Tensions in Lebanon – Analysis
Tensions are rising as the Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire begins to unravel, with renewed attacks and escalating IDF responses in Lebanon. I shared some analysis on the Lebanese front and the negotiation channel that began in Washington. You can hear more in the below, beginning at 2:55.
Syria, Israel, and the regional war – what lies ahead?
Syria has kept out of the war; its president pledged a stable Syria that could offer partnerships in energy and economy. But all of that might change as Syria may vote to join a war after all.
By NIR BOMS, KHALED HOMSI
As missiles continue to fly toward much of the Middle East, Syria remained quiet, successfully keeping itself outside of the current conflagration. Its president just completed state visits in Germany and the UK, where he pledged a new and stable Syria that could offer new partnerships in the fields of energy and economy. But all of that might change as Syria itself may vote to join a war after all.
The unrest escalated beyond mere street chants. In Damascus, rioters targeted both the U.S. and UAE embassies, causing significant alarm within the diplomatic community. In a formal statement, the UAE called on Syrian authorities to ensure the absolute protection of diplomatic missions and to hold the perpetrators accountable. This campaign, which lasted four consecutive days, bears the distinct marks of an orchestrated pressure campaign designed to corner the new Syrian government and signal possible support for the Iranian regime and its regional proxies.
Continue readingHezbollah and the Northern boarder – comments from today
Happy to share my latest analysis from the Northen boarder in the below ILTV segment from earlier this morning. You can find my comments beginning 48:40, focusing on the Lebanon/Hezbollah front.
On Day 38 of the war with Iran, ILTV On The Hour delivers a gripping, real-time breakdown of the escalating conflict as Israel reels from deadly missile strikes and braces for what may come next. After a devastating hit on a residential building in Haifa, search and rescue teams recover four victims, while central Israel faces continued barrages. As tensions surge, correspondent Maayan Hoffman reports from the ground, capturing the mood in Israel as the clock ticks down on a critical geopolitical deadline. At the center of global attention, Donald Trump extends his ultimatum to Iran by another 24 hours, raising urgent questions about whether diplomacy still has a chance—or if sweeping U.S.-backed strikes are imminent. With analysis from retired General Gadi Shamni, Middle East expert Dan Fefferman, Iranian activist Aram Bolandpaz, and Dr. Nir Boms, the show dives deep into the strategic calculations, regional fallout, and the human reality inside Iran and Israel. As the Strait of Hormuz remains largely closed and military preparations intensify, the world watches to see what the next 24 hours will bring. Join our community now and receive 24/7 of new & original content from the State of Israel.