Events

The Biden Administration: Israel-related Policies with Former Israeli Ambassador to the United States Sallai Meridor

Joe Biden was inaugurated as the 46th president of the United States on January 20, 2021. What impact will it have on Israel and the region? And what possible opportunities lie ahead? Sallai Meridor will discuss Biden’s expected policies related to the Palestinians, Iran and the broader Middle East, among other issues. Meridor is a former Israeli […]

One Year After Soleimani’s Killing: Will Iran Retaliate? With Eliezer Tzafrir, Former Head of the Mossad Spy Agency’s Station in Iran

January 3 marks the one year anniversary of the assassination of Iranian Quds Force chief Qasem Soleimani in a US drone strike in Baghdad. The targeted killing further raised tensions between Washington and Tehran, which has vowed to respond, possibly against Israeli targets. Eliezer Tzafrir will discuss the probability of a flare up and its potential […]

Decade of Turmoil: Are Turkey-Israel Ties on the Mend? Analysis By Dr. Hay Eytan Cohen Yanarocak

After years of animosity towards Israel, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said he would like to improve ties with the Jewish state. Dr. Hay Eytan Cohen Yanarocak will analyze Erdogan’s statements and discuss the possible rationale behind and the implications of the overture. Dr. Hay Eytan Cohen Yanarocak is an expert on contemporary Turkish politics and foreign policy, […]

Amid Promising COVID-19 Vaccination Drive, Israeli Gov’t Imposes Third Nationwide Lockdown – Briefing By Prof. Arnon Afek

Notwithstanding ranking 2nd worldwide in the number of coronavirus vaccines administered per capita, the Israeli government on Sunday evening will impose a third nationwide lockdown to curb the spread of the contagion. Prof. Arnon Afek will analyze the first week of the vaccination initiative in Israel and discuss the decision to implement a near-total shutdown. Prof. Arnon Afek is the […]

Israel to Hold 4th Election in Two Years: The Campaigning Begins Analysis by Top Israeli Political Strategist Eyal Arad

Israel’s parliament, the Knesset, dissolved at midnight Wednesday, ushering in a fourth national election in less than two years. Eyal Arad, a leading political strategist and co-author of “Killer Instinct,” a comprehensive book about managing political campaigns, will discuss how Israel reached this point and the possible ramifications for the major protagonists. He will also analyze […]

Third Wave of COVID-19 Sweeping Through Israel? Briefing by Prof. Nadav Davidovich, Epidemiologist & Member of Expert Advisory Team to the Coronavirus Czar

As countries across the globe re-impose coronavirus-related restrictions, Israeli officialdom is debating what steps to take in order to stop a surge in the country’s infection rate. Will the government introduce new regulations? Can anything be done to curb the virus’ spread or is Israel headed towards a national third lockdown since March? Prof. Nadav Davidovitch will discuss the […]

Israel and Morocco to Normalize Relations – Analysis by Prof. Bruce Maddy-Weitzman

Political Turmoil: Is Israel Headed to Elections? Analysis by Dr. Gayil Talshir

Fakhrizadeh’s killing: Significance and implications – Analysis by Maj. Gen. (ret.) Amos Yadlin

Israeli PM Netanyahu Secretly Meets with Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Analysis by Brig. Gen. (res.) Prof. Jacob Nagel, Former Head of Israel’s National Security Council