Yaakov Lappin

Yaakov Lappin is a military and strategic affairs correspondent. He also conducts research and analysis for defense think tanks, and is the military correspondent for JNS. His book, The Virtual Caliphate, explores the online jihadist presence.

   
   
   
   
   
   
   

Writings by Yaakov Lappin
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The Iranian Weapons Triangle that Drives Tehran's Regional Entrenchment IPT News December 7, 2021
U.S. Vote on Palestinian Refugees Raises Discomfort in Israel IPT News November 29, 2021
Allies Step Up Confrontation with Iran as U.S. Looks to Scale Back from the Middle East IPT News November 14, 2021
Hamas's Growing Role in Iran's Scheme to Encircle Israel IPT News November 4, 2021
Israel's Shadow War Dented Iran's Takeover of Syria, But Only Temporarily IPT News October 25, 2021
Palestinian Islamist Jihad Terrorists Aligning with Hamas's Interests in Gaza – For Now IPT News October 19, 2021
How the IDF's Counter-Terrorism Raids Keep the PA Afloat IPT News October 15, 2021
Hamas Building a Second Front Against Israel in Lebanon IPT News October 5, 2021
Iran's New Interest in Nuclear Talks is Nothing to Celebrate IPT News September 30, 2021
Hamas Escalates Again as it Plays the Long, Radical Game IPT News August 26, 2021
Afghanistan's Fall "is a Message for U.S. Allies" IPT News August 18, 2021
Russia Signals Displeasure Over Israel's Campaign Against Iranian Axis in Syria IPT News August 16, 2021
Hamas's Radical Ideology Runs into the Daily Government Grind IPT News August 12, 2021
Coordination Among IDF Air, Ground Forces Key as Terror Armies Become Better Armed IPT News July 27, 2021
Iran Using Raisi's "Election" to Pressure U.S. to Re-enter Nuclear Deal IPT News July 19, 2021
After Guns Go Quiet, Hamas Works with Hizballah and Iran to Learn Lessons for Next War IPT News July 1, 2021
New Report Exposes Shadowy Network of Hizballah's "Weapons Point Man" IPT News June 16, 2021
As Gaza Truce Holds, Preventing Hamas from Re-Arming Takes Center Stage IPT News June 3, 2021
"Hamas Achieved Nothing but Ruining Gaza" IPT News May 18, 2021
Hamas's Decisions Again Drag Gazans into War Special to IPT News May 14, 2021
Zarif Recordings Illustrate the IRGC's Dominance Over Iranian Policy Special to IPT News April 29, 2021
Report: Brothers Use Monopoly Over Lebanon's Fuel to Benefit Hizballah, Assad Special to IPT News April 27, 2021
Militia Build-Up Seen as Key to Iranian "Sovereignty" in Southern Syria Special to IPT News April 19, 2021
Change of Command Brings Focus to IDF's Gaza Defense Plans Special to IPT News March 26, 2021
Israel's Daily Battle to Block Iran's Infiltration and Attack Schemes Special to IPT News March 18, 2021
Hamas Going Through Elections Motions as it Awaits Possible West Bank Chaos Special to IPT News March 8, 2021
Hizballah's Advanced Missile Targets Israeli Drone as Israel Rethinks Purpose of Future War Special to IPT News February 16, 2021
Stealthy F-35's Play a Lead Role in Israel's Shadow War on Terror Special to IPT News January 29, 2021
IDF Beefs Up Battle Procedures Against Hizballah as Tensions Remain High Special to IPT News January 12, 2021
How Israel is Adapting to the Growing Threat of Terror Armies Special to IPT News January 5, 2021
Iran's Global Terror Network Lurks Behind its Threats of Vengeance Special to IPT News December 16, 2020
Hamas Laments Resumption of PA-IDF Security Coordination in the West Bank Special to IPT News November 30, 2020
Hizballah's Precision Strike Missile Program Forms an Explosive Regional Threat Special to IPT News November 18, 2020
Radical Middle East Actors Increasingly Turn to Drones Special to IPT News November 12, 2020
