Frontline Insights: A Real-Time Briefing on Israel’s Current Security Landscape

Israel's security environment is undergoing significant transformations due to recent developments.

The conflict with Hamas is ongoing, with continuing efforts to free the remaining hostages and dismantle Hamas's military and governing capabilities in the Gaza Strip.

Simultaneously, Hezbollah, despite the loss of its leadership, still poses threats to Israel's northern border.

The upcoming change in the U.S. presidential administration will introduce new dynamics to the Middle East. President Trump's return to office will likely bring shifts in U.S. foreign policy, which could influence Israel's strategic decisions and regional alliances.

Additionally, Iran remains a significant threat, with its supreme leader recently threatening Israel and the U.S. with a "crushing response" to strikes on Iran and its regional proxies.

This 45-minute briefing will provide an in-depth analysis of these evolving threats and explore the strategic opportunities arising from the changing geopolitical landscape.

Participants will gain insights into Israel's current security challenges and the measures being implemented to safeguard national interests amid evolving regional realities.

Briefing Speakers:

Aryeh Lightstone: Served as Senior Advisor to U.S. Ambassador to Israel David Friedman from 2017 to 2021. During his tenure, he played a pivotal role in strengthening U.S.-Israel relations, including spearheading efforts behind the historic opening of the U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem and contributing significantly to the groundbreaking Abraham Accords.

Shir Mor: An expert in counterterrorism, homeland security, and Middle Eastern affairs, with a focus on the Islamic Republic of Iran. She holds advanced degrees in government, security, and Middle Eastern studies and works as a researcher at the Iran Desk of the ITSS Verona Institute, specializing in international security and terrorism.

Lieutenant Colonel (Res.) Sarit Zehavi: Founder and president of Alma, leads a nonprofit research and education center focused on Israel’s northern border security challenges. A former IDF intelligence officer with 15 years of service, Sarit holds an M.A. in Middle East Studies from Ben-Gurion University. She has briefed high-profile groups, including U.S. politicians, journalists, and VIPs, on Lebanon, Syria, and Israel's security. A member of Forum Devora, she advocates for women's representation in national security. In 2021, Sarit was named one of the Jerusalem Post's Top 50 Most Influential Jews.