Efraim Inbar

Why Israelis like Trump

Compared to Europeans and many American Democrats, Israelis are nationalist and conservative. But there is much more involved. Op-ed.

Apply sovereignty to the Jordan Valley, now

The Jordan Valley is Israel’s only defensible eastern border. Israeli sovereignty vital for demilitarization of a future PA state. Opinion.

'The Palestinians need security coordination more than Israel'

Prof. Efraim Inbar explains why the PA will not go through with its threat to end security coordination with Israel.

Netanyahu's annexation plan can't be stopped

Annexation of the Jordan Valley is a long-standing Israeli objective due to its strategic importance, going back to PM Yitzhak Rabin. Op-ed.

'They thought Trump wouldn't respond during an election period'

Middle East expert Efraim Inbar: The Iranians reserve the right to retaliate in the future, but the US has an extensive list of targets.

Middle East expert: Decision to disallow Tlaib visit 'sensible'

Professor Efraim Inbar: 'Netanyahu was facing lose/lose situation.'

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Cartoon 'another testimony to institutional antisemitism of NYT'

Jerusalem Institute for Strategy and Security head: NYT cartoon, San Diego attack 'connected to mere fact Holocaust memory dissipating.'

'A clear message from Israel to Iran'

Prof. Efraim Inbar believes the Israeli attacks in Syria will continue. "Our duty is to prevent Iranian establishment in Syria."

'Hamas leaders should fear assassinations'

JISS President Prof. Efraim Inbar says Israel must exact a higher price from Hamas to ensure quiet, including targeting the leadership.

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'The situation in Gaza isn't about to change'

President of the Jerusalem Institute for Strategic Studies: Israel must understand the situation in Gaza will remain unchanged.

'Gaza is not Israel's responsibility'

Professor Efraim Inbar says Israel has no responsibility to aid Gaza, not providing aid may bring down Hamas.

'Thunderous silence in the Arab world'

Middle East expert Prof. Efraim Inbar says PA will eventually have to accept Trump's Jerusalem declaration.

Analysis

ISIS in Egypt: More Than Meets the Eye

Is Hamas cooperating with ISIS in Sinai, or threatened by it? Should Israel be worried? And how might the Turkish government be involved?

Israel Should 'Seriously Consider' Striking Iran, Expert Says

Leading defense expert says framework deal over Iran's nuclear program leaves Israel with little choice, should have struck 'two years ago.'

'Turkey is Backing ISIS'

Prof. Inbar tells Arutz Sheva Turkey 'doesn't distinguish between Islamists,' is using them for 'Neo-Ottoman' foreign policy of domination.

Experts: Israel 'Mowing the Grass' in Gaza

Israel has a long-term strategy of attrition designed primarily to debilitate the enemy capabilities, says Begin-Sadat Center

Israeli Expert: Strike on Iran Complex, But Possible

Prof. Efraim Inbar: Israeli ingenuity and determination could lead to a great operational and political success.

Two-State Paradigm 'Unworkable'

Bar Ilan Prof. Efraim Inbar joins growing chorus of Israeli figures rejecting 2-State Solution; says 'even Palestinians' prefer status-quo.

Expert: Israel Should Let the PA Collapse

Prof.Efraim Inbar says Israel should not be responsible for PA, particularly after their UN move. And perhaps it should leave that body.