As Turkey's Lira Tumbles, Erdogan Pursues neo-Ottoman Visions Special to IPT News October 23, 2020
Arrest Sheds New Light on Joint Hizballah/Quds Force Terror Unit Special to IPT News October 1, 2020
Israel Targets Hamas Financiers as Hamas Targets Israeli Civilians Special to IPT News September 8, 2020
UAE-Israel Peace Deal Challenges Iranian, MB Camps Special to IPT News August 24, 2020
Hamas Prioritizing Naval Attack Force Build-Up Special to IPT News July 31, 2020
Hamas Takes Opportunistic View of Potential Annexation Special to IPT News July 1, 2020
Iran Trying to Return to 'Business as Usual' in Syria Special to IPT News June 11, 2020
Coronavirus Presents a Formidable Challenge to Hizballah Special to IPT News April 20, 2020
Coronavirus Delivers the Latest Devastating Blow to Iranian Regime Special to IPT News March 24, 2020
Iran Works to Overcome Losing Soleimani Special to IPT News February 28, 2020
Arrests Show How Hamas Exploits Humanitarian Channels for Terrorism Special to IPT News February 3, 2020
Iran's Regional Terrorism and Nuclear Activities Grow with its Distress Special to IPT News January 23, 2020
Palestinian Islamic Jihad Elements Trying to Outflank Hamas Special to IPT News December 20, 2019
Palestinian Islamic Jihad Seeks Revenge for Slain Chief by Targeting Israeli Civilians Special to IPT News November 14, 2019
Syria Upheaval Opens New Door for Tehran's Attack Plans Special to IPT News October 31, 2019
Attack on Saudi Oil Facilities Underscores Iranian Weapons Proliferation Threat Special to IPT News October 2, 2019
Iran's Radical Axis Intensifies Efforts to Build a War Machine Against Israel Special to IPT News September 11, 2019
Jerusalem Bomb Plot Underscores Ceaseless Hamas Terror Efforts Special to IPT News August 13, 2019
Nasrallah's Latest Rocket Boast Underlines Threat to Israeli Cities and Sensitive Sites Special to IPT News July 25, 2019
Iran Preparing a Worldwide Terror Network Special to IPT News July 2, 2019
Alleged Israeli Strike a Reminder of Hizballah's Syrian Terror Operations Special to IPT News June 12, 2019
Iran's Arrowhead in Gaza Tries to Drag Israel into a New Conflict Special to IPT News May 9, 2019
Next Israeli Government Could Soon Face New Iranian Terrorist Challenges Special to IPT News April 15, 2019
Fear of Isolation and Collapse Driving Hamas's Violent Extortion Racket Special to IPT News March 29, 2019
New Hizballah Terror Network in Syria Exposed Special to IPT News March 18, 2019
Hamas's Systematic Use of Civilians to Promote Terrorism Special to IPT News March 4, 2019
Hamas's Terror Recruiters Rely on Mix of Old and New Media Special to IPT News February 15, 2019
Iran's Violent Influence Threatens Israel and its Arab Neighbors Special to IPT News January 29, 2019
Report Sheds Light on Hamas's Sinai Arms Smuggling Special to IPT News January 17, 2019
In Syria, Iran Sees a New Opportunity to Build a War Machine Special to IPT News December 31, 2018
Hamas-Driven West Bank Violence Targets Israel and the PA Special to IPT News December 18, 2018
Budding West Bank Hamas Cell Aimed for Major Bloodshed Special to IPT News November 28, 2018
Palestinian Islamic Jihad Rocket Assault a Reminder of Iran's Long Reach Special to IPT News November 8, 2018
Israel Keeps a Wary Eye on Iranian Entrenchment as Syrian Border Crossing Reopens Special to IPT News October 24, 2018
Hizballah's Growing Partnership with Lebanon's Army Provides Operational Cover Special to IPT News September 20, 2018
West Bank Power Struggle Could Be Opportunity for Hamas Special to IPT News August 31, 2018
Israel's Unsung Humanitarian Mission Saved Thousands of Syrian Lives Special to IPT News August 13, 2018
