INSS

Iran unlikely to ever willingly surrender control over Strait of Hormuz, INSS expert claims

“The Iranians see Hormuz as their most significant strategic achievement," he added, saying it was clear that the Americans would apparently be prepared to recognize a change in the status quo.

|By103FM
A vessel at the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam,Oman, July 14, 2026.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his wife Sarah attend the Likud Party's election campaign opening event in Jerusalem, Jan 21, 2020.

PM Benjamin Netanyahu has an insurance policy - it's called Israel's opposition – opinion

Whoever succeeds the current prime minister will need to preserve what he helped build, repair what he broke, and govern with a broad understanding of local and global politics

|ByADAM SCOTT BELLOS
Iranian missiles are displayed at the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps(IRGC) Aerospace Force Museum in Tehran, Iran.

INSS: Israelis as concerned about violence between social groups as Iran acquiring nuclear weapons

There also appears to be a growing fear of a prolonged war on one of Israel’s fronts, with 27% ranking this as among their top concerns in July, a 4% increase from February.

|ByDANIELLE GREYMAN-KENNARD
A man holds a photo of Iran's Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, while the flags of the US and Israel are burnt, as people gather after a two-week ceasefire in the Iran war was announced, in Tehran, Iran, April 8, 2026.

Nearly 40% of Israelis feel Iran won war with US, INSS survey finds

The majority of respondents to a recent INSS survey did not believe Israel emerged as the clear victor in the war against Iran, with 43% saying the war ended without a decisive outcome.

|ByDANIELLE GREYMAN-KENNARD

Over half of West Bank Palestinians in favor of two-state solution, survey shows

According to the survey, the divides also reflect deep generational and political divisions within Palestinian society regarding the future of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2025ByYONAH JEREMY BOB
Palestinians hold flags and placards as they gather to support efforts of the Western countries that are recognising a Palestinian state at the UN General Assembly, in Nablus, in the West Bank, September 23, 2025.

Trump’s Iran talks could backfire, strengthen regime, INSS expert warns

Senior Iran researcher: Premature optimism may encourage Tehran to accelerate its nuclear program or renege on a deal.

APRIL 14, 2025ByMAYA COHEN
What will happen to US, Iran relations?

Israeli public trust in IDF significantly increased under Eyal Zamir - INSS

Zamir himself has a 15% increase in trust compared to February, before he took office.

APRIL 1, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Chief of the General Staff, LTG Eyal Zamir, conducted a tour of the field in the Gaza Strip

Mossad director says beeper operation 'broke' Hezbollah, reveals new details

"The first shipment containing only 500 beepers arrived in Lebanon a few weeks before the October 7 massacre," the Mossad chief revealed.

FEBRUARY 25, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Mossad Director David Barnea receiving an award from INSS on behalf of the Mossad for the successful completion of the beeper operation in September, February 25, 2025.

Israel must set conditions for Syria withdrawal, 6-month stay would backfire, expert tells 'Post'

Conditions include a new regime stopping Hezbollah smuggling and do not rely solely on UNDOF.

JANUARY 28, 2025ByYONAH JEREMY BOB
IDF tanks are seen along the Golan Heights border with Syria

Israelis divided over confidence in leadership and war strategy - survey

While 45% of the Jewish population expressed high trust in Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, only 7% of Arab respondents felt the same.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024ByTHE MEDIA LINE
Demonstrators protest against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, the current Israeli government and for the release of Israelis held hostage in the Gaza Strip outside Hakirya Base in Tel Aviv, August 10, 2024.

Former INSS head: Investors in Israel need to see plan for a day after the war

A potential global loss of confidence in Israel's economy is one part of a twofold economic problem Israel is facing. Security spending in 2024 will be more than 10% of GDP

JULY 23, 2024ByEVE YOUNG
Manuel Trajtenberg attends the international INSS conference in Tel Aviv on April 11, 2022.

Israel needs an Alternative Civilian Entity to Administer Gaza - opinion

Hamas is expected to recruit more terrorists despite the significant damage it has suffered. Israeli leadership is debating a crucial decision that will determine the war's outcome.

JUNE 30, 2024ByTAMIR HAYMAN
Major General (res.) Tamir Hayman is the Managing Director of the Institute for National Security Studies (INSS)

Time for brave decisions - opinion

INSS has published “The Day After” strategic roadmap. Israel's strategic position is significantly improved by focusing on diplomatic and political solutions over military action.

APRIL 16, 2024By MAJOR GENERAL (RES.) TAMIR HAYMAN
Major General (res.) Tamir Hayman

Hamas will continue to threaten Israel as long as it exists - ex-Mossad head

Pardo said that another option would be to try to turn a terror group into a political group, as was done in Ireland. 

MARCH 7, 2024ByYONAH JEREMY BOB
Tamir Pardo, Former Director of the Mossad attends a press conference at the protest tent of the Movement for Quality Government in Israel against the proposed changes to the legal system, outside the Supreme Court in Jerusalem, on February 2, 2023.