacks by Iran and its proxies on other fronts. Find the latest from JINSA about these fast-moving developments and how policymakers can support Israel.

Overview:

Webinars
Analysis & Commentary
National Security Briefs
Daily Updates
Media Coverage
Press Releases

Featured


Open Letter from Retired U.S. Military Leaders in Support of Israel During Operation Swords of Iron October 19, 2023 Read More

Read Most Recent Daily Update


Israel’s Operation Swords of Iron Update 12/4 December 4, 2023 by Ari Cicurel and Yoni Tobin and Zac Schildcrout and Anna Schaftel and Read More

Webinars


Watch Webinar – Gaza War Update November 30, 2023
Watch Webinar – Flying Blind? Electronic Warfare’s Impact on Civilian Planes November 29, 2023
Watch Webinar – Britain’s Reaction to Israel-Hamas War November 27, 2023
Watch Webinar – War Update 11/20 November 20, 2023
Watch Webinar – Gaza Update 11/9 November 9, 2023
Watch Webinar: Hamas’s Assault and the Antisemitic Aftermath November 8, 2023
Watch Webinar – Hezbollah’s Escalation Dilemma November 7, 2023
Watch Webinar – Not Ataturk’s Republic: Erdogan’s Response to Hamas and Israel November 3, 2023
Watch Webinar: Gaza Update 11/2 November 2, 2023
Watch Webinar – Derailed or Delayed: Prospects for Israel-Saudi Normalization After 10/7 October 31, 2023
Watch Webinar: Gaza Update October 26, 2023
Watch Webinar: The View from Israel’s South October 24, 2023
Watch Webinar: U.S. Military Response to War in Israel October 18, 2023
Watch Webinar: Global Implications of War in Israel October 17, 2023
Watch Webinar: Israel At War Update October 17, 2023
Watch Webinar: Lessons from Past Gaza Conflicts October 12, 2023
Watch Webinar: Israel-Hamas War Update October 11, 2023
Watch Webinar: Israel At War – Emergency Webinar Briefing October 9, 2023

Analysis & Commentary


What Israel Needs The National Interest - November 24, 2023 by Michael Makovsky, PhD and
The Palestinian Authority cannot govern Gaza The Jerusalem Post - November 13, 2023 by Sander Gerber and Ezra Gontownik and
Biden’s Iran policy needs to match post-10/7 realities The Hill - November 7, 2023 by Michael Makovsky, PhD and
The Case for Upgrading Israel’s “Major Non-NATO Ally” Status Real Clear Defense - November 6, 2023 by Lt Gen Thomas “Tom” Trask, USAF (ret.) and Jacob Olidort and
Deterrence Through Strength The Dispatch - November 2, 2023 by Jonathan Ruhe and
Initial Lessons From the October 2023 War The Jerusalem Strategic Tribune - November 1, 2023 by IDF MG (ret.) Yaakov Amidror and
Israel’s Strategic Challenge War on the Rocks - October 30, 2023 by Blaise Misztal and
The IDF Faces an Enormous Challenge in Gaza \| Opinion Newsweek - October 28, 2023 by LTC Geoffrey S. Corn, USA (ret.) and
The Disproportionate Confusion About Proportionality Lawfire Blog - October 26, 2023 by LTC Geoffrey S. Corn, USA (ret.) and
As Jewish students, we are no longer safe on our US campuses JNS - October 26, 2023 by Jonathan Harounoff and JJ Kimche and
Israel-Hamas war: It’s not too late to salvage peace with Saudi Arabia – opinion Jerusalem Post - October 26, 2023 by John Hannah and Blaise Misztal and
The Case for A Counter-Iran Coalition National Interest - October 20, 2023 by Blaise Misztal and Jacob Olidort and
The Fallacy of Equality of Condemnation Smerconish - October 20, 2023 by LTC Geoffrey S. Corn, USA (ret.) and
The Strategic Imperative of U.S. Military Assistance to Israel Washington Times - October 19, 2023 by Michael Makovsky, PhD and Rep. August Pfluger and
Joe Biden Should Make Iran Regime Collapse a Strategic Priority 19FortyFive - October 18, 2023 by Jacob Olidort
True Allegiances Emerge eKathimerini - October 16, 2023 by Michael Makovsky, PhD and Blaise Misztal and
After Barbaric Israel Attack, Biden Must Get Tough and Stop Appeasing Iran New York Post - October 11, 2023 by Michael Makovsky, PhD and Blaise Misztal and
Hamas Ambush of Israel Could Escalate into Regional Conflict Depending on U.S. Response October 7, 2023 by Jacob Olidort and

