The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/writers/avi-davidi/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Tue, 09 Jun 2026 05:48:25 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Avi Davidi | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/writers/avi-davidi/ 32 32 Slapdash attempt to hack rocket sirens may be cause for serious alarm about Iran https://www.timesofisrael.com/slapdash-attempt-to-hack-rocket-sirens-may-be-cause-for-serious-alarm-about-iran/ Sun, 14 May 2023 19:13:47 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3013282 Boasts by 'Sudanese' hackers may be farfetched, but their goal of keeping civilians from shelter shows the deadly aims of Iranian cyber warfare, possibly backed by Russian know-how

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]]> Iranian-Russian cooperation on hack attacks may challenge Israeli cyber supremacy https://www.timesofisrael.com/iranian-russian-cooperation-on-hack-attacks-may-challenge-israeli-cyber-supremacy/ Tue, 18 Apr 2023 03:44:37 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2996673 A recent bid to bring down Israeli websites by a group believed linked to Moscow suggests Tehran is getting help upping its cyber warfare capabilities after years of being stymied

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]]> Does Khamenei’s niece slamming his ‘child-killing regime’ mark beginning of the end? https://www.timesofisrael.com/does-khameneis-niece-slamming-his-child-killing-regime-mark-beginning-of-the-end/ Fri, 02 Dec 2022 09:36:09 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2888654 When bitter criticism and outspoken support for the protests is coming from within the Supreme Leader's own family, you know the regime is in real trouble

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]]> Lapid: No regional stability as long as Iranian forces in Syria https://www.timesofisrael.com/lapid-no-regional-stability-as-long-as-iranian-forces-in-syria/ Thu, 11 Jan 2018 05:04:36 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1767911 Speaking to Times of Israel Persian, opposition party leader largely backs government's Iran policies, but claims he would be better at getting US on board with Israel's goals

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]]> With rare Israel visit, Bahraini delegation seeks new dialogue for coexistence https://www.timesofisrael.com/with-rare-israel-visit-bahraini-delegation-seeks-new-dialogue-for-coexistence/ Sun, 07 Jan 2018 11:40:49 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1765854 Members of 'This is Bahrain' group say they were sent by King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa 'with a message of peace' in effort to spur global religious tolerance

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]]> Minister: Why does Iran spend billions on overseas wars? https://www.timesofisrael.com/minister-why-does-iran-spend-billions-on-overseas-wars/ Mon, 01 Jan 2018 19:41:21 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1762386 Speaking to Times of Israel Persian, Yuval Steinitz says it's 'very odd' for Tehran to waste resources on military campaigns across the region rather than boost its own economy

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]]> Bennett: Hold Iran accountable for Hezbollah aggression https://www.timesofisrael.com/bennett-hold-iran-accountable-for-hezbollah-aggression/ Mon, 11 Dec 2017 20:48:14 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1743687 In interview to the Times of Israel's Persian edition, minister urges Israel to shift focus from Islamic Republic's proxies to 'head of the octopus'

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]]> With a non-reforming ‘reformist’ and a supreme vetter, Iran fakes democracy https://www.timesofisrael.com/with-a-non-reforming-reformist-and-a-supreme-vetter-iran-fakes-democracy/ Mon, 15 May 2017 03:23:56 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1617623 Fiery TV debates? Moderates versus conservatives? Don't be fooled. Friday's presidential election is a PR show for global and local consumption, choreographed to showcase ostensible freedom and widespread backing for what is a highly oppressive regime

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