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

Israel weighs risks, options for dealing with Hezbollah’s precise missiles

Hezbollah is expanding its missile capability — what are Israel's options?

Ben Caspit | Israel | Jul 30, 2021

A Hezbollah flag flutters on the Lebanese side of the border fence with Israel, near the northern Israeli settlement of Shtula, July 20, 2021.

Israel concerned over possible new Russian policy on Syria

Israel is perplexed over the recent statement by Russian Rear Adm. Vadim Kulit concerning the interception in Syria of alleged Israeli missiles.

Ben Caspit | Israel | Jul 27, 2021

This picture shows a road sign in Rastan, central Homs province, Syria, Aug. 15, 2018.

Pegasus intel project brings Israel more trouble

With the NSO affair continuing to develop, Israel — the world champion of cyber technologies — might get into significant diplomatic trouble precisely because of that.

Ben Caspit | Israel | Jul 23, 2021

This studio photographic illustration shows a smartphone with the website of Israel's NSO Group.

New Israeli government on mission to rehabilitate ties with Jordan

Prime Minister Naftali Bennett and Foreign Minister Yair Lapid are working to rehabilitate the bilateral ties with Jordan after the setbacks to the relationship under former Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Ben Caspit | Israel | Jul 20, 2021

Ahead of Bennett’s Washington visit, Israel prepares 'Raisi file'

Ahead of the trip of Prime Minister Naftali Bennett to the United States, Israel’s security agencies are preparing a personal, revealing file on Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi.

Ben Caspit | Israel | Jul 16, 2021

Israeli Education Minister Naftali Bennett arrives for the weekly Cabinet meeting, Jerusalem, May 6, 2018.

Has Israel’s army become too small?

Outgoing IDF deputy chief of staff Eyal Zamir warned this week that Israel's army would struggle to manage the multiple threats facing the country.

Ben Caspit | Israel | Jul 13, 2021

Israel’s Bennett rethinks Iran policy

Prime Minister Naftali Bennett is reviewing Israel’s policy on Iran in order to find the best strategy adapted to the developing situation in the region and worldwide.

Ben Caspit | Israel | Jul 9, 2021

Incoming Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett (R) and Foreign Minister Yair Lapid attend the first meeting of the new government, Jerusalem, June 13, 2021.

Netanyahu-Olmert mudslinging splashes Israeli headlines

The family of former Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is suing former Prime Minister Ehud Olmert for saying they are mentally ill, but Olmert is standing behind his claims.

Ben Caspit | Israel | Jul 6, 2021

In Biden meeting, Rivlin clears way for Bennett visit to White House

In his warm meeting with President Joe Biden, President Reuven Rivlin prepared the ground for an upcoming first visit in Washington by Prime Minister Naftali Bennett.

Ben Caspit | Israel | Jul 2, 2021

Netanyahu plots comeback

Former Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is not giving up on his hopes to topple newly appointed Prime Minister Naftali Bennett.

Ben Caspit | Israel | Jun 29, 2021

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Israel weighs risks, options for dealing with Hezbollah’s precise missiles

Israel concerned over possible new Russian policy on Syria

Pegasus intel project brings Israel more trouble

New Israeli government on mission to rehabilitate ties with Jordan

Ahead of Bennett’s Washington visit, Israel prepares 'Raisi file'

Has Israel’s army become too small?

Israel’s Bennett rethinks Iran policy

Netanyahu-Olmert mudslinging splashes Israeli headlines

In Biden meeting, Rivlin clears way for Bennett visit to White House

Netanyahu plots comeback

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