National Security Briefs


First Preemptive U.S. Strike Since 10/7 December 4, 2023 by Ari Cicurel and
10/7 Attack Highlights Need to Sanction Iran-Backed Terrorists December 1, 2023 by Zac Schildcrout and
First U.S. Strikes in Iraq Amid Iran-backed Escalation November 22, 2023 by Ari Cicurel and
U.S. Iran Policy Unchanged Despite Iranian Involvement in 10/7 November 21, 2023 by Zac Schildcrout and Alex Weinberg and
United States Permits Iran to Receive Billions in Iraqi Payments November 21, 2023 by Gabriel Noronha and
Israeli Precautions Save Palestinian Lives November 16, 2023 by Yoni Tobin and Jacob Olidort and
Iran-backed Escalation Against U.S. Forces Persists Despite 3rd Round of U.S. Strikes November 13, 2023 by Ari Cicurel and
Iranian Regime Continues Escalation, Despite Limited U.S. Strikes November 9, 2023 by Ari Cicurel and
U.S. Aid to Gaza Almost Certain to End Up in Hamas Hands November 6, 2023
In Speech, Nasrallah Explains Hezbollah’s Role in War with Israel November 3, 2023
Houthi Attacks Highlight Need for Developing Regional Integrated Air Defenses November 3, 2023
Emergency Supplemental Funding for Israel – The Current State of Play November 1, 2023
United States Undermines Deterrent Value of Its Strikes Against Iran-linked Targets October 27, 2023
Israel-Hamas and the Law of Armed Conflict October 24, 2023
Rebuilding U.S. Deterrence to Counter Iran-led Escalation October 23, 2023
Iran-Backed Attacks Risk Escalating Israel-Hamas Conflict October 23, 2023
The Other Front of Israel’s War: Disinformation Operations By Hamas and Its Supporters October 19, 2023
Iranian Influence Operations Threaten U.S. National Security October 19, 2023
Hospital Explosion Latest in String of Hundreds of Hamas and PIJ Misfires October 18, 2023
Biden’s October 18 Visit to Israel: An Opportunity to Change Policy on Iran October 18, 2023
The Next Unthinkable Attack: Growing Risks of a Third Lebanon War October 17, 2023
JINSA Recommendations to Support Israel October 11, 2023

