News and updates about INSS

New poll:

60% of Israelis want war to continue at all costs

The INSS poll found that only 5% of Israelis support the proposed transfer of power in Gaza after the war to the Palestinian Authority.

60% of Israelis want war to continue at all costs

Poll:

More than a third of Arabs support IDF activity in Gaza

About a third of the Arab public supports the goal of the war of toppling the rule of Hamas in Gaza.

More than a third of Arabs support IDF activity in Gaza

Fmr. Chief of Staff reveals:

'In 2015 IDF killed hundreds of ISIS fighters'

Former IDF Chief of Staff MK Gadi Eisenkot says ISIS knows best about Israel's work in the region.

'In 2015 IDF killed hundreds of ISIS fighters'

Former Mossad head: 'Normalization with Saudia Arabia possible'

Yossi Cohen, former head of the Mossad, talks about the 'new era' emerging in the Middle East.

Former Mossad head: 'Normalization with Saudia Arabia possible'

Arab crime in Israel:

47% of murders committed by Israeli Arabs

Over a third of Israelis fear for their personal security. "Israel is turning into a violent country."

47% of murders committed by Israeli Arabs

NSC Chief:

'How can the international community ignore the Iranian people?'

Dr. Eyal Hulta called out the international community's inaction regarding the Iranian regime at an international conference in Bahrain.

'How can the international community ignore the Iranian people?'

Gantz:

'The Palestinian Authority is the relatively moderate body'

Minister of Defense at INSS conference: We are facing challenges the likes of which we have not known perhaps since the Yom Kippur War.

'The Palestinian Authority is the relatively moderate body'

Lapid unveils 'Economy for Security' plan

Foreign Minister: For too long, the only two options on the table have been conquering Gaza, or never-ending rounds of violence.

Lapid unveils 'Economy for Security' plan

Professor Manuel Trajtenberg named INSS Director

INSS broadens mandate to include socioeconomic issues that have become vitally important to Israel’s security.

Professor Manuel Trajtenberg named INSS Director

Bennett: I fully support Chief of Staff's position on Iran

Yamina chairman at INSS conference: The Iranians are not idle for a moment, they are continuing their crusade to envelope us with terror.

Bennett: I fully support Chief of Staff's position on Iran

'The defense budget must correspond to the level of threats'

Yisrael Beytenu chairman: Nothing is functioning in the defense establishment.

'The defense budget must correspond to the level of threats'

Lapid: We must not anger the new US administration

Yesh Atid chairman at INSS conference: If I'm elected PM, there will be no more 18 ministers, no more Alternate Prime Minister.

Lapid: We must not anger the new US administration

Sa'ar: Netanyahu is driven exclusively by personal motives

New Hope chairman at INSS conference: If I form the next government, I’m not saying no to any partner.

Sa'ar: Netanyahu is driven exclusively by personal motives

'Israel should be in close dialogue with the US on Iran'

INSS director Amos Yadlin: It would be better to work toward interim agreement with Iran to maintain sanctions.

'Israel should be in close dialogue with the US on Iran'

'Any attack on Hezbollah's missiles will cause extensive damage'

Gadi Eizenkot at INSS conference: Sunni states and Israel have common interest in preventing Iranian nuclear capabilities.

'Any attack on Hezbollah's missiles will cause extensive damage'

'Biden knows there's no going back to pre-Trump Middle East'

US Congressman Ted Deutch says at 2021 INSS conference that Biden Admin. will seek to strengthen Iran nuke deal, address key weaknesses.

'Biden knows there's no going back to pre-Trump Middle East'

Bahrain Foreign Minister hopes accords will help form a PA State

Dr. Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani: "I hope momentum will be translated to resolve the Israeli-Palestinian conflict"

Bahrain Foreign Minister hopes accords will help form a PA State

Chief of Staff: Keep pressure on Iran, don't return to nuke deal

Chief of Staff Aviv Kochavi warns citizens many missiles and rockets will strike Israel when war breaks out, but IDF will respond with force

Chief of Staff: Keep pressure on Iran, don't return to nuke deal

Sudan-Israel normalization: Facts you may not have known

Institute for National Security Studies explains details of agreement.

Sudan-Israel normalization: Facts you may not have known

Applying sovereignty: INSS Analysis

Many questions arise about the day after sovereignty. INSS experts talk about the possible maps and American influence

Applying sovereignty: INSS Analysis

The coronavirus and the US Jewish community

What is Israel's role toward the Jewish community in light of the crisis, and what opportunities lie ahead?

The coronavirus and the US Jewish community

Most Israelis trust the IDF, but only half trust the police

IDF consistently enjoys support of public, most Israelis want some haredim to stay in yeshiva while majority serve.

Most Israelis trust the IDF, but only half trust the police

Do Americans prefer Israel over the PA?

Israel-related Public Opinion and Discourse in the United States and Beyond.

Do Americans prefer Israel over the PA?

INTO THE FRAY: “Palestine” - Time to say “No!”

INTO THE FRAY: “Palestine” - Time to say “No!”

Rivlin: Iran will respond more forcefully to Israeli policy

President Rivlin reviews challenges facing Israel as at INSS conference.

Rivlin: Iran will respond more forcefully to Israeli policy

President Rivlin receives 2019 INSS Strategic Assessment

President Rivlin: 'Our military and diplomatic power is at unprecedented level. We must use it to secure our interests in future.'

President Rivlin receives 2019 INSS Strategic Assessment

INTO THE FRAY: INSS’ preposterous proposal

INTO THE FRAY: INSS’  preposterous proposal

'I don't trust the Palestinians'

Yesh Atid chairman presents the diplomatic principles of his party.

'I don't trust the Palestinians'

'Switch from talking about deterrence to taking action'

Minister Naftali Bennett calls for tougher punishment against terrorists.

