Sat 3-May-2025

Adnan Abu Amer

Dr. Adnan Abu Amer heads the Political Science and Media Department of Umma University Open Education in Gaza.

Israel is sending strong unclear messages on all fronts

Israeli political and security officials have launched a simultaneous media attack on Iran. This attack was taken seriously taking place only days after military maneuvers by Hezbollah which simulated kidnapping soldiers and storming settlements.

Anniversary of the Palestinian Nakba and Israeli independence coincide

The Palestinian Nakba and the Israeli independence both commemorated their seventy-fifth anniversary this year. The disappearance of Palestinians has allowed the occupation to establish its state with a clear Jewish majority.

Resuming assassinations does not restore Israel deterrence

Once again the Israeli army reverts to implementing its bloody assassination policy in the heart of the Gaza Strip after a break of nearly nine months.

Tension grows on Lebanon’s border with Israel

Many Israelis believe that a confrontation with Lebanon’s Hezbollah would be devastating. Tension on the border continues though with a number of incidents in recent weeks.

Palestinian narrative getting stronger Israeli narrative declines

As Israel prepares for the outbreak of a new wave of confrontations with the Palestinians it is also getting ready to face relentless efforts on social media to push for the continuation of resistance and confrontation of the occupation.

First 100 days of Netanyahu’s gov’t are characterized by failure

The deteriorating security situation has given Israelis a great opportunity to list the failures of the new government 100 days after its formation.

Attacks on Al-Aqsa Mosque are draining Israel on all fronts

The Israeli occupation forces’ attacks on worshippers at Al-Aqsa Mosque led to a series of developments.

Israeli extremism means fewer opportunities for Arab normalization

There are concerns in Israel that the path towards normalization with more Arab countries is no longer smooth in light of the planned legislation to suit the extreme far-right in the coalition government.

Saudi-Iran deal raises Israeli worries and concerns

The agreement to renew relations between Riyadh and Tehran was not just a matter that concerned the two countries or which helped benefit the region; for Israel it was as important as an internal affair.

There are signs of escalating tension between Tel Aviv and Washington

The US has announced that it will not participate in a conference in Washington DC for senior economists because Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich the leader of the Religious Zionist Party will be there.

Israel needs to reassess the effectiveness of its air strikes on Syria

Nearly a decade has passed since Israel began its “battle between wars” strategy in Syria targeting Iranian forces and Hezbollah weapons convoys.

Israel is headed towards a new political assassination

The Israeli government’s intentions to implement legal changes have spiked up Israeli polarization prompting security services to raise the level of protection for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Chief Justice Esther Hayut and Minister of Justice Yariv Levin to the maximum level.

Jerusalem operation brings conflict with Occupation back to square one

The operation that took place in Beit Hanina in Occupied Jerusalem continues to stir fear among Occupation soldiers who worry that similar operations could be carried out by Palestinian youth.

Israel’s new chief of staff faces some stern challenges

It’s only been a few days since General Herzl “Herzi” Halevy was appointed Chief of Staff of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) succeeding Aviv Kochavi whose four difficult years of service saw four governments and three security ministers.

Calls to overthrow the Netanyahu government

The Israeli polarization continued until they reached the point of organizing large-scale popular protests last Saturday evening.

What does 2023 hold for the Israeli army?

The Israeli army bid farewell to 2022 with its Human Resources Division revealing the number of soldiers killed in various incidents.