Noam Tibon, at The Blogs

Mar 9, 2025, 2:13 PM

Trump should talk to anyone, anywhere, to save our hostages

Demonstrators protest outside Hakirya Base in Tel Aviv, for the release of Israelis held hostage in the Gaza Strip, March 5, 2025. (Tomer Neuberg/Flash90)

It's not that I favor negotiating with terrorists, but if it will get our people home now, then that's what must be done

Jan 27, 2025, 1:23 PM

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Steve Witkoff, the Israeli people are with you

US Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff speaks at an indoor Presidential Inauguration parade event in Washington, January 20, 2025. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

I've been under fire, including battling terrorists on October 7 to rescue my family -- my advice to you is don't fear the attacks

May 28, 2018, 7:41 AM

A strong Jordan warrants our attention

Despite crises and controversies, Israel’s relationship with Jordan represents the most important regional relationship for Jerusalem from a security point of view, and needs to be bolstered by stepped-up economic ties. Bilateral ties have been critical to the national security...

Apr 13, 2018, 11:57 PM

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Settle the Golan Heights

An old Israeli tank with a flag overlooking the Syrian town of Quneitra in the Golan Heights on February 11, 2018. (Hadas Parush/Flash90)

Talks with Syria aren't an option, Israel should seize the opportunity to expand housing and bolster security

Feb 28, 2018, 12:07 AM

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Iran is not going anywhere

View of the remains of an F-16 plane that crashed near Kibbutz Harduf on February 10, 2018. (Anat Hermony/Flash90)

Teheran is partnering with Russia to create a new front against Israel from Syria

Oct 2, 2017, 7:43 PM

If the US leaves Syria, that’s bad news for Israel

Disturbing events are underway in Syria, which will pose a growing threat to Israel's security -- unless things turn around. In the past, there was talk of finding a federal solution for Syria that would be brokered by the superpowers....

May 16, 2017, 4:19 PM

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The Gaza Strip sub-city must be destroyed

An image taken from a video on Hamas's Facebook page on July 20, 2016 shows Palestinian children inside a tunnel dug by the terror group in the Gaza Strip. (Screen capture from Facebook)

A massive IDF offensive should turn the maze of tunnels into a death trap for Hamas operatives

Mar 12, 2017, 6:55 PM

IDF values as a strategic Israeli asset

Though not often discussed outside military circles, the Israel Defense Force's secret weapon for successfully protecting Israel against an array of threats is not an F-16 fighter jet or Merkava Tank or even the Iron Dome system. Rather, it...

Dec 12, 2016, 7:24 PM

The road from Jerusalem to Moscow runs through Damascus

Russia's military intervention in Syria is continuing full steam ahead. Russian air strikes are successfully tipping the balance in favor of the Assad regime, which is now making strong gains in Aleppo. Israel cannot escape the consequences of Moscow's growing...

May 15, 2016, 6:06 AM

Has the war against ISIS forced the US and Russia to return to the Cold War?

The war against ISIS affords the opportunity to thoroughly examine and compare the strategies used by the US and Russia, something that reveals dangerous patterns reminiscent of the 'Cold War.’ Let us first review the stated goals. Those defined by President...

About Me

Major General (Ret) Noam Tibon served in the IDF for 35 years, specializing in combat operations and counterterrorism. He began his distinguished military career in the IDF special forces and later held a number of senior command positions, including commander of the 202 Paratroopers Battalion, the Nahal Brigade, and the West Bank Division. His last position was commander of the Northern Formation, where he was responsible for securing Israel’s northern border with Lebanon. Major General Tibon is one of Israel’s top experts on counterterrorism, a field on which he has advised local and international companies since his retirement from the IDF in 2015. Today, Tibon works to create employment opportunities for Arab citizens of Israel and Palestinians in the Israeli high-tech industry.