Amos Yadlin, at The Blogs

Sep 12, 2022, 2:43 PM

Deal or no deal, Israel must prepare to stop Iran’s nuclear breakout

Iran’s President Ebrahim Raisi, second right, listens to an explanation while viewing an advanced centrifuge at an exhibition of Iran’s nuclear achievements in Tehran, Iran on April 9, 2022. (Iran President’s Office)

While a joint strategic-operative plan should be formulated with the US, updated planning must also enable Israel to independently stop Iran's nuclear program

Jul 12, 2022, 3:48 PM

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Biden’s visit: Think big and go for a broad 3-way deal

Joe Biden, right, stands in the Oval Office of the White House during a meeting between then-President Barack Obama and King Salman of Saudi Arabia, on Friday, Sept. 4, 2015, in Washington. (AP/Evan Vucci)

Some bold strategic moves by Israel could lead to diplomatic achievements far greater than mere flight rights over Saudi Arabia

Jul 16, 2020, 3:03 PM

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Coronavirus crisis management: A national lapse

Israel need to stop running sprints and prepare for the long haul of a marathon. - that begins with 'coronavirus CEO' in charge of coordinating efforts across our society

Jul 1, 2020, 1:00 AM

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Annexation is a mistake: These 4 people should prevent it

Clockwise from upper right: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, May 24, 2020. (Abir Sultan/Pool Photo via AP); Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, Jan 23, 2020. (Alexander Nemenov, Pool via AP); President Donald Trump (AP Photo/Susan Walsh); Defense Minister Benny Gantz, May 24, 2020. (Abir Sultan/ Pool/ AFP)

Instead of this costly blunder, Israel should seek to advance US President Trump’s peace plan by calling for a return to the negotiating table

Jan 24, 2020, 1:16 PM

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An agenda for Israel’s next government: Protecting and strengthening Israel

An Iranian flag flutters at Iran's Bushehr nuclear power plant on November 10, 2019. (Atta Kenare/AFP)

The country's present strong position is a chance to shore up defenses against Iran and finally deal a meaningful blow to Hamas

May 16, 2019, 3:32 PM

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The rising crisis between the United States and Iran

Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, right, meets with Iranian government officials, in Tehran, on May 14, 2019. (Khamenei's official website)

Despite highly agressive rhetoric, both sides seem to understand that dialogue will be a less dangerous option than a military clash

Aug 7, 2018, 1:58 AM

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Why this former Israeli military intelligence chief stands with the Druze

Amos Yadlin, third from left, sits with leaders of Israel's Druze community at a Tel Aviv rally against the controversial nation-state law, Aug. 5, 2018. (Courtesy of Amos Yadlin)

Yes, the law must be amended but its potential to cause harm should not be exaggerated

May 29, 2015, 1:53 PM

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How to fix the Iran deal

A plan to hone the nuclear agreement in the coming weeks, and transform the strategic environment in the long-run

Apr 7, 2015, 1:48 PM

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6 ways to improve the Iran deal, by Israeli Army’s former intel chief

The former IDF intel chief says the US needs a plan for military alternatives that stop short of war

Jul 10, 2014, 2:46 PM

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12 points about Operation Protective Edge

The current operation must strike a crippling blow against Hamas and a ground operation is almost essential

About Me

Maj. Gen. (res.) Amos Yadlin is the former Head of the Israeli Defense Intelligence, former Director of the Institute for National Security Studies (INSS), and senior security and foreign policy expert. Maj. Gen. (res.) Yadlin is a senior advisor to ELNET and chair of ELNET’s Forum of Strategic Dialogue.