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 return of the first group of captives is a partial result of the military operation and not its substitute. However, the results of the war will be determined from now on and beyond. Will there be a heavy price to pay for the deal? And what will be the next stage? Questions and answers
Hamas has lost control over what is happening in the northern Gaza Strip from a civilian point of view, but is far from surrender. The combats are only expected to intensify
The IDF’s main mission is the dismantling of Hamas. This will only happen when the terror organization loses control of the Gaza Strip
We will not enjoy a clear victory image. Still, at the beginning of the second month of the war, the picture is becoming clearer. These are the achievements required to complete the transformation from horrific disaster to strategic success
After fighting one of the largest urban battles in history, the IDF is preparing for the possibility of the war expanding to additional fronts
Israel’s escalating war in Gaza begs the question of whether we’re on the brink of a massive global event
Amir Rapaport summarizes three weeks of fighting, as the ground maneuver is still delayed, and 229 Israeli hostages far away from home
Six important points ahead of Israel’s ground maneuver in Gaza – which, while delayed, will eventually take place, at some scope or another