Daily Updates


Israel’s Operation Swords of Iron Update 12/4 December 4, 2023 by Ari Cicurel and Yoni Tobin and Zac Schildcrout and Anna Schaftel and
Israel’s Operation Swords of Iron Update 12/1 December 1, 2023 by Ari Cicurel and Yoni Tobin and Anna Schaftel and
Israel’s Operation Swords of Iron Update 11/30 November 30, 2023 by Ari Cicurel and Yoni Tobin and Zac Schildcrout and
Israel’s Operation Swords of Iron Update 11/29 November 29, 2023 by Ari Cicurel and Zac Schildcrout and Anna Schaftel and
Israel’s Operation Swords of Iron Update 11/28 November 28, 2023 by Ari Cicurel and Yoni Tobin and Zac Schildcrout and Anna Schaftel and
Israel’s Operation Swords of Iron Update 11/27 November 27, 2023 by Yoni Tobin and Zac Schildcrout and Anna Schaftel and
Israel’s Operation Swords of Iron Update 11/22 November 22, 2023 by Yoni Tobin and Zac Schildcrout and Anna Schaftel and
Israel’s Operation Swords of Iron Update 11/21 November 21, 2023 by Ari Cicurel and Yoni Tobin and Zac Schildcrout and Anna Schaftel and
Israel’s Operation Swords of Iron Update 11/20 November 20, 2023 by Ari Cicurel and Yoni Tobin and Zac Schildcrout and Anna Schaftel and
Israel’s Operation Swords of Iron Update 11/17 November 17, 2023 by Ari Cicurel and Yoni Tobin and Zac Schildcrout and
Israel’s Operation Swords of Iron Update 11/16 November 16, 2023 by Ari Cicurel and Zac Schildcrout and Anna Schaftel and
Israel’s Operation Swords of Iron Update 11/15 November 15, 2023 by Ari Cicurel and Yoni Tobin and Anna Schaftel and
Israel’s Operation Swords of Iron Update 11/14 November 14, 2023 by Yoni Tobin and Zac Schildcrout and Anna Schaftel and
Israel’s Operation Swords of Iron Update 11/13 November 13, 2023 by Ari Cicurel and Yoni Tobin and Zac Schildcrout and Anna Schaftel and
Israel’s Operation Swords of Iron Update 11/10 November 10, 2023 by Ari Cicurel and Yoni Tobin and Zac Schildcrout and Anna Schaftel and
Israel’s Operation Swords of Iron Update 11/9 November 9, 2023
Israel’s Operation Swords of Iron Update 11/8 November 8, 2023
Israel’s Operation Swords of Iron Update 11/7 November 7, 2023
Israel’s Operation Swords of Iron Update 11/6 November 6, 2023
Israel’s Operation Swords of Iron Update 11/3 November 3, 2023
Israel’s Operation Swords of Iron Update 11/2 November 2, 2023
Israel’s Operation Swords of Iron Update 11/1 November 1, 2023
Israel’s Operation Swords of Iron Update 10/31 October 31, 2023
Israel’s Operation Swords of Iron Update 10/30 October 30, 2023
Israel’s Operation Swords of Iron Update 10/28 October 28, 2023
Israel’s Operation Swords of Iron Update 10/27 October 27, 2023
Israel’s Operation Swords of Iron Update 10/26 October 26, 2023
Israel’s Operation Swords of Iron Update 10/25 October 25, 2023
Israel’s Operation Swords of Iron Update 10/24 October 24, 2023
Israel’s Operation Swords of Iron Update 10/23 October 23, 2023
Israel’s Operation Swords of Iron Update 10/20 October 20, 2023
Israel’s Operation Swords of Iron Update 10/19 October 19, 2023
Israel’s Operation Swords of Iron Update 10/18 October 18, 2023
Israel’s Operation Swords of Iron Update 10/17 October 17, 2023
Israel’s Operation Swords of Iron Update 10/16 October 16, 2023
Israel’s Operation Swords of Iron Update 10/13 October 13, 2023
Israel’s Operation Swords of Iron Update 10/12 October 12, 2023
Israel’s Operation Swords of Iron Update 10/11 October 11, 2023
Israel’s Operation Swords of Iron Update 10/10 October 10, 2023
Israel’s Operation Swords of Iron Update 10/9 October 9, 2023
Israel’s Operation Swords of Iron Update 10/8 October 8, 2023

