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Aug 29 12 tweets 3 min read
🧵A new Axis of Evil is quietly emerging in the Middle East, but it's not the one you've been told to fear. It's not Tehran. It's not the Shia Axis. It's something far more insidious—and it's hiding in plain sight: Turkey, Qatar, and Syria.

Let’s dive in. The Axis we were all accustomed to, led by Iran and its proxies, was open and visible: Hezbollah, the Houthis, Iraqi militias. However, it was also recognized, isolated, and openly adversarial to the West. Israel could cripple this Axis because everyone agreed that it was the enemy. This new Axis? It wears Western suits, speaks the language of diplomacy, and plays both sides.
Aug 25 9 tweets 3 min read
🔴🧵The Secret Connection Between Greta Thunberg and Zaher Birawi, Head of Hams's European Command. An instigation by Ad Kan organization published by C14 The Madeleine was not a human rights flotilla; this is a Hams flotilla in Europe! Behind the title 'aid to Gaza' stands a well-oiled and well-produced international propaganda network led by Hams. There are almost no aid goods or equipment on these flotillas, but mainly communication and photographic equipment.
Aug 24 7 tweets 2 min read
🔴 🧵 US Ambassador to France Charles Kushner published an open letter to Macron: "Public statements haranguing Israel embolden extremists, fuel violence, and endanger Jewish life in France." Dear President Macron,

On the 81st anniversary of the Allied Liberation of Paris, which ended the deportation of Jews from French soil, I write out of deep concern over the dramatic rise of antisemitism in France and the lack of sufficient action by your government to confront it.

Antisemitism has long scarred French life, but it has exploded since Hamas’s barbaric assault on Oct. 7, 2023. Since then, pro-Hamas extremists and radical activists have waged a campaign of intimidation and violence across Europe. In France, not a day passes without Jews assaulted in the street, synagogues or schools defaced, or Jewish-owned businesses vandalized. Your own Interior Ministry has reported antisemitic incidents even at preschools.
Aug 21 9 tweets 3 min read
🔴🧵The IDF investigation into yesterday's attack by Hams terrorists on the outpost in Khan Yunis: The tunnel from which the terrorists emerged and which was previously treated by the IDF, the observation camera that was neutralized by the terrorists' fire, and the fighters who woke up from their sleep to storm and fight The attack was carried out by a platoon of about 15 terrorists, opposite a company-level defense of the Kfir Brigade, which the IDF has been stationed in for several weeks, and from which it has been conducting raids and attacks in the "Magen Oz" area in western Khan Yunis. The terrorists emerged from a tunnel shaft 40-50 meters from the defense and split into three squads. At the beginning of the attack, the terrorists shot at and damaged an observation camera, which is why the observation was less effective. The fighters discovered the terrorists' infiltration when they had already penetrated the outpost.
Jul 25 6 tweets 2 min read
🔴🧵NEW INFORMATION ON THE HOSTAGE NEGOTIATION: Despite the 19-day break in negotiations in Qatar over the next hostage release deal, Israel still believes that Hams is interested in it. A source involved in the negotiations told Israel Hayom that Hams did not correctly assess the reaction of Israel and the mediators to the proposal put on the table on Wednesday, regarding the keys to the release of the imprisoned terrorists. "I don't think they thought we would go, they didn't correctly assess how much we could be provoked. Maybe now they understand better that they crossed the line," the senior official said. He emphasized that the talks "did not collapse or fell apart." Instead, there are consultations in Israel, even in recent hours, on how to reach a deal after all. The Israeli official did not agree to say what the "other options" are for the release of the hostages, which Prime Minister and envoy Witkoff discussed.
Jul 21 5 tweets 2 min read
🔴🧵ANALYSIS: WHAT ARE ISRAEL'S OPTIONS IN GAZA? Today, it was reported that the IDF began operations in Deir al-Balah. Hams may hold some of our hostages in this area, and the move potentially endangers their lives. At this point, Israel has three options on the table. OPTION 1: "Strategic Deception" (approach of Lapid, Gantz, Golan)—Israel would respond to all of Hams's demands, agree to halt the war, and refrain from renewing it while Hamas controls Gaza. This would involve providing Hams with significant reinforcements, including direct supplies, the release of terrorists, and a broad withdrawal from the Strip. In the future, after resolving the hostage situation and at a time convenient for Israel, "Hams will give us the excuse" to renew the war and finish them.
Jul 13 8 tweets 3 min read
🧵WHY YOU SHOULDN'T TRUST ISRAELI MEDIA POLLS: Since 10/7, mainstream Israeli media channels have released countless polls claiming to represent the opinions of the Israeli public, especially on topics like Gaza. These polls are misleading and deceptive, here's why 👇 Over Shabbat, Channel 12 published a poll according to which 74% of those asked support a deal for Gaza in which "all the hostages will be released and the war will end."

