Jacob Nagel

Jacob Nagel is the former Israeli acting National Security Advisor. He is now a Visiting Professor at the Aerospace faculty, Technion-Israel Institute of Technology in Haifa and a visiting fellow at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies.

 A satellite view shows an overview of Fordow underground complex, after the US struck the underground nuclear facility, near Qom, Iran June 22, 2025.

The single negotiation goal with Iran should be complete dismantlement of nuclear program - opinion

 Donald Trump seen with a model of an Iranian missile (illustrative)

What does Trump mean by ‘total dismantling’ of Iran’s nuclear program? - opinion

 US Special Envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff shakes hands with Omani Foreign Minister Sayyid Badr Albusaidi in Muscat, Oman, April 12, 2025.

Trump must clarify what he means when says Iran will never have nuclear weapons - opinion


Trump should not imitate Obama, repeating his presidential mistakes - opinion

The lessons from 2015 must be clear to avoid another disastrous deal. No negotiations should begin until Iran fully dismantles its nuclear program.

US President Donald Trump seen over an Iranian flag (illustrative)

No negotiations before total Iranian nuclear rollback - opinion 

Any talk of negotiating a new nuclear agreement—before Iran meets strict preconditions—is a dangerous mistake.

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei speaks with defense industry experts in Tehran, Iran, February 12, 2025

Netanyahu must push Trump to take real action on Iran - opinion

Any resolution must address all three components of Iran’s nuclear program: fissile materials, weaponization, and delivery systems.

PM Benjamin Netanyahu meets Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago, Florida, July 26, 2024.

Israel must prepare for confrontation with Iran after Trump inauguration - opinion

Until all facilities and capabilities are dismantled by Iran, willingly or by external forces, Trump administration must return to the “maximum pressure” program.

 A war between Israel and Iran (illustrative)

Mission 2030: Dismantle Khamenei’s regime - opinion

Israel must redefine its mission as not just surviving Khamenei’s threats but neutralizing their source.

 IRAN’S SUPREME Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei waves during a meeting with members of Iran’s Basij militia, in Tehran.IRAN’S SUPREME Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei waves during a meeting with members of Iran’s Basij militia, in Tehran.

Israel’s path to victory: Dismantling Khamenei’s regime by 2040 - opinion

To provide security for Israel, it is not enough to work harder at deterrence. Khamenei’s deadline, the year 2040, demands a bold counter-strategy: dismantle his regime.

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei waves during a meeting in Tehran

2040: The year Iran predicts Israel will be destroyed. Now is the time to prepare - opinion

The Islamic Republic is developing a comprehensive strategy to bring about Israel’s elimination as a sovereign state.

 An anti-Israel billboard is seen next to the Iranian flag during a celebration following the IRGC attack on Israel, in Tehran, Iran, April 15, 2024.

Impending Gaza deal: Is Israel ready to make painful concessions? - comment

Israel faces critical decisions as military pressure mounts and the possibility of a controversial deal with Hamas looms.

 IDF operating in the Gaza Strip on June 4, 2024

AI in military applications – could a machine make life and death decisions? - opinion

The use of AI in IDF systems is accompanied by very careful operating methodologies and it is very important to maintain this approach.

 Artificial Intelligence words are seen in this illustration taken March 31, 2023

Deaths of Iranian president, FM will have no significant effect on Israel - opinion

The death of Raisi and Amir-Abdollahian will undoubtedly cause great turmoil in Iran, however.

 Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi speaks during the 43rd anniversary of the US expulsion from Iran, in Tehran, Iran November 4, 2022.