The Terrorist Semi-States of Hamas and Hizballah Special to IPT News July 18, 2018
Israeli Security Services Turn to Data Mining to Anticipate "Unorganized Threats" Special to IPT News June 22, 2018
Gaza's Economy is Hostage to PA-Hamas Rift as Israel, Egypt Weigh Easing Restrictions Special to IPT News June 4, 2018
How Hamas Sabotages Gaza's Economy to Advance Terror Aims Special to IPT News May 15, 2018
Tensions Intensify As Israel Endeavors To Keep Iran From Growing A Second Proxy State On Its Border Special to IPT News April 27, 2018
Hamas's Re-Entry Into Iran's Orbit Contributes To Its Isolation Special to IPT News April 12, 2018
Israel Prepares For Hizballah's South Lebanon Military Fortress Special to IPT News March 23, 2018
Shin Bet Investigation Exposes Depth of Turkey's Hamas Support Special to IPT News February 15, 2018
Iran's Ongoing Attempt to Set Up a West Bank Terrorist Outpost Exposed Special to IPT News January 9, 2018
Iran Looks to Seize Opportunity as Rivals Fall Special to IPT News December 13, 2017
Hizballah's Firm Grip Over Lebanon Fuels Region's Sectarian Strife Special to IPT News November 14, 2017
Hamas Rejoins Iran's Terrorist Axis Special to IPT News October 26, 2017
Hizballah's Nasrallah Escalates Threats as Syria Turns Into Iranian Base Special to IPT News October 8, 2017
IDF's Gaza Wall May Change Hamas Terror Strategies Special to IPT News September 15, 2017
Deadly False Narratives Drove the Temple Mount Crisis Special to IPT News August 2, 2017
Iran's Lebanese Missile Factories in "New and Very Dangerous Phase" Special to IPT News July 18, 2017
Iran Missile Strike Escalates War Between Radical Shi'ites and Sunnis Special to IPT News June 20, 2017
Palestinian Islamic Jihad, Iran's 'Preferred Proxy,' Arming in Gaza Special to IPT News June 5, 2017
Banned Islamist Movement Plotted New Attacks on Israelis Special to IPT News May 19, 2017
Hamas Wants Quiet As It Prepares For Next Assault on Israel Special to IPT News April 27, 2017
Radical Iran-led Axis Confronted with U.S. Deterrence for First Time Special to IPT News April 11, 2017
In-House Hizballah Missile Factories Could Add to Massive Arms Buildup Special to IPT News March 17, 2017
Israel Targets Palestinian Gun Makers Special to IPT News March 10, 2017
New Hamas Leader, a Vicious Killer, Portends New Rounds of Violence Special to IPT News February 16, 2017
Sunni States' Military Spending Sprees Could Fall to Radical Islamists Special to IPT News February 7, 2017
Hamas, ISIS Affiliates, See Opportunity in Terror Truck Attack Special to IPT News January 11, 2017
Aleppo's Fall Signals Rise of Emboldened Radical Shi'ite Axis Special to IPT News December 16, 2016
Arrest Breaks Up PIJ Recruitment Scheme Special to IPT News November 30, 2016
Sporadic Attacks Reveal Fragility of Israel-PA Security Cooperation Special to IPT News November 22, 2016
Hamas Funding Sources Drying Up Special to IPT News November 14, 2016
As ISIS Loses Territory, Foreign Fighters Likely to Bring Jihad Home Special to IPT News September 28, 2016
The First Weapon Against Lone Terrorists: Big Data Analytics Special to IPT News August 5, 2016
Israel Tries Area-Based Response to Palestinian Terror Wave (2 comments) Special to IPT News July 8, 2016
European States Seek Israeli Defense Solutions in Combating ISIS Threat Special to IPT News June 16, 2016
Syrian Quagmire Delays Hizballah's Pursuit of Ultimate Objective Special to IPT News May 27, 2016
Israel's Tunnel-Detection Success Poses Hard Choice for Hamas Special to IPT News May 6, 2016
Make or Break Moment for Palestinian Violence (2 comments) Special to IPT News April 21, 2016
