The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/inss-institute-for-national-security-studies/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Sun, 20 Sep 2026 03:01:51 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png INSS Institute for National Security Studies | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/inss-institute-for-national-security-studies/ 32 32 Israelis are alarmed over the threat of political violence. Can it be averted? https://www.timesofisrael.com/israelis-are-alarmed-over-the-threat-of-political-violence-can-it-be-averted/ Wed, 05 Aug 2026 02:53:02 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3866448 Amid an ugly campaign season, scholars and officials are warning of a toxic political discourse across the spectrum — and fear things could get worse before they get better

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]]> Israel and US to forge $200m tech hub for AI and quantum science development https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-and-us-to-forge-200m-tech-hub-for-ai-and-quantum-science-development/ Wed, 16 Jul 2025 20:54:54 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3599758 Initiative eyes partnerships with UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Kuwait for a regional alliance to counter the Iran-China-Russia axis

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]]> Former Shin Bet chief: Government repeatedly rejected plans to kill Hamas’s Sinwar https://www.timesofisrael.com/former-shin-bet-chief-government-repeatedly-rejected-plans-to-kill-hamass-sinwar/ Thu, 07 Mar 2024 16:39:11 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3240333 Nadav Argaman asserts terror chief only alive because of aversion to 'military adventurism,' calls for resignation of 'disastrous government'

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]]> Ex-IDF intel chief: Biden’s priority right now is presidential election, not Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/ex-idf-intel-chief-bidens-priority-right-now-is-presidential-election-not-israel/ Sun, 13 Aug 2023 08:22:18 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3070929 Tamir Hayman, head of INSS, suggests not underestimating 'old fox' in White House, says Iran prisoner swap is significant campaign boost, Israelis should look beyond own interests

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]]> Ex-military chief says Israel ‘was asked’ to attack Islamic State in 2015 https://www.timesofisrael.com/ex-military-chief-says-israel-was-asked-to-attack-islamic-state-in-2015/ Sun, 11 Jun 2023 17:02:31 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3031791 Eisenkot says jihadist group suffered hundreds of losses as a result of IDF strikes, in apparent reference to campaign in Egypt's Sinai Desert

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]]> INSS think tank issues unprecedented warning against judicial overhaul, urges halt https://www.timesofisrael.com/inss-think-tank-issues-unprecedented-warning-against-judicial-overhaul-urges-halt/ Tue, 21 Mar 2023 19:14:46 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2979866 Group sends out first-ever 'strategic alert' cautioning government's planned legislation will drain IDF capabilities and fighting spirit, harm ties with US, deplete economy

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]]> Senior IDF officer: Iran tried to drone strike two vessels in Arabian Sea last month https://www.timesofisrael.com/senior-idf-officer-iran-tried-to-drone-strike-two-vessels-in-arabian-sea-last-month/ Wed, 01 Mar 2023 11:37:20 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2963623 Speaking at INSS conference, Maj. Gen. Oded Basiuk says 'Iran poses a danger to the security and stability of the entire region'

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]]> Daily Briefing Mar. 1: Protests rage across the country in ‘day of disruption’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/daily-briefing-mar-1-protests-rage-across-the-country-in-day-of-disruption/ Wed, 01 Mar 2023 11:17:56 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2963599 Political reporter Tal Schneider and US correspondent Jacob Magid discuss widespread demonstrations, US reaction to Huwara riot, warnings by ex-AG Mandelblit and US envoy Nides

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]]> Legal overhaul could jeopardize Israel’s security and ties with US, think tank warns https://www.timesofisrael.com/legal-overhaul-could-jeopardize-israels-security-and-ties-with-us-think-tank-warns/ Tue, 24 Jan 2023 09:36:25 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2933166 In 86-page report presented to Herzog, Institute for National Security Studies says plan could undermine democracy, have severe implications for internal and external stability

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]]> Intel chief: Iran could attack World Cup, protests may lead to more aggression https://www.timesofisrael.com/intel-chief-iran-could-attack-world-cup-protests-may-lead-to-more-aggression/ Mon, 21 Nov 2022 13:27:58 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=2879200 Maj. Gen. Aharon Haliva says only thing stopping Tehran from disrupting games is concern over Qatar's reaction; Iran is nearing 90% enrichment, world will be tested, he adds

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]]> In rare critique, top US Jewish leader warns against proposed limit on Law of Return https://www.timesofisrael.com/in-rare-critique-top-us-jewish-leader-warns-against-proposed-limit-on-law-of-return/ Mon, 14 Nov 2022 19:32:49 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2873681 Conference of Presidents CEO Daroff says 'very concerned' by religious parties' call to scrap 'grandchild clause,' at conference that highlights potential strains in Israel-US ties

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]]> After years of blooming trade, some see Israel-China relationship start to sour https://www.timesofisrael.com/after-years-of-blooming-trade-some-see-israel-china-relationship-start-to-sour/ Wed, 03 Aug 2022 19:06:17 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2811062 Data presented at launch of Israel-China Policy Center shows bilateral economic activity has fallen since 2019, when Israel began scrutinizing deals with Beijing under US pressure

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]]> Two Russia experts fear Putin played Bennett by inviting him to Moscow https://www.timesofisrael.com/two-russia-experts-fear-putin-played-bennett-by-inviting-him-to-moscow/ Tue, 08 Mar 2022 16:12:17 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2718737 Analysts say Russian leader may have used Israeli PM to buy time for regrouping, and to win legitimacy from world leaders

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]]> US response to antisemitism is reactive, uncoordinated, report claims https://www.timesofisrael.com/us-response-to-antisemitism-is-reactive-uncoordinated-report-claims/ Tue, 08 Feb 2022 15:00:52 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2698610 Ahead of Deborah Lipstadt's confirmation hearing as antisemitism envoy, former senior Obama administration official calls for Biden to coordinate a whole-of-government approach

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]]> Gantz: Israel offered aid to Lebanese military four times in past year https://www.timesofisrael.com/gantz-israel-offered-aid-to-lebanese-military-four-times-in-past-year/ Wed, 02 Feb 2022 18:55:30 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2695228 Defense minister says 'citizens of Lebanon are not our enemies,' but implies offers of assistance were turned down

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