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Iran’s maritime threat in the Strait of Hormuz
Iran has been vocal about closing the Strait of Hormuz and has recently been conducting large-scale naval exercises in

IDF Strikes in Lebanon – Weekly Summary
During the week of 16–23 February, nine airstrikes were carried out in Lebanese territory. Four strikes were conducted in

ISIS is once again resurfacing in Syria
ISIS is currently regarded as one of the principal drivers of instability in Syria. In recent months—and particularly in

Has Hezbollah decided to join Iran in a potential war against it?
Dr. Yossi Mansharof and Tal Beeri Amid pressure from Tehran, Hezbollah stands torn between ideological loyalty to the Iranian

Hezbollah’s Civilian Activities as a Strategic Mechanism of Power Consolidation
Hezbollah’s civil-social activity is not a secondary component of its military and political operations, but rather a central strategic

Who Is Behind the Terror Cell Apprehended in Damascus with UAVs Ready for Operation?
On February 1, 2026, Syria’s Ministry of Interior announced that Internal Security Forces had exposed a terrorist cell active

The Financial Arena as a Front Line: Economic Pressure on Hezbollah and Its Structural Implications
The intensification of pressure and oversight on Hezbollah’s financial apparatus places the organization before a significant challenge in a

Iran – Situation Assessment (February 2026): The Race to Rebuild the Nuclear and Missile Array, Casual Terror and the CRINK
Executive Summary Some eight months after the end of the 12 Day War (Operation “Rising Lion),” June 13–24, 2025),

IDF Strikes on Threats in Lebanon: 09 Feb to 16 Feb 2026
Over the past week, the IDF’s offensive activity in the Lebanese arena continued. Nine airstrikes were carried out in

Organizational Changes in Hezbollah: The Emerging Political Leadership and Mapping of Senior Officials’ Roles
In the wake of the most recent round of fighting with Israel, which reportedly inflicted substantial damage on Hezbollah’s

The Importance of the US Base at Al Tanf, Syria
Follow-up to reports of the withdrawal of US forces from the Al-Tanf base. Originally, the main objective of the

Iran – The main launch bases for medium-range ballistic missiles – Damage Assessment and scope of Restoration (January 2026)
By: Colin David and Tal Beeri General:The Iranian medium and long-range ballistic missile array constitutes a significant strategic threat.