How to Dismantle ISIS' Global Terror HQ in Raqqa Special to IPT News April 7, 2016
The Gaza Time Bomb (2 comments) Special to IPT News March 30, 2016
IDF Racing to Restructure Itself for New Middle East Warfare (3 comments) Special to IPT News February 23, 2016
IDF Preparing for Arrival of ISIS on Syrian Border Special to IPT News January 29, 2016
Israel Sees Short and Long-term Repercussions in Iranian Sanctions Relief Special to IPT News January 25, 2016
Is the Obama Administration Forfeiting IAEA Inspections of Iranian Military Sites? (1 comment) Special to IPT News June 25, 2015
Israel Hopes to Use Current Lull to Prepare for Radical Islamic Storm Special to IPT News June 12, 2015
Hamas Using Truce to Prepare for Next Clash with Israel (2 comments) Special to IPT News May 18, 2015
Iran Deal Frees Up New Financing to Carry Out Terrorism Special to IPT News April 9, 2015
Hamas's International Triangle of Bases: Gaza, Turkey and Qatar Special to IPT News December 18, 2014
Iran and US Fighting On Same Side Rattles Israeli Defense Officials (2 comments) Special to IPT News December 11, 2014
Israel Tries to Contain Surge in Deadly Palestinian Violence (1 comment) Special to IPT News November 12, 2014
Israel Prepares For When Syrian Jihadis Turn Their Guns South (1 comment) Special to IPT News October 13, 2014
War Leaves Hamas Battered as Israel Gives Diplomacy a Chance (1 comment) Special to IPT News August 19, 2014
Israel Watching Hizballah While Fighting a Cautious Battle With Hamas Special to IPT News July 17, 2014
West Bank Kidnapping Triggers Massive Crackdown on Hamas (1 comment) Special to IPT News June 17, 2014
Israel's Defense Establishment Unmoved by Palestinian Unity Agreement Special to IPT News May 28, 2014
New Israeli Satellite Eyes Iran Nuke Program, Terrorist Arms Smuggling (2 comments) Special to IPT News April 22, 2014
Israel to Go 'Deep Into Lebanon' in Future Hizballah Clash (1 comment) Special to IPT News April 1, 2014
Isolated Hamas Contemplates Returning to Iran's Orbit (1 comment) Special to IPT News March 17, 2014
IDF Restructuring Syrian Border Defenses Due to Jihadi Threat (1 comment) Special to IPT News February 27, 2014
Zawahiri's Servant in Gaza Orchestrated Plots for Mega Terror Attacks Special to IPT News January 28, 2014
Will Israel Risk Sharon's Counter-terrorism Achievements for Peace Deal? Special to IPT News January 16, 2014
Israeli Security Sees Rising West Bank Salafi-Jihadi Threat Special to IPT News December 23, 2013
Obama's Soft Stance on Iran Might Force Israel to Strike (2 comments) Special to IPT News November 19, 2013
Hamas Tunneling Its Way to Future Clash With Israel (1 comment) Special to IPT News October 15, 2013
Israel Hopes to Avoid Third Intifada Despite Palestinian Rhetoric, Violence Special to IPT News October 3, 2013
Why Israelis See Shi'ite Axis as a Greater Threat Than Syrian Jihadis (6 comments) Special to IPT News September 10, 2013
Analysis: The Regional Implications of a U.S. Strike on Syria (4 comments) Special to IPT News August 27, 2013
How American Leaks May Help Arm Israel's Enemies Special to IPT News August 8, 2013
Iranian Nuclear Crisis Nearing a Critical Tipping Point (4 comments) Special to IPT News July 16, 2013
The Shi'ite crescent holds its ground (1 comment) Special to IPT News June 13, 2013
Hamas in Gaza Sending Out Tentacles to the West Bank Special to IPT News May 23, 2013
Analysis: Air strikes in Syria - A calculated risk Special to IPT News May 15, 2013
Iran/Hizballah's Global Shi'ite Terror Network Special to IPT News April 30, 2013
Behind the Lines: Conquest through proselytizing (1 comment) Jerusalem Post February 15, 2013
Security Matters: Turning a corner? Jerusalem Post March 29, 2012