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Watch Webinar - Who is Funding the Campus Protestors?
The anti-Israel encampments that speedily sprang up at college campuses across the country were originally depicted as organic protests. But as they’ve metastasized, it’s become clear they are in fact well-funded, supplied, and tactically organized operations designed to make America’s campuses dangerous for Jewish students.
Watch Webinar - Gaza War Update 5/8/24
| Share: Following Hamas’s deadly May 5 attack on the Kerem Shalom crossing which killed four IDF troops, and amid reports of the United States putting a hold on a munitions shipment to Israel and Hamas hastily agreeing to a ceasefire deal following Israel starting an evacuation of Palestinian civilians from Rafah, we invite you to a situational update on the war with JINSA Distinguished Fellow IDF MG (ret.) Yaakov Amidror.
Watch Webinar - Gaza War Update 5/2/24
| Share: Amid reports of intensifying efforts to reach a ceasefire and hostage deal as Israel gears up for a potential major combat operation in Rafah, and as the International Criminal Court reportedly considers issuing arrest warrants for senior Israeli leaders, we invite you to a situational update on the war with IDF MG (ret.) Yaacov Ayish, JINSA’s Julian and Jenny Josephson Senior Vice President for Israeli Affairs.
Watch Webinar - Gaza War Update 4/25/24
| Share: Following an apparent Israeli strike against a military facility in Iran on April 19, and with Congress passing a supplemental bill including vital military aid for Israel amid the IDF readying two reserve brigades for a likely imminent Rafah operation, join JINSA for a discussion about the latest regional developments with JINSA’s Distinguished Fellows IDF MG (ret.) Amikam Norkin and IDF MG (ret.) Yaakov Amidror, and IDF MG (ret.) Yaacov Ayish, JINSA’s Julian and Jenny Josephson...
Air Defense Cooperation and Israel's Response - JINSA
| Share: With Israeli, U.S., and other partner air defense cooperation largely thwarting Iran’s unprecedented missile and drone attack against Israel—a demonstration of the potential for deeper regional integration—and with Israel potentially responding to the attack soon, join JINSA for a discussion about the latest regional developments with its Distinguished Fellow IDF MG (ret.) Amikam Norkin and its Randi & Charles Wax Senior Fellow John Hannah.
Watch Webinar - Sen. Rick Scott on Congressional Efforts to Support Israel
| Share: JINSA invites you to join us for a conversation with Sen. Rick Scott (R-FL), who recently returned from his third trip to Israel as a U.S. Senator during which he met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and other senior officials to discuss the United States’ and Israel’s shared priorities of destroying the Iran-backed Hamas terrorists and freeing the hostages still being held by them.
Watch Webinar - Iran’s Attack on Israel
On April 13, Iran launched over 300 drones and missiles toward Israel, nearly all of which were intercepted by Israel’s multi-layered defense system and the U.S., U.K., Jordan, and Saudi Arabia. This marks the Islamic Republic’s first direct attack on Israel from Iran since 1979. Israeli officials have warned of an imminent response on Iranian soil.
Iran’s Attack Is a Show of Weakness
Why has Iran now undertaken what can only be characterized as a desperate attack—one that exposed the weaknesses of its much-touted missiles and drones? The reason is clear. For the past several months, Israel and Iran have engaged in a low-level “dialogue of targets.” Israeli strikes have taken out Iranian targets in Syria, Lebanon and occasionally Iran itself. Iran’s response has been ham-fisted. In the shadow war, Israel has outfought Iran.
Watch Webinar - Civilians, Casualties, and Compliance: IDF Operations in Gaza
Following its mistaken strike last week that killed seven aid workers from the World Central Kitchen, Israel’s military operations in Gaza have come under renewed criticism for being indiscriminate and causing massive civilian casualties. Yet, the civilian-to-terrorist casualty ratio in the Gaza war remains lower than previous, U.S.-led counter-terrorism operations and Israel continues to follow the laws of armed conflict, including taking responsibility for its mistakes.
Watch Webinar - Six Months Since 10/7
| Share: Much has changed in the Middle East in the six months since Hamas’s brutal attack last October 7, and much remains uncertain. Israel’s operation to dismantle Hamas is still ongoing, amid a worsening humanitarian situation in Gaza and escalating tensions with the rest of Iran’s “ring of fire” in Lebanon, Syria, and elsewhere. Meanwhile, the United States is engaged in its own deepening confrontations in the region –both politically with Israel, and militarily with Iran and its proxies.
Watch Webinar - Understanding Turkey’s Local Election Outcome
On Sunday, a year after Recep Tayyip Erdogan won another term as president, Turkey voted in local elections. This time, however, Erdogan’s party did not perform well, with opposition candidates winning across the country, including in Istanbul and Ankara.
