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  • Israel intensifies outreach to Iranians as Tehran anticipates another war

    Janatan Sayeh

    News
    Aug 15, 2025

    As Tehran continues to ready for a potential conflict, Israel has ramped up direct appeals to the Iranian public, offering water technology, urging protests, and hinting at a regime collapse. The Israeli campaign has drawn sharp backlash from Iranian leaders, while both sides maintain a shadow war marked by likely sabotage and public military preparations.

    Israel intensifies outreach to Iranians as Tehran anticipates another war
  • Analysis: The ‘How’ over the ‘What:’ Israel’s dilemma beyond target selection in Iran

    Janatan Sayeh

    Analysis
    Oct 18, 2024

    Israel’s war cabinet has reportedly agreed on what Iranian targets to strike, so the question now is what method it will employ to carry out the attacks to effectively deter Tehran without escalating into a full-scale war. In doing so, Israel has two choices: to either publicly humiliate the regime or launch a series of covert attacks, and the latter is less likely to warrant Tehran’s retaliation.

    Analysis: The ‘How’ over the ‘What:’ Israel’s dilemma beyond target selection in Iran
  • Analysis: Large-scale attack targets Hezbollah fighters

    Joe Truzman

    Analysis
    Sep 17, 2024

    Pagers assigned to members of the Lebanese group exploded on September 17, injuring more than 2,500 people and causing an undetermined number of deaths. A significant Israeli assault that has potentially injured thousands of Hezbollah fighters is unlikely to go unanswered.

    Analysis: Large-scale attack targets Hezbollah fighters
  • IRGC Colonel Assassinated in Tehran, Mossad Suspected of Being Behind Hit

    Joe Truzman

    News
    May 22, 2022

    An IRGC colonel reportedly involved in plans to kill Israelis abroad was assassinated Sunday afternoon in Tehran.

    IRGC Colonel Assassinated in Tehran, Mossad Suspected of Being Behind Hit
  • Analysis: Israel’s three-front conflict with Iran

    Joe Truzman

    Analysis
    Apr 16, 2021

    A tit for tat exchange of retaliatory attacks has taken place between Israel and Iran over recent weeks which has the potential to push both powers towards a wider conflict.

    Analysis: Israel’s three-front conflict with Iran
  • Chief Iranian nuclear scientist Mohsen Fakhrizadeh assassinated near Tehran

    Joe Truzman

    News
    Nov 30, 2020

    Iranian Brigadier General and scientist Mohsen Farkhrizadeh was assassinated Friday in an operation attributed to Israel’s Mossad.

    Chief Iranian nuclear scientist Mohsen Fakhrizadeh assassinated near Tehran
  • Analysis: A History of Targeted Killings Attributed to the Mossad

    Joe Truzman

    Analysis
    Nov 16, 2020

    Following the killing of Al Qaeda’s Abu Muhammad al-Masri, the Mossad’s history of targeted killings comes into focus.

    Analysis: A History of Targeted Killings Attributed to the Mossad
  • Hamas acknowledges a ‘collaborator’ fled to Israel

    Joe Truzman

    News
    Jul 19, 2020

    Hamas is in damage control-mode after one of its commanders reportedly flees to Israel.

    Hamas acknowledges a ‘collaborator’ fled to Israel
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  • Interactive visual: Profiles of 28 Iran-backed terrorist groups and branches in the West Bank

    Interactive visual: Profiles of 28 Iran-backed terrorist groups and branches in the West Bank

  • Profiles of 15 Iranian-backed Militias in the Middle East

    Profiles of 15 Iranian-backed Militias in the Middle East

  • Detailing Shabaab’s Leadership and Key Personnel

    Detailing Shabaab’s Leadership and Key Personnel

  • Al Qaeda leaders use Afghanistan as a safe haven

    Al Qaeda leaders use Afghanistan as a safe haven

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