Ehud Eilam (PhD) is the representative of Israeldefense magazine in the USA.
He used to work for Israel’s Ministry of Defense. His email: [email protected]
IDF SOLDIERS PREPARE TRENCHES AND CLEAN THEIR WEAPONS IN SINAI PRIOR TO RENEWED FIGHTING WITH THE EGYPTIAN ARMY AT THE MITLA PASS DURING OPERATION KADESH, 1956. Photo: VERED AVRAHAM, GPO
65 years after the war between Egypt and Israel, national security analyst Dr. Ehud Eilam examines regional developments and explains how the old enemies joined forces to counter the new one
Commentary: Amid ongoing tension between the two sides, a miscalculation by one or the other, or both, might ignite another war, although neither side wants one right now
Commentary: Egypt and Israel have many reasons not to challenge one another on the battlefield. However, a confrontation might occur against the will of one of them or perhaps both of them. Therefore, the IDF must be prepared for a potential conflict
Commentary: There was a need to make the ties between Israel and the UAE public, showing Iran that its foes are forming an alliance and are not afraid of making it official. Israel and the UAE did not sign a military pact against Iran yet, but they took a vital step
Commentary: Tactics and outlooks have changed over the course of the war. Both Israel and Iran have to calculate their actions carefully. It is likely that Syria will remain a battlefield for the conflict between the nations for the foreseeable future
The next round between Israel and Hezbollah might be much more destructive than the 2006 war, as the IDF would face a stronger, bigger adversary than it was twelve years ago. Analysis by Dr. Ehud Eilam