Watch Webinar - Gaza War Update 4/4/24
| Share: Amid airstrikes in Syria that killed several Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) members, including high-ranking IRGC official Mohammad Reza Zahedi, U.S.-Israel deliberations about IDF operations in Rafah, and reports of new U.S. sales of powerful weapons to Israel, we invite you to a situational update on the war with JINSA Distinguished Fellows IDF MG (ret.) Yaakov Amidror and IDF MG (ret.) Amikam Norkin. Michael Makovsky, JINSA’s President & CEO, will moderate.
After Biden’s Afghanistan fiasco, why should Israel take his advice?
The Hill | Share: “Great, now we’re taking lessons from the losers.” So said Captain Hawkeye Pierce in the TV comedy “M*A*S*H” after a U.S. general invoked a German war practice. Israeli leaders likely had the same thought when asked to listen to Biden officials’ ideas for completing the Gaza war.
Former top general warns of 'inevitable' threats to US from Islamic State in wake of Moscow attack
The attack in Russia on March 22 underscores one of the dangers of militants being able to regroup enough to plan out large-scale operations, McKenzie said. At the same time, such efforts are more easily detectable, he said. The U.S. has said it alerted the Kremlin to just such a possible terror attack weeks ahead of time, adhering to the “duty to warn” principle.
Watch Webinar - The State of U.S.-Israel Relations
On Monday, with tension between Washington and Jerusalem already high over disagreements about the looming Israeli military operation into Rafah, the U.S.-Israel relationship seemingly suffered another blow: the United States tacitly allowed to pass a United Nations Security Council resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza that was not conditioned on the release of hostages and, in response, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu canceled a high-level delegation of Israeli...
Watch Webinar - Gaza War Update 3/21
| Share: Amid the United States confirming that Israel killed Hamas deputy military wing leader Marwan Issa last week, and with Israel dispatching a delegation to Washington to discuss Israel’s approach to a ground operation in Rafah, we invite you to join us for a situational update on the war with JINSA Distinguished Fellow IDF MG (ret.) Yaakov Amidror and JINSA Distinguished Fellow IDF MG (ret.) Amikam Norkin. Blaise Misztal, JINSA’s Vice President for Policy, will moderate the conversation.
Watch Webinar - Report Rollout: The Day After: A Plan for Gaza
The October 7, 2023, Hamas-led invasion of southern Israel was the deadliest attack on Jews since the Holocaust. Coupled with Israel’s military response, the events and aftermath of that horrible day are creating stark new realities for the United States and the entire Middle East.
Watch Webinar - Gaza War Update 3/14
| Share: Amid increasing U.S. and international efforts to boost aid flows into Gaza, as well as widespread perceptions of rising U.S.-Israeli political strains, we invite you to a situational update on the war with IDF MG (ret.) Yaakov Amidror and IDF MG (ret.) Yaacov Ayish. Jonathan Ruhe, JINSA’s Director of Foreign Policy, will moderate.
Watch Webinar - Until They All Come Home: Congressional Efforts to Help Free U.S. Hostages in Gaza
| Share: Four months after the Oct. 7 terrorist attacks, more than 100 people continue to be held hostage by Hamas in Gaza, including up to eight United States citizens.
Watch Webinar - Gaza War Update 3/7
| Share: Amid increasing Israeli and international efforts to facilitate greater aid flows into Gaza, including the United States’ first humanitarian airdrop into Gaza on March 2, and efforts to reach a ceasefire and hostage deal as Ramadan approaches, we invite you to a situational update on the war with IDF MG (ret.) Yaacov Ayish, JINSA’s Julian and Jenny Josephson Senior Vice President for Israeli Affairs, and IDF MG (ret.) Amikam Norkin, a JINSA Distinguished Fellow.
Watch Webinar - Gaza War Update 2/29
| Share: Amid Israeli leaders detailing their aims for a post-war Gaza, reports of potential progress toward a ceasefire and hostage deal, and a potential Israeli ground operation in Rafah, we invite you to a situational update on the war with IDF Major General (ret.) Yaacov Ayish, JINSA’s Julian and Jenny Josephson Senior Vice President for Israeli Affairs. Blaise Misztal, JINSA’s Vice President for Policy, will moderate the conversation.
Watch Webinar - Gaza War Update 2/22
| Share: As Israel continues to dismantle Hamas in Gaza and plan for a ground operation in Rafah amid the looming threat of a full-scale war with Hezbollah in Lebanon, we invite you to a situational update on the war with IDF Major General (ret.) and JINSA Distinguished Fellow Yaakov Amidror. John Hannah, JINSA’s Randi & Charles Wax Senior Fellow, will moderate the conversation.
