Ehud Eilam

Security leaders and experts debate Israel’s challenges, regional threats and the future of counterterrorism

As pressure mounts on Tehran and Washington faces growing military constraints, the next escalation could be shaped as much by time and resources as by strategy

Despite growing tensions and competing interests across the region, Ankara and Jerusalem still have fundamentally different ties from those between Israel and Iran — making de-escalation and a new modus vivendi increasingly important

Turkey and Pakistan may have pledged to stand with Riyadh, but questions remain over whether either country would actually fight for Saudi Arabia, while Israel has more to gain from managing its ties rather than from confronting the new bloc

From energy security and Hezbollah to maritime chokepoints and missile defense, a confrontation over the Strait of Hormuz could reshape Israel's strategic landscape far beyond the Gulf

As Jerusalem weighs how hard to fight the proposed sale, it must balance the Turkish challenge against higher strategic priorities– chiefly Iran – while preserving its relationship with Washington

Preliminary agreement seen as fragile and reversible, with negotiations likely to face delays, internal opposition, and strategic uncertainty for all sides

Analysts warn that sanctions relief, oil dependency, and internal regime pressures could shape instability, military spending, and Tehran’s regional behavior under any future agreement