Prof. Kobi Michael
Research fellow at ICGS and a senior researcher at the INSS, specializing in security studies, intelligence, the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, civil-military relations, and failed states. He has published and edited 20 books and monographs and over 100 articles and book chapters
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Hezbollah: Despite The Blows, The Danger Has Not Yet Passed
The battered organization has not given up, and only preserving Israeli freedom of action in the north and...
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Israel and the U.S.: Dependence and Strategic Partnership
Alongside American interests, the agreement represents a historic achievement for Israel ...
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Turkey and Qatar at the Forefront: Between Risks and Opportunities
As mediators with Hamas, Turkey and Qatar were given an opportunity to enhance their regional influence. But what seemed like a smart...
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Two Years of War: The Defeat of Hamas – If and When Will It Happen?
While Israel destroyed Hamas as an organized army and eliminated its senior leadership, the organization continues to control most of...
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The Escalating Struggle Between the Military and Political Leadership
The warning received by the mother of Matan Angrest, stating that a military maneuver would further endanger her son, revealed...
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The French-Saudi Initiative: A Troubling Detachment from Reality
The adherence to the Palestinian narrative, even after October 7, reflects above all the weakness of international diplomacy...
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Israel Facing the Chaos in Syria: A Strategic Dilemma
Recent events across the Syrian border present Jerusalem with a real challenge -preserving deterrence while...
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Hasbara in Wartime: Moving from Defense and Apology to Offense
Only persistent and accurate public diplomacy will restore Israel’s rightful place in the justice of the struggle...
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Hamas Will Be the Biggest Beneficiary of the Deal, But It’s Unclear If It Wants It
From a Western perspective, Sinwar is a mystery: he makes decisions independently and could...
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The Failure to Apply Military Governance in Gaza – A Strategic Misstep
Applying military governance over Gaza would not only help achieve Israel's strategic war aims - but can also pave the way for...