Watch Webinar - Gaza War Update 2/15
| Share: Amid escalating Hezbollah attacks on Israel’s northern communities, and as Israel works on plans for a potential major operation in Rafah following Israel’s successful special operation freeing two hostages from Rafah on February 12, we invite you to a situational update on the war with IDF Major General (ret.) and JINSA Distinguished Fellow Yaakov Amidror. Jonathan Ruhe, JINSA’s Director of Foreign Policy, will moderate the conversation.
Watch Webinar - Gaza War Update 2/8
| Share: With the United States striking Iran-backed targets in Iraq and Syria and claiming to have reached the framework for an agreement that would move Hezbollah fighters away from Israel’s border, even while the terrorist group continues firing on Israel, and with Israel and Hamas exploring proposals to release the hostages and end the war, we invite you to a situational update with IDF Major General (ret.) and JINSA Distinguished Fellow Yaakov Amidror.
Watch Webinar - Antisemitism in a post-10/7 America
| Share: Since the Oct. 7 Hamas terrorist attacks, Israel has been engaged in a defensive war to protect its civilians while responding to and preempting attacks by Iran and its proxies on other fronts. While many have stood in solidarity with Israel as it seeks to eliminate this threat, globally there has also been a significant increase in antisemitic rhetoric and activity, including right here in America.
Watch Webinar - U.S. Strikes Back
After an Iranian-backed drone attack killed three American troops in Jordan on January 28, the Biden administration promised to respond. After several days telegraphing impending U.S. strikes, during which time Iran withdrew commanders from Syria, the United States attacked Iran-linked sites in Syria and Iraq in Friday night and Yemen on Saturday night.
Watch Webinar - Gaza War Update 2/1
| Share: With the growing risk of full-scale conflict between Israel and Hezbollah and with the United States agreeing to supply Israel with new weapons while also preparing to respond after an Iran-backed attack killed three U.S. troops in Jordan, we invite you to a situational update with JINSA’s Julian & Jenny Josephson Senior Vice President for Israeli Affairs IDF Major General (ret.) Yaacov Ayish and IDF Major General (ret.) and JINSA Distinguished Fellow Amikam Norkin.
Watch Webinar - Was the ICJ Ruling a Win for Israel?
Watch Webinar – Was the ICJ Ruling a Win for Israel? - Monday, January 29, 2024 | The International Court of Justice (ICJ) issued a preliminary ruling today in the spurious case brought by South Africa accusing Israel of committing genocide in Gaza. JINSA invites you to join a discussion with Col. Marc Warren, USA (ret.), LTC Geoffrey S. Corn, USA (ret.), and IDF Colonel (res.) Adv. Pnina Sharvit Baruch on the ruling and its significance.
Watch Webinar - Gaza War Update 1/25
Israel has entered a new, dangerous phase of its war with Hamas in Gaza. This week has already seen increased fighting in Khan Yunis, the single deadliest day for the IDF in Gaza, and various proposals floated for a hostage and ceasefire deal.
Watch Webinar - The U.S., Israel, Ukraine, Taiwan: Competing Demands for the U.S. Defense Industrial Base
| Share: At the start of 2024, with major conflicts continuing to rage in Ukraine and Gaza, the U.S. defense industrial base (DIB) faces increasing challenges to manage sustained aid for our partners in Israel, Ukraine, and Taiwan, while also meeting U.S. military requirements. JINSA invites you to a discussion with Rep.
Another U.S. vessel struck in Red Sea - John Hannah on LiveNow Fox
Another U.S. vessel struck in Red Sea – John Hannah on LiveNow Fox LiveNow Fox - Thursday, January 18, 2024 | Click image to watch interview
Watch Webinar - Gaza War Update 1/18
| Share: Three months in, Israel is entering a new phase of its war with Hamas in Gaza. With the growing risk of full-scale conflict between Israel and Hezbollah and amid a surge of Iran-backed attacks in the Red Sea, JINSA invites you to a situational update with IDF Major Generals (ret.) and JINSA Distinguished Fellows Yaakov Amidror and Amikam Norkin, and JINSA Senior Vice President for Israeli Affairs IDF Major General (ret.) Yaacov Ayish.
Watch Webinar - Forgotten Threat: Iran’s Accelerating Nuclear Program
On December 26—while the world was distracted by the war in Gaza and Christmas, the International Atomic Energy Agency reported that Iran more than tripled its production of near-weapons grade uranium. This came almost exactly a year after President Biden admitted that his plan to negotiate a new nuclear deal with Iran was “dead” and six months after reports that the administration might have reached an “unwritten agreement” with Iran limit its nuclear program.
Watch Webinar - Gaza War Update 1/11
| Share: With the Israel-Hamas war entering a new phase of conflict in Gaza, and with the growing risk of full-scale war between Israel and Hezbollah, hear from IDF Major Generals (ret.) and JINSA Distinguished Fellows Yaakov Amidror and Amikam Norkin, and JINSA Senior Vice President for Israeli Affairs IDF Major General (ret.) Yaacov Ayish about the ongoing situation in Israel and Gaza. Ari Cicurel, JINSA’s Assistant Director of Foreign Policy, will moderate.