Of course, Channel 12 conveniently forgot to mention the actual cost of the comprehensive deal, instead portraying the option as some fantasy where Israel can simply press a button to stop the war and immediately return all of the hostages.Image
Jul 10 6 tweets 2 min read
🔴🧵ANALYSIS OF PRIME MINISTER NETANYAHU'S CLOSING STRATEGY FOR GAZA: In a statement today to the Israeli people, Prime Minister Netanyahu outlined his strategy for Gaza. He emphasized that first, there will be a deal to secure the release of 10 live hostages, followed by an end to the war with Hams, either through negotiation or force. Let’s examine the details and set aside the emotional aspects of the hostage deal. According to the agreement, a ceasefire will last for 60 days. At the beginning of this ceasefire, negotiations will commence to end the war. The Prime Minister made it clear that Hams must disarm and withdraw from Gaza, and this condition is non-negotiable. He also mentioned that President Trump supports this plan. It is important to note that despite the 60-day ceasefire, if Hams refuses to disarm and leave Gaza, the ceasefire may end prematurely and the war will resume. Therefore, although the ceasefire is officially set for a maximum duration of 60 days, it could end much sooner.
Jun 30 5 tweets 2 min read
🚨🧵NEW DETAILS OF THE ISRAELI CABINET MEETING: At the beginning of the meeting, the IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir presented the situation, and said in the discussion: “We hold 75% of the territory of the Gaza Strip. A decision is needed to continue the path." The army presented three scenarios: 1. Full occupation of the Gaza Strip, including the heavy price that was also presented with a large number of casualties among the hostages and fighters and a high cost to military rule

2. Negotiating a deal to release hostages—the IDF expressed broad support for this.

3. Siege of the Gaza Strip until surrender - the Legal Advisor to the Government and the IDF Chief Military Attorney are firmly opposed to this move.
Jun 27 10 tweets 2 min read
🔴🧵IDF Sums Up the War Against Iran - Operation "Am Kalavi" (Rising Lion): "The Most Complex Operation in the History of the IDF" The IDF says that the operation fully achieved its goals and achieved the following results: The Iranian nuclear program was significantly damaged - Iran currently cannot enrich uranium to 90%, which was neutralized for an extended period; the regime's ability to produce the core of a nuclear weapon was neutralized; many thousands of centrifuges were destroyed, beyond the original plan.
Jun 26 5 tweets 1 min read
🔴🧵Major new developments in the coming weeks from the Middle East, from Israel Hayom. Immediately after the American attack on Iran's nuclear facilities, there was a quadruple phone call between US President Donald Trump, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and Minister of Strategic Affairs Ron Dermer. President Trump and Prime Minister Netanyahu intend to quickly break into new peace agreements with Arab countries, as part of the expansion of the Abraham Accords.
Jun 24 12 tweets 2 min read
🧵THE 12-DAY IRAN-ISRAEL WAR BY THE NUMBERS: As the war between Iran and Israel comes to a close, let's take a look at the achievements and losses of both sides from a purely quantitative perspective. Information courtesy of IDF Radio (Doron Kadosh) and open-source intel 👇 Starting with Iran, they managed to launch approximately 500-550 ballistic missiles and 1000+ drones at Israel, killing 27 Israeli civilians and 1 IDF soldier. Thousands more civilians were injured, and there was massive property damage to hundreds of homes and buildings.
Jun 22 6 tweets 2 min read
🔴🧵HOW THE WAR WITH IRAN WILL END? After 10 days of relentless Israeli strikes on Iran, the war is likely approaching its conclusion in the next week or so. Israel initiated this conflict with three main objectives: addressing the nuclear program, dismantling the ballistic missile program, and cutting off Iranian funding for proxies. Let’s explore how they have achieved each of these goals. The primary reason for the conflict is Iran’s nuclear program. As of today, following numerous Israeli and American strikes, Iran’s nuclear capabilities are at best severely crippled and delayed for many years, and at worst, completely decommissioned. It is irrelevant whether Iran has retained stockpiles of enriched uranium because they are currently unable to use it to create a nuclear bomb. They lack both the necessary facilities and expertise, especially after Israel’s targeted elimination of their nuclear scientists.
Jun 15 4 tweets 1 min read
🧵KHAMENEI"S DILEMMA: The NYT, in an interesting expose, detailed how Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei convened Iran's Supreme National Security Council yesterday to discuss a response. According to the report, Khamenei said he wanted revenge, but did not want to act rashly. During the meeting, there were differences of opinion on how to respond and whether to prepare for a prolonged war, given the severe damage to Iran's air defense system and missile capabilities, and the fear that the United States would also be drawn into the war. One participant warned that if Israel were to attack Iran's energy and water facilities, it could spark widespread internal protests.
May 26 5 tweets 2 min read
🔴🧵ANALYSIS: IS HAMS SHOWING SIGNS OF A BREAKDOWN? Last week, Hams did not respond to Witkoff's proposal. They neither accepted nor rejected it, providing no response at all. However, tonight, they finally delivered a message, initially sending it to Israel. When Israel rejected the proposal, Hams publicized it through the media, likely aiming to indirectly pressure Israel. Regardless, the nature of their response suggests that Hams is under significant strain. Food Distribution: If the Israeli-American initiative to distribute food in Gaza succeeds, Hams will lose one of its last remaining tools for controlling the population—food aid. This is a crucial point in the campaign, and the remaining leadership of the organization is undoubtedly aware of its importance.
May 18 4 tweets 2 min read
🚨🧵The details of the Mossad operation to bring Eli Cohen's archive from Syria: The original documents and personal items are from the finds found in Syria. Among the documents was the original will, which Eli Cohen wrote hours before his execution and of which only a copy has been publicly revealed so far.

