Yochanan Visser

Crisis in Lebanon and Jordan threatens Israel's security

What is happening in Lebanon and Jordan, and how might it affect Israel? Analysis.

ANALYSIS: The rise of the Iranian Shiite Crescent continues

Deespite anti-Iran protests in Iraq and Lebanon and unrest at home, Iran continues to expand influence in Middle East.

Lessons from the latest missile war between Gaza and Israel

ANALYSIS: As Israel staves off multi-front war with Iran, the Iranian axis aims to target Israel with GPS-guided missiles.

Analysis: Chaos in Syria intensifies after US abandons Kurds

Can America's allies in the Middle East continue to depend on the US after Trump clears way for Turkish attack on the Kurds?

ANALYSIS: Trump creates a new war zone in Syria

Pro-Assad, Russian forces prepare to face Turkish forces as US withdrawal clears way for new conflict.

ANALYSIS: Covert war between Israel and Iran escalates

Tensions rise with Iranian-backed forces in Lebanon, Gaza, Syria, and Iraq.

Tisha B'Av: Day of Mourning or Introspection?

Jews continue to mourn the destruction of the Holy Temple, but do they acknowledge the miracles around them?

Analysis: The PA death cult vs vs Israeli celebration of life

Hamas, Islamic Jihad praise murder of Hesder yeshiva student as PA spreads rumors about Jewish threat to Jerusalem.

ANALYSIS: Erdogan creates a new crisis in the Middle East

Turkish leader risks major confrontation with the West with purchase of Russian S-400 batteries, belligerent moves across Middle East.

ANALYSIS - Iran again caught lying about its nuclear program

Iranian threat to destroy Israel within 30 minutes reveals regime maintained secret nuclear program, may even already possess such a weapon.

Analysis: How Iran is transforming Iraq into a second Lebanon

Iraq plays a double game by claiming to integrate Iran-backed Shiite militias into its military forces.

ANALYSIS: IAF action in Syria part of escalating war with Iran

IAF carries out one of its largest operations against Iranian and Hezbollah targets in Syria

ANALYSIS: The escalating war between Iran and the United States

Islamic Republic activates proxies to strike the US and its allies in the Middle East while trying to disrupt oil transports in the Gulf.

Analysis: Syrian war is once again escalating

Islamist rebels, with Turkish support, push back against Syrian regime and its Russian ally, as US accuses Syrian army of chemical attacks

ANALYSIS: The New York Times and the new anti-Semitic tsunami

Anti-Semitic NY Times cartoon is only the latest and most blatant example of media creating anti-Semitic atmosphere in the Western world.

Analysis: Are Iran and the United States heading for war?

Reports of US Naval buildup near Middle East as Iran threatens shipping lanes in response to US sanctions.

ANALYSIS: Why the world got Israel's Golan sovereignty all wrong

Israel and the US agree that the transfer of the plateau is no longer negotiable due to the changed situation in Syria.

ANALYSIS: Law experts make mincemeat of Netanyahu indictments

AG's decision to indict PM Netanyahu may threaten the health of Israel's democracy. Israel cannot afford to choose the wrong PM.

ANALYSIS: Trump's actions in Iraq and Syria recipe for disaster

The president's actions show he is out of touch with Middle East reality.

ANALYSIS: IDF's new gamechanger doctrine in the war against Iran

Operation Northern Shield is an example of Israel's defense strategy against Iran's asymmetric warfare.

ANALYSIS: How Iran is preparing for the annihilation of Israel

The Iranians no longer hide what is their plan for the Middle East and Israel in particular.

ANALYSIS: What's behind Netanyahu's decision not to invade Gaza

Netanyahu has the possibility of a 3 front war to take into account.

ANALYSIS: Hamas leaves Israel with only one option in Gaza

Israel must restore deterrence against Islamist terror groups which have turned Gaza into a large military base attacking Israel non-stop.

ANALYSIS: Russia's latest moves in Syria reveal it as an enemy

Russia's supplying S-300 missiles to Syria is a clearly hostile act towards Israel.

ANALYSIS: What's behind Iran's unprecedented strike on Syria

The attack showed that Israel has stopped Iran's ability to launch missiles and drones from Syria.

ANALYSIS: More details revealed about Mossad operation in Tehran

A Hebrew article has just been published on the Mossad operation in Tehran this year.

Analysis: US losing battle with Iran over Iraq

The US promised to hold Iran accountable for attacks on US facilities in Iraq. But does the US still have any power in the area?

ANALYSIS: Trump intervenes in Iraq in order to stop Iran

Some Iraqis call US presence an 'occupation' but alternatives are ISIS and Iran.

ANALYSIS: Iran and ISIS profiting from turmoil in Iraq

The resurge of ISIS is taking place against the backdrop of a continuing popular uprising in the south of Iraq.

ANALYSIS: Erdogan on crash course with US amid economic collapse

Is Erdogan losing touch with reality?

ANALYSIS: Iran tightening the noose around Israel

Is Iran preventing an Israel-Hamas agreement and is it behind current escalation?

ANALYSIS: Will Israel and Hamas finally reach a long term truce?

Rival Palestinian Arab groups are the main problem with an Israel-Hamas truce, but far from the only one.

ANALYSIS:

Assad's return to Golan complicates Israel's war with Iran

The Assad regime claims the 1974 agreement forbids the IAF from entering Syrian airspace in the Golan.

ANALYSIS: Protests in Iran now endanger Khamenei's regime

Iranians grow increasingly angry at Ayatollahs' regime as severe drought, weak economy take their toll on Iran.

ANALYSIS: The Iranian Axis is nearing Israel's border

The pro-Assad coalition on Wednesday bombed Nawa, 12 kilometers from Israel.

ANALYSIS: More evidence Iran lied about nuclear weapons program

The IAEA admitted it did not ask to see nuclear sites, because had Iran refused, it would have to be found in noncompliance.

ANALYSIS: What Israel should do about S-300 anti-aircraft system

Russian S-300 anti-aircraft system could allow Syria to shoot down planes at Ben Gurion Airport, interfere with IAF operations.

ANALYSIS: Why Iran is escalating conflict with Israel

Israel expects a new Iranian cross border attack from Syria, as Iran seeks to end increase in anti-regime activity.