Media Coverage


JINSA President & CEO Michael Makovsky on NewsNation NewsNation - November 30, 2023
JINSA Distinguished Fellow Lt. Col. Geoffrey Corn on Israel-Hamas with CNN’s Jake Tapper CNN - November 30, 2023
Police claim US-Mexico border has ‘eerie parallel’ to Israel-Gaza The Independent - November 29, 2023 by Josh Marcus
JINSA President & CEO Michael Makovsky with Stacy Washington on Stacy on the Right — SiriusXM Patriot Radio Stacy on the Right -- SiriusXM Patriot Radio - November 29, 2023 by Michael Makovsky
Sheriff Skinner Talks Recent Israel Trip on Capitol Report Capitol Report - November 28, 2023
JINSA President & CEO Michael Makovsky on Newsnation Newsnation - November 22, 2023
US seeks surrender of Hamas leadership Semafor - November 22, 2023 by Jay Solomon and
US Congressman Calls For EU, NATO Sanctions On Iranian Airlines Iran International - November 18, 2023
Gen Amidror Provides Update on Israel-Hamas War on Sky News Arabia Sky News Arabia - November 17, 2023
JINSA President & CEO Michael Makovsky on Newsmax Newsmax - November 16, 2023 by Marisa Herman
March for Israel brings mass to DC aimed at condemning antisemitism \| Comms Director Jonathan Harounoff on NewsNation Live NewsNation - November 14, 2023
‘Far worse than you can imagine’: How Iran’s regime has ‘spread its tentacles’ in Canada Global News - November 13, 2023 by Leslie Stojsic and
Is Washington Doing Enough To Pressure Arab Allies Over Hamas? The New York Sun - November 13, 2023 by Benny Avni and
Lieutenant General Thomas Spoehr w/ Scripps News Weekend Scripps News Weekend - November 11, 2023
Israel faces hostage dilemma as military operation in Gaza progresses Jerusalem Post - November 10, 2023 by Keren Setton and
Israel faces a daunting fight in Gaza City The Hill - November 8, 2023 by Brad Dress and
The IDF’s war on Hamas is going better than it expected… for now Times of Israel - November 8, 2023 by Lazar Berman and
LiveNOW Fox Interview with former NatSec Adviser John Hannah LiveNOW Fox - November 8, 2023
Politics365.com Podcast with Jonathan Harounoff on KIRN670AM, Los Angeles, CA Politics365.com Podcast - November 8, 2023
JINSA Randi & Charles Wax Senior Fellow John Hannah on Full Measure Full Measure - November 6, 2023
IDF MG (ret.) Yaakov Amidror on Sean Hannity Sean Hannity - November 3, 2023
JINSA Director of Communications Jonathan Harounoff on Fox and Friends Fox and Friends - November 2, 2023
JINSA President & CEO Michael Makovsky talks recent ‘range of hatred’ against Jews Live Now Fox - November 1, 2023
Israel war: Explaining where Hezbollah stands Live Now Fox - October 31, 2023
IDF MG (ret.) Yaakov Amidror on CNN Max CNN Max - October 31, 2023 by IDF MG (ret.) Yaakov Amidror
Military experts weigh in on Israel’s tactics in Gaza airstrikes and ground invasion PBS NewsHour - October 30, 2023 by IDF MG (ret.) Yaakov Amidror
The tactics behind Israel’s ground offensive Financial Times - October 29, 2023 by James Shotter, Neri Zilber, Mehul Srivastava, Andrew England
What would it take to win a counterinsurgency war in Gaza? Scripps News - October 27, 2023 by Sasha Ingber
Granting Visa To Iranian FM Sparks Strong Criticism In The US Iran International - October 27, 2023
Putin ‘forming axis of terror’ as he welcomes Hamas and Iran to Moscow The Telegraph - October 26, 2023 by Tony Diver, Nataliya Vasilyeva, and James Rothwell
JINSA’s Blaise Misztal Joins Capitol Report to Discuss Strategic Calculations Behind Israel’s Expected Ground Invasion into Gaza. The Epoch Times - October 26, 2023
Is Iran’s ‘Ring of Fire’ Strategy Heating Up? The Cipher Brief - October 25, 2023 by Hollie McKay
The Israeli invasion is coming: John Hannah Fox News - October 25, 2023 by John Hannah
Hamas’ hostage strategy is working: Gen. Philip Breedlove Fox Business - October 24, 2023 by Gen Philip M. Breedlove, USAF (ret.)