Watch Webinar - Deterring Iranian-linked Aggression
Amid a surge of Iran-backed attacks against U.S. personnel in Iraq and Syria, as well as Houthi attacks against ships in the Red Sea, the United States has forgotten the lessons of the U.S. strike that killed Iran’s Quds Force Commander Qassem Soleimani in Baghdad in January 2020. The former commander of U.S. Central Command when the United States killed Soleimani, General Kenneth F.
Watch Webinar - Hamas, Iran, and the future of Jihadism post-10/7
Hamas’s 10/7 attack brought international focus to a threat that the United States had largely pivoted away from—terrorism—and with it renewed attention to the possibility of renewed terror attacks outside of the Middle East.
Watch Webinar - Gaza War Update 1/4
| Share: Israel’s war with Hamas has been raging for three months. With the IDF announcing a temporary drawdown of troops from Gaza in preparation for a long-term conflict, and with tensions rising on Israel’s northern border following the assassination of Hamas deputy leader Saleh al-Arouri in a Beirut drone strike, hear from IDF Major General (ret.) and JINSA Distinguished Fellow Yaakov Amidror about the ongoing situation in Israel and Gaza.
Watch Webinar - Escalation of Iranian and Houthi Maritime Aggression
The Iranian regime and the Houthis in Yemen have launched a wave of attacks on commercial vessels and harassment of U.S. Navy ships in Middle Eastern waters. The Iran-backed Houthis have also joined the war against Israel by launching missiles and drones over the Red Sea toward the Jewish state. While the United States has deployed Navy ships to the region, it has been unable to deter these attacks. Watch JINSA’s webinar with VADM Mark I. Fox, USN (ret.) and VADM John W.
Watch Webinar - Gaza War Update 12/7
| Share: Two months after Hamas’s devastating 10/7 terror attack, hear from IDF Major General (ret.) and JINSA Distinguished Fellow Yaakov Amidror and JINSA Senior Vice President for Israeli Affairs IDF Major General (ret.) Yaacov Ayish about the developing situation in Israel and Gaza. Ari Cicurel, JINSA’s Assistant Director of Foreign Policy, will moderate.
Proudly celebrating Hanukkah 'crucial' for Jews in face of rising antisemitism: 'Refuse to cower'
Fox News | Share: Prominent Jewish figures said it’s more crucial than ever to celebrate Hanukkah to let the world know that the light of Israel and the Jewish people will never go dim, even in the growing shadow of antisemitism. Jewish , activists, a relative of victims of the Oct.
Watch Webinar - Reflections From Law Enforcement Trip to Israel
In mid-November, a group of senior U.S. law enforcement officials flew to Israel as part of a JINSA-organized delegation in a show of solidarity with their Israeli counterparts and to learn lessons applicable to American law enforcement from the horrific events of October 7.
Watch Webinar - Gaza War Update
| Share: Seven weeks after Hamas’s devastating 10/7 terror attack, hear from retired IDF Major General (ret.) and JINSA Distinguished Fellow Yaakov Amidror and former Commander of the Israeli Air Force and JINSA Distinguished Fellow IDF Major General (ret.) Amikam Norkin about the developing situation in Israel and Gaza, and on the latest in ceasefire-hostage negotiations. Blaise Misztal, JINSA’s Vice President for Policy, will moderate.
Watch Webinar - Flying Blind? Electronic Warfare’s Impact on Civilian Planes
Civilian planes flying nearby to current wars in Ukraine and Israel are reportedly losing GPS and other navigational systems. This apparent spillover of increasingly sophisticated electronic warfare poses a danger to civilian air travel, with one plane reportedly almost erroneously veering into Iranian airspace. Watch JINSA’s expert discussion with former Deputy Commander of U.S. Central Command, Lt. Gen.
Police claim US-Mexico border has ‘eerie parallel’ to Israel-Gaza
Josh Marcus | Share: A group of US police officials visiting Israel this month in the wake of the 7 October Hamas invasion said the experience left them with worries about the US-Mexico border. Jonathan F Thompson, executive director and CEO of the National Sheriff’s Association, said he saw “eerie” parallels between the Israel-Gaza boundary and America’s southern border. “We don’t know about those coming into our country as we speak,” he told The Independent.
Watch Webinar - Britain's Reaction to Israel-Hamas War - JINSA
| Share: Since Hamas’ savage attack on Israel on October 7, London has been wracked with massive pro-Palestinian protests, with many demonstrators openly supporting Hamas and other terror organization. Meanwhile, the UK government has promised steadfast support for Britain’s Jewish community while standing by Israel in its right to self-defense. Watch JINSA’s discussion with British commentators about how British society and government are reacting to the Israel-Hamas war.
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