Ben Caspit

Ben Caspit is a columnist for Al-Monitor's Israel Pulse. He is also a senior columnist and political analyst for Israeli newspapers and has a daily radio show and regular TV shows on politics and Israel. On Twitter: @BenCaspit

Bad news for Netanyahu as inquiry peers into submarine affair

Former Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu tried hard to prevent a commission of inquiry into the submarine scandal that has plagued him, but its time has come.

Ben Caspit | Israel | Jan 25, 2022

Israel points finger at Iran for Houthi attack on UAE

Israel is worried about the international community's lack of reaction to the Houthi drone attack on the Emirates, surely orchestrated by Iran.

Ben Caspit | Israel | Jan 21, 2022

A picture shows a partial view of the Msaffah industrial district in the Emirati capital, Abu Dhabi, on Jan. 17, 2022.

With clock ticking, Netanyahu still undecided on plea bargain

If former Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu agrees to a plea bargain that would include a moral turpitude conviction, he would be banned from Israeli politics for seven years.

Ben Caspit | Israel | Jan 18, 2022

Could Netanyahu opt for plea bargain?

Despite declarations made in the past by former Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu against a plea bargain, it seems that such a deal might now be on the table.

Ben Caspit | Israel | Jan 14, 2022

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu sits in the Knesset before parliament votes to approve the new government, Jerusalem, June 13, 2021.

Netanyahu sues Olmert for defamation

Former Prime Minister Ehud Olmert faced in court former Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who is suing him for libel over saying that Netanyahu and his family members are "mentally ill."

Ben Caspit | Israel | Jan 11, 2022

Newly elected Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (L) and outgoing Prime Minister Ehud Olmert attend a handover ceremony at President Shimon Peres' residence, Jerusalem, April 1, 2009.

Israel angles for benefits from new deal with Iran

Having reached the conclusion that a new Iran deal is inevitable, Israel is now focusing on getting tactical assurances and military support from the United States.

Ben Caspit | Israel | Jan 7, 2022

Israeli leaders expect Iran nuclear deal in 2022

Behind closed doors, Israeli sentiments are deeply negative.

Ben Caspit | Israel | Jan 4, 2022

Benny Gantz, Mahmoud Abbas see eye to eye on security risks

Embracing an opposite approach to that of former Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Defense Minister Benny Gantz tries reinforcing the status of the Palestinian Authority and Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas.

Ben Caspit | Israel | Dec 30, 2021

Israel's Bennett gets scolded by the White House

Refusing an Israeli request for a phone call between Prime Minister Naftali Bennett and US President Joe Biden, the White House clarified the rules of the game and what kind of relationship they expect between the two leaders.

Ben Caspit | Israel | Dec 28, 2021

US President Joe Biden meets with Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett in the Oval Office of the White House, Washington, Aug. 27, 2021.

Scandal threatens political ambitions of former Mossad Chief Yossi Cohen

Revelations over an alleged liaison with a married woman could threaten whatever political ambitions former Mossad Chief Yossi Cohen was harboring.

Ben Caspit | Israel | Dec 23, 2021

Ben Caspit

Bad news for Netanyahu as inquiry peers into submarine affair

Israel points finger at Iran for Houthi attack on UAE

With clock ticking, Netanyahu still undecided on plea bargain

Could Netanyahu opt for plea bargain?

Netanyahu sues Olmert for defamation

Israel angles for benefits from new deal with Iran

Israeli leaders expect Iran nuclear deal in 2022

Benny Gantz, Mahmoud Abbas see eye to eye on security risks

Israel's Bennett gets scolded by the White House

Scandal threatens political ambitions of former Mossad Chief Yossi Cohen

Popular Articles

Egyptian archaeologists unwrap Amenhotep I mummy, rewrite history

Sultan Qaboos’ environmental legacy hits economic roadblock in Oman

Iran’s days of rage on Soleimani anniversary have their limits

Erdogan hopes fence-mending trip to Saudi Arabia eases financial woes

Attacks on US in Iraq meant to send ‘harsh’ message — without spilling blood

Recent Podcasts

Houthis should be part of Yemeni political solution, says Oman Foreign Minister Sayyid Badr Albusaidi

Prince Turki Al Faisal discusses his role in 'The Afghanistan File,' chronicling Saudi Arabia's involvement with Afghanistan from 1979-2001

Attorney Amit Becher: Netanyahu must decide this week on plea bargain

We are witnessing a modern-day exodus of Christians from the Middle East, says Janine di Giovanni

Iran’s economy won’t collapse, but future at risk from sanctions, says Bijan Khajehpour