Amir Rapaport
Mr. Amir Rapaport is the founder and Editor in Chief of IsraelDefense Magazine - an international magazine on Israeli military and defense affairs. He is a former military correspondent and commentator, an author and research associate at the Begin-Sadat Center for Strategic Studies (BESA) of Bar-Ilan University.
The dismissal of Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar has ignited a political and security storm. As internal tensions rise and intelligence challenges mount, the agency finds itself at a critical crossroads
The strongest pressure on Ronen Bar not to resign is coming from within the Security Agency itself, with the argument that one of the agency's core missions is the protection of democracy
According to sources, during their first meeting, the Chief of Staff and the new Defense Minister agreed on ending his tenure within two to three months. Netanyahu and Katz are preparing to appoint the current Director General of the Ministry of Defense as Halevi’s successor
On the path to a ceasefire in the north, it can already be stated: Israel has won this round against Hezbollah, but in the fight against Hamas, it still needs a clear strategy. Plus, the “Alon” Brigade’s heroic battle at Aitaroun.
During Cybertech Europe 2024, Amir Rapaport, the founder of Cybertech, met with Gil Shwed, CEO and co-founder of Check Point, for a conversation about the future of cybersecurity
Against the backdrop of Nasrallah's elimination and the expansion of the conflict in Lebanon, here are a few reasons for cautious security optimism as we head into the year 5785
Have we restored deterrence? Why is it necessary to maintain momentum to dismantle Hezbollah? Why might this be the right time for a ceasefire? And who is the international ally that has been surprisingly supportive, more than any other nation? These are the pressing questions after the most successful two weeks the Israeli defense establishment experienced in years
Comments and insights on the massive drama in northern Israel and the ongoing war in the south