JISS - Jerusalem Institute for Strategy and Security

25/08/2026

Halting Arms Sales to Qatar Is Only the First Step

Dr. Ariel Admoni from J**S, argues that Israel’s move to stop defense exports to Qatar is only a first step. Doha’s web of commercial ties, foreign intermediaries, and links to former Israeli defense officials means the risk of sensitive know-how reaching hostile actors remains.

Read more: https://jiss.org.il/en/admoni-halting-arms-sales-to-qatar-is-only-the-first-step/

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Israel’s decision to end defense exports to Qatar addresses only part of the problem. Doha has used commercial relationships, foreign intermediaries, and ties with former Israeli defense officials to gain access to sensitive technology and expertise, while its broader defense relationships create ...

25/08/2026

Colonel (res.) Dr. Eran Lerman, Vice President of the Jerusalem Institute for Strategy and Security
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25/08/2026

Join the Jerusalem Institute for Strategy and Security (J**S) for an upcoming webinar on the Strategic Implications of Recent Regional Developments: The US Economic Campaign Against Iran and the Saudi–Pakistan–Turkey Alliance.

Register here: https://35w6.short.gy/vnvgr4

Moderator:
Brig. Gen. (res.) Yossi Kuperwasser – Head of J**S

Speakers:
Prof. Efraim Inbar – Senior Researcher at J**S; Head of Strategy, Diplomacy, and National Security Program at Shalem College

Col. (res.) Dr. Eran Lerman – Vice President of J**S

Dr. Oshrit Birvadker – Senior Research Fellow at J**S; Director, South & East Asia Center

Event Details:
📅 Date: Thursday, August 27, 2026
⏰ Time: 15:00 Israel | 08:00 New York | 22:00 Australia (AEST)

🔗 Register here: https://35w6.short.gy/vnvgr4

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24/08/2026

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24/08/2026

Azerbaijan’s lawsuit against CNN underscores how disputed media claims can carry real diplomatic and security consequences, especially when anonymous sourcing and contested narratives are amplified into apparent fact.

Alex Grinberg, J**S Senior Fellow, argues that Israel should adopt a more systematic response to dangerous disinformation, combining rapid factual rebuttal, institutional engagement, and, in exceptional cases, legal action.

Baku’s response to a disputed CNN report shows how seriously states should treat information that can carry real security consequences.

24/08/2026

Israel’s reported suspension of defense exports to Qatar signals a significant shift from limited diplomatic friction to direct strategic and commercial pressure, with potential implications for existing contracts, technical support, and broader regional alignments.

Dr Ariel Admoni from J**S, this development underscores how post-October 7 threat perceptions are reshaping Israeli policy toward states that combine mediation roles with actions viewed as adverse to Israeli security interests.

Quelle est la portée concrète de la décision israélienne ?D’après les informations rendues publiques, la mesure ne concerne pas seulement ...

24/08/2026

Iran’s regime is being sustained by a parallel sanctions-resistant economy, even as the broader national economy contracts sharply under intensified external pressure.

Brig. Gen. (Res.) Sasson Haddad of the Jerusalem Institute for Strategy and Security, argues that the decisive issue is not GDP decline alone, but whether sustained financial isolation can sever the regime’s ability to fund its coercive coalition and preserve internal loyalty.

Oil exports have nearly stopped and the rial keeps sinking, but a separate financial system tied to Iran's Revolutionary Guards may be keeping the regime funded even as ordinary Iranians suffer.

24/08/2026

Qatar’s engagement with both the Palestinian Authority and Hamas reflects a deliberate strategy to preserve influence across the Palestinian arena while positioning itself as a central mediator in Gaza’s political future.

Dr. Ariel Admoni of J**S emphasizes that Doha’s sustained coordination with PA officials, humanitarian initiatives, and public support for Palestinian unity indicate an effort to keep the PA relevant while gradually shaping postwar governance arrangements that may also absorb Hamas-linked actors.

Qatar has continued to show support for the Palestinian Authority over recent years, even while maintaining close ties with Hamas. These moves have played out through diplomatic meetings, public statements, humanitarian partnerships, and an emphasis on Palestinian unity, all while keeping the PA rel...

24/08/2026

The investigation presents a forensic reconstruction of the movement of Israeli hostages through Gaza on 7 October 2023, arguing that Al-Shifa Hospital functioned as a Hamas command and transfer hub rather than a purely civilian medical facility.

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