The special archive includes approximately 2,500 documents, photographs, and personal and original objects, most of which are being revealed for the first time. These materials were collected by Syrian intelligence after his capture in January 1965 and include recordings and documentation from the interrogation files of the late Eli Cohen and of those with whom he was in contact, handwritten letters from him to his family in Israel, photographs of his activities during his operational mission in Syria, and personal objects taken from his home after his capture. Among his personal belongings were the keys to his apartment in Damascus, forged passports and documentation that he used, and many photos from his period of clandestine activity in Syria, including documentation of the late Eli Cohen with senior Syrian military and government officials. In addition, the numerous entries found in notebooks and diaries collected from his home by Syrian intelligence included, among other things, missions he received from the Mossad to carry out covertly, including a request to conduct surveillance on a target and a mission to bring intelligence on Syrian military bases in Contra.
May 5 8 tweets 2 min read
🔴🧵THE DETAILS OF OPERATION GIDEON'S CHARIOTS: From A Senior Israeli security official

Operation "Gideon's Chariots," which aims to defeat and subdue Hams in Gaza and release all hostages, was unanimously approved yesterday by the Political-Security Cabinet. By the plan formulated by the IDF Chief of Staff and the IDF Command and approved by the Minister of Defense and the Prime Minister, the IDF will increase its forces and act forcefully to defeat and subdue Hams and destroy its military and governmental capabilities while creating intense pressure for the release of all the hostages.
Apr 6 5 tweets 3 min read
🧵🚨BREAKING 🚨Israel Defense Minister Katz reveals for the first time the correspondence between Iran Deif and Sinwar: "I present here today unequivocal proof of Iran's support for Hams' plan to destroy Israel and the October 7 massacre. Deif and Sinwar demanded $500 million from the Quds Force commander for the destruction of Israel and the fight against the US - and they received it."Image
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"I am here today visiting the Special Operations Unit—a special unit established during the 'Iron Swords' War and based on reservists who bring extensive knowledge from many fields and have developed a national capability that did not exist before—an intelligence capability that currently holds critical materials that were physically collected from deep within the territory: archives of Hams, Hezbollah, and other sensitive intelligence sources.
Feb 27 11 tweets 1 min read
🧵The 10 main lessons the IDF has learned from their investigation into the 10/7 massacre and prior Change in the concept of security—no enemy must be allowed to build a force on our border while civilians live next to it—and rely on deterrence and warning. Hams and Hezbollah must not return to what they were.
Feb 27 7 tweets 1 min read
🧵 The IDF released today their investigation into the 10/7 conduct of the IDF, and prior to 10/7, here are the key takeaways from it. The IDF did not consider the scenario of a broad surprise attack. It was perceived as unlikely, and not even a scenario close to it. This is a key issue that the IDF was not prepared for.
Feb 25 10 tweets 2 min read
🧵THREAD The left in Israel, with help from the lefty media, chanted for a year, "Bring them home AT ALL COST." Besides the release of hundreds of terrorists, here is what Hams is doing in Gaza during the ceasefire; this is what AT ALL COST means: Many thousands of its operatives returned from the southwest of the Gaza Strip to the north following the withdrawal from the Netzarim corridor, among the half a million Gazans who did the same.