Lior Ackerman

The “day after” is nearing, and many topics about governance, social cohesion, and regional and international relations must be considered

Every war eventually comes to an end. It is the strategist’s task to look into the future, set targets and long-term strategic goals, and anticipate the future of the day after

There is no doubt that, eventually, there will be an Israeli military victory and achievements of one level or another. But after that, the leaders who brought about the crisis should go home

While Hamas is the governing element responsible for Gaza, numerous other organizations operate alongside it in the coastal enclave, some of which are even more radical and strive for a direct confrontation with Israel. Lior Ackerman, a former senior ISA officer, attempts to map out the different actors in the Strip

For years, Israel has operated under the assumption that it would be preferable for Hamas to remain in power in Gaza, rather than a more radical faction. Lior Ackerman, a former senior ISA officer, believes it is time for a strategy shift. The full article will be published in the upcoming issue of Israel Defense Magazine

The present round of violence has reinstated in everyone's consciousness the concept of "Israeli terrorism". How do the intelligence agencies, notably ISA, deal with this home-grown terrorism? Exclusive article by Lior Ackerman, formerly a senior ISA officer

The security challenges faced by Israel and the western world are only becoming more severe. Lior Ackerman, formerly a senior ISA officer, with a not-so-optimistic forecast for the coming year