JINSA President & CEO Michael Makovsky with Stacy Washington on Stacy on the Right — SiriusXM Patriot Radio Stacy on the Right -- SiriusXM Patriot Radio - October 24, 2023 by Michael Makovsky
Blinken marks 40 years since Beirut Marine barracks bombing, omits Iran JNS - October 24, 2023
The Hamas rocket screams towards us: we’re caught in the open Times of London - October 24, 2023 by George Grylls
Amid Cease-Fire Demands, Retired US Military Leaders Take a Side on Hamas-Israel War The Daily Signal - October 23, 2023 by Lucy Gilbert & Tyler O'Neil
‘Laws of war’ applied to Israel-Hamas war LiveNOW Fox - October 23, 2023 by LTC Geoffrey S. Corn, USA (ret.)
America cannot allow Hamas to have a ‘sanctuary’: David Perkins Fox News - October 21, 2023 by David Perkins
IDF MG (ret.) Yaakov Amidror with Ben Shapiro October 20, 2023 by IDF MG (ret.) Yaakov Amidror & Ben Shapiro
The West rewarded Iranian terrorism by dropping UN sanctions The Hill - October 20, 2023 by Gabriel Noronha and Morgan Ortagus and
Arab Nations Scramble to Keep Back Channels Open With Israel Bloomberg - October 20, 2023 by Sam Dagher, Zainab Fattah, Fiona MacDonald, and Ben Bartenstein and
IDF MG (ret.) Yaakov Amidror with CNN’s Kaitlan Collins CNN - October 20, 2023 by IDF MG (ret.) Yaakov Amidror & Kaitlan Collins
Fox Business Network Mornings With Maria Bartiromo Discusses JINSA Open Letter Fox Business - October 20, 2023
JINSA Director of Foreign Policy Jonathan Ruhe on LiveNOW Fox LiveNOW Fox - October 19, 2023 by Jonathan Ruhe
More than 100 retired generals sign open letter to Biden and Congress to support Israel Washington Examiner - October 19, 2023 by Mabinty Quarshie and
Ground invasion will be a ‘slow process’: Retired Maj. Gen. Yaakov Amidror Fox News - October 19, 2023 by IDF MG (ret.) Yaakov Amidror
JINSA President & CEO Michael Makovsky on Iran International Iran International - October 18, 2023 by Michael Makovsky, PhD
Israel, U.S. track Iran’s “Axis of Resistance” Semafor - October 18, 2023 by Jay Solomon and
JINSA President & CEO Michael Makovsky on I24 News I24 News - October 17, 2023 by Michael Makovsky, PhD
Israel weighing possible ‘first strike’ against Hezbollah in north, former soldier says Washington Times - October 17, 2023 by Guy Taylor and
JINSA President & CEO Michael Makovsky on SKAI TV SKAI TV - October 17, 2023 by Michael Makovsky, PhD
Israeli ground offensive in Gaza could be a ‘bloodbath,’ analysts say Washington Post - October 15, 2023 by Dan Lamothe and
How Hamas secretly built a ‘mini-army’ to fight Israel Reuters - October 15, 2023 by Samia Nakhoul and
We Will Destroy Every Facility of the Hamas Organization: Former Israel National Security Advisor CNBC - October 13, 2023 by IDF MG (ret.) Yaakov Amidror
JINSA’s U.S. and Israel Experts Available for Comment on Israel-Hamas War October 11, 2023
Attack Ends Israel’s Hope That Hamas Might Come to Embrace Stability New York Times - October 10, 2023 by Steve Erlanger and
Joint Statement from National Jewish Organizations Reuters - October 10, 2023 by Samia Nakhoul and Jonathan Saul
Israel Might’ve Made a ‘Historic Mistake’ in 2005: Gabriel Noronha Fox Business - October 9, 2023 by Gabriel Noronha
Hamas Launches Military Operation Against Israel MSNBC - October 9, 2023 by Katie Phang and
How Hamas duped Israel as it planned devastating attack Reuters - October 9, 2023 by Samia Nakhoul and Jonathan Saul and
Biden’s Hopes for the Middle East Imperiled by Eruption of Violence The New York Times - October 7, 2023 by Peter Baker and

Press Releases


Israel At War – JINSA Experts in the Media November 16, 2023
Israel At War – JINSA Experts in the Media November 3, 2023
Israel At War – JINSA Experts in the Media October 27, 2023
Israel At War – JINSA Experts in the Media October 20, 2023
Open Letter from Retired U.S. Military Leaders in Support of Israel During Operation Swords of Iron October 19, 2023
Israel At War – JINSA in the Media October 13, 2023
JINSA’s U.S. and Israel Experts Available for Comment on Israel-Hamas War October 11, 2023