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Next generation security experts in Israel for realistic perspective

All of the students in the new Institute for National Security Studies summer study program already have some security expertise under their belt and are currently earning their masters or doctorate degrees in the field.

By NOA AMOUYAL

 

An arms deal in the Golan goes awry, leading to the death of a senior Hezbollah official. Now, Hezbollah is out for blood and is mobilized along Israel’s northern border ready to strike. Meanwhile, on the opposite side of the country, Hamas succeeds in implementing a successful tunnel attack which leads to the death of two Israeli soldiers and two of its citizens. Continue Reading »

Abbas accepts invitation to meet with Netanyahu, says INSS

 

The interview with PA President Abbas to be aired next week at annual Institute for National Security Studies conference in Tel Aviv.

By KHALED ABU TOAMEH

 

Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas was quoted Wednesday as saying he is prepared to meet with Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu at any time.

Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas at a PLO meeting in Ramallah, October 2, 2013.

Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas at a PLO meeting in Ramallah, October 2, 2013. – Photo: REUTERS/Mohamad Torokman

The Institute for National Security Studies at Tel Aviv University also quoted Abbas as saying he does not rule out addressing the Knesset.

“I don’t reject the idea and would be prepared to discuss it,” Abbas said when asked whether he would agree to appear before the Israeli legislature. Continue Reading »

Ex-MI Chief: Iran has Passed PM’s Red Line

“Iran has crossed Israel’s new red line,” Maj. Gen. (res.) Amos Yadlin said, “it (will be) very difficult to stop Iran, when it decides to have a bomb.”

By Gil Ronen

 

 

Former Military Intelligence head, Maj. Gen. (res.) Amos Yadlin, said Tuesday that “Iran has already crossed Israel’s new ‘red line‘” regarding nuclear weapons development.

Iran's Isfahan Uranium Conversion Facility - AFP file photo

Iran’s Isfahan Uranium Conversion Facility – AFP file photo

Yadlin, who is the Head of the Institute for National Security Studies (INSS), said that in the summer, Iran will reach a distance of one or two months between a decision and a bomb.” Continue Reading »

War-Game Scenario: The first 48 hours after an Iran strike

Israel’s INSS war-game simulates ‘regional conflict scenario’ of a unilateral Israeli strike without U.S. participation.

 

The Institute for National Security Studies held a war game recently in which players representing regional actors simulated the first 48 hours after an IDF strike on the Islamic Republic.

IAF F-15s refueling midflight [file]

IAF F-15s refueling midflight – Photo: Baz Ratner/Reuters

The simulation was based on the scenario of a unilateral Israeli strike without US participation, after midnight on November 9.The Tel Aviv University-based institute began the game with the following “announcement”: “Al Jazeera reported that Israeli planes attacked nuclear sites in Iran in three assault waves.

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