'Switch from talking about deterrence to taking action'

New peace plan created 'behind the scenes'

Institute for National Security Studies presents plan which creates 'Palestinian' state - with or without Palestinian Authority's consent.

New peace plan created 'behind the scenes'

Greenblatt: Trump won't force an agreement on Israel

US Special Envoy Jason Greenblatt says peace 'cannot be achieved' by denying Jewish connection to Jerusalem.

Greenblatt: Trump won't force an agreement on Israel

'Restore trust between Israel and the PA'

German Foreign Minister visits Institute for National Security Studies, receives comprehensive review of regional challenges.

'Restore trust between Israel and the PA'

Watch: A Jihadi state on the trans-Israel highway?

Israel Institute for Strategic Studies founder warns of dangers PA state would pose to Israel's major civilian traffic routes.

Watch: A Jihadi state on the trans-Israel highway?

Rivlin: Internal divisions a grave threat to Israel's security

President praises opening of national security discussion to the public, warns internal divisions threaten security as much as enemies.

Rivlin: Internal divisions a grave threat to Israel's security

Hezbollah still the most serious threat facing Israel

INSS think tank says Hezbollah remains the most serious military threat facing Israel, but a conflict with Hamas is more likely.

Hezbollah still the most serious threat facing Israel

Ya'alon: If I had a choice - I'd choose ISIS over Iran

Defense Minister says Iran remains Israel's main enemy, notes that the Islamic State doesn't have the same capabilities Iran does.

Ya'alon: If I had a choice - I'd choose ISIS over Iran

Bennett: Real threat to Israel is leaders' complacency

Education Minister at INSS conference: F35 planes don't help against Hamas digging tunnels. What good are guns when your hands are tied?

Bennett: Real threat to Israel is leaders' complacency

Leading Security Institute: Israel Should Topple Assad Now

INSS head Amos Yadlin argues that Russia's involvement offers Israel an opportunity to weaken Iran-Hezbollah threat.

Leading Security Institute: Israel Should Topple Assad Now

How Will Israel Deal with the Iran Nuclear Deal?

Institute for National Security Studies conference analyzes Israel's strategy on final agreement, plus what happens the day after.

How Will Israel Deal with the Iran Nuclear Deal?

Hackers Promise 'Electronic Holocaust' in Israel

Arab hackers vow massive cyber attack releasing details of credits cards and attacks by e-mail and text targeting Jews.

Hackers Promise 'Electronic Holocaust' in Israel

Worldwide Suicide Attacks Nearly Double in 2014

Use of popular lethal Muslim weapon up 94%; victims increase from 3,200 to 4,400.

Worldwide Suicide Attacks Nearly Double in 2014

Bennett at INSS: Israelis Must Stop 'Groveling'

Naftali Bennett says he will not apologize for his 'no apologies' PR campaign, Israel should 'blame itself' for poor world relations.

Bennett at INSS: Israelis Must Stop 'Groveling'

Expert Proposes: 'Don't Fire Back, Cut Gaza Supplies'

Former IDF general says 'you don't supply someone firing on you,' says to treat Hamas-ruled Gaza in the same way as an enemy state.

Expert Proposes: 'Don't Fire Back, Cut Gaza Supplies'

Elkin: There is No Escaping Annexation

MK Ze’ev Elkin responds to INSS head who calls for another disengagement, says annexation is the answer.

Elkin: There is No Escaping Annexation

Lapid: If Peace Talks Fail, the Economy Will be Hurt

Finance Minister dismisses nationalists' warnings against a Palestinian state as "unfounded prophecies of doom."

Lapid: If Peace Talks Fail, the Economy Will be Hurt

'170,000 Rockets Aimed at Israel'

Israel's Chief of Military Intelligence presents the magnitude of Israel's struggle to defend itself.

'170,000 Rockets Aimed at Israel'

Former CIA Head: Obama Will Strike Iran if Needed

Former CIA Director claims Obama won't hesitate to strike Iran if needed, INSS director says US-Israel ties need to be healed.

Former CIA Head: Obama Will Strike Iran if Needed

Netanyahu: Israel Demands Safety, Recognition

PM speaks about why a PA state must not be armed, and why Israel will continue to demand recognition as the Jewish state.

Netanyahu: Israel Demands Safety, Recognition

Yaalon: Mideast's Artificial Colonial States are Collapsing

'The lack of US involvement delivered Iraq to Iran, and allowed Russia to play a prominent role in Syria.'

Yaalon: Mideast's Artificial Colonial States are Collapsing

Watch Live: Officials Debate Security and Policy

Watch the 7th Annual INSS International Conference: Meeting the Future: New Approaches to Political and Security Challenges

Watch Live: Officials Debate Security and Policy

Abbas Not Ruling Out Speaking in the Knesset

PA Chairman tells Institute for National Security Studies (INSS) that he is willing to meet Netanyahu "anytime."

Abbas Not Ruling Out Speaking in the Knesset

Livni: Israel's Legitimacy is Under Global Attack

Justice Minister speaks at INSS panel, warns against global rise in delegitimization towards Israel, day before Abbas refuses Jewish state.

Livni: Israel's Legitimacy is Under Global Attack

Ex-MI Head: Iran has Passed Red Line

"Iran has crossed Israel's new red line," Maj. Gen. (res.) Amos Yadlin said Tuesday.

Ex-MI Head: Iran has Passed Red Line

Video: In an Online World, Cyber Warfare Can be Lethal

Arutz Sheva visits the Institute for National Security Studies' annual international conference on cyberspace.

Video: In an Online World, Cyber Warfare Can be Lethal

Is Netanyahu "Sharonizing"?

Is Netanyahu "Sharonizing"?