Neri Zilber

‘Dead Man Walking’: How Yahya Sinwar deceived Israel for decades. The Hebrew-speaking Hamas leader in Gaza is the man Israel holds most responsible for the October 7 attacks. My profile of Abu Ibrahim, aka 'The Butcher of Khan Younis' for @FT ft.com/content/de78c7…

Scoop: State Department watchdog has launched an investigation into the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation -- in particular how a $30m US grant was spent. The controversial group shut down last November after five months of operations. @ahauslohner + Me @FT ft.com/content/ff2c90…

Making Ben Gvir a minister was a choice. Making him the minister in charge of the police specifically was yet another choice. His conduct and views have not changed from then until now, and yet he has remained in place for 3 1/2 years. That makes Bibi’s disavowals meaningless