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🔎 “Middle East in Focus” – Real-Time Strategic Monitoring The ICT has launched a new dashboard, “Middle East in Focus,” providing continuous updates and analysis on the evolving confrontation between Israel, the US, Iran, and the broader Middle East. ict.org.il/middle-east-in…

🛜 Cognitive Warfare in the Digital Battlefield In Times of Israel, Ms. Daniel Haberfeld, Co-Head of the ICT Cyber Terrorism Desk, examines Iran's use of AI-generated propaganda and outlines the critical operational shift in modern psychological warfare. timesofisrael.com/from-anti-isra…

🎯 Does Tactical Success Equal Strategic Victory in Gaza? In a new ynetnews article, LTC (Res.) Adv. Avi Kalo provides insight into the widening gap between tactical military achievements and the absence of a comprehensive political strategy in Gaza. ynetnews.com/opinions-analy…

📣 Diplomatic Briefing at the ICT This week, the ICT hosted a third high-level meeting in our series of Ambassadors and diplomatic staff briefings. 35 ambassadors and their staff gathered from 24 countries for a briefing on the conflict and its implications on maritime security.

🌍 Is the Sahel on the Verge of Collapse? In our latest ICT commentary, Dr. David Doukhan, ICT Research Fellow, examines the deteriorating security situation across the Sahel and the growing pressure on military juntas in Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger. ict.org.il/chaos-in-the-s…

🌍 The Middle East is at a critical crossroads, with major implications for global security. Join leading policymakers, experts, and researchers at the annual ICT conference to examine the realities shaping the future of regional and global security. ict.org.il/world-summit-2…

🎯 When Does Activism Become Operational Targeting? In a new article in @TheMediaLine, LTC (Res.) Dr. Uri Ben Yaakov provides insight into the evolving challenge posed by Palestine Action’s “target map” and decentralized online extremist-style activism. themedialine.org/top-stories/wh…

⚓ Iran’s Hormuz Strategy is Reshaping Global Maritime Power In Just Security, @RichemondBarak and Dr. Stoil examine the global implications of proposals that would allow Iran to impose fees and control transit through the Strait of Hormuz. justsecurity.org/137610/iran-to…

📰 ICT Newsletter for Apr 2026 has just been released 👉 Read it here: app.activetrail.com/S/zijizfajetwe… The monthly newsletter brings up-to-date expert research, events, and insight on terrorism, counterterrorism, national security, and defense policy, from Israel straight to your mailbox

🌍 Mali’s Security Narrative Is Cracking In a new commentary, Dr. David Doukhan, ICT Research Fellow, examines how the recent coordinated attacks across Mali mark a significant turning point for the country’s security landscape. 👉 Read the commentary: ict.org.il/mali-in-troubl…

📢 DATE UPDATE: Advanced Counter-Terrorism Certificate Program October 09-17, 2026 2 weeks in Herzliya, Israel An opportunity to learn about issues in counterterrorism and security from first-hand practitioners and experienced specialists $1000 DISCOUNT ict.org.il/advanced-certi…

🧠 Inside Hamas’s War for Control: Narrative, Fear, and Social Pressure Dr. Michael Barak examines how Hamas is confronting one of its most serious internal challenges since October 7: the rise of local militias and collaborators inside Gaza. ict.org.il/hamas-psycholo…

🧠 From Missiles to Minds: Iran’s Real Battlefield LTC (Res.) Dr. Uri Ben Yaakov and Alexander T. Pack argue that Iran’s strategy in the current war is not centered on military victory, but on shaping perception, behavior, and decision-making. ict.org.il/missiles-to-mi…

⚠️ Early Bird Registration is now OPEN for the 2026 World Summit on Counter-Terrorism, taking place October 5-8, 2026 at Reichman University. This year's focus: The Post “Epic Fury” Security Landscape: Terrorism, Strategy & Global Order 👉 Register now: forms.monday.com/forms/58403a69…

🤝 Diplomacy or Deception? In @newsweekopinion, Dr. Liram Koblentz-Stenzler, Senior Researcher (ICT) warn that the US risks falling into a familiar Iranian strategy: using diplomacy as a tool to buy time while advancing military and strategic objectives. newsweek.com/donald-trump-m…

🌍 Diplomatic Briefing at the ICT This week, the ICT hosted a second high-level meeting in a series of Ambassadors and diplomatic staff briefings on the strategic trajectory of the current conflict in the Middle East, bringing together 38 ambassadors and staff from 29 countries.

🛜 From Support Tool to Core Weapon: AI and Cyber in Modern War Mr. Yoav Bachar analyzes how the 2026 Iran War marks a turning point in warfare, in which AI/cyber capabilities are no longer supporting elements, but central pillars of military operations. ict.org.il/operational-in…

🌍 The Iran War Isn’t Just a Middle East Crisis - Africa Is Paying the Price In a new ICT commentary, Dr. David Doukhan examines how the 2026 Iran War is reshaping security and economic realities across Africa, far beyond the immediate battlefield. ict.org.il/the-war-on-ira…

🌍 Don’t End the War With Hormuz Still in Iran’s Hands In a @WashTimesOpEd, Dr. Liram Koblentz-Stenzler and Bradley Martin argue that ending the war without resolving control over the Strait of Hormuz would carry far-reaching strategic consequences. washingtontimes.com/news/2026/apr/…

📊 Middle East in Focus | Daily Situation Report (SITREP 07 APRIL 2026) Key developments, analysis, and expert insights on the conflict in the Middle East. 👉 Follow the ICT Middle East in Focus Dashboard for daily updates and research: ict.org.il/middle-east-in…

📊 Middle East in Focus | Daily Situation Report (SITREP 06 APRIL 2026) Key developments, analysis, and expert insights on the conflict in the Middle East. 👉 Follow the ICT Middle East in Focus Dashboard for daily updates and research: ict.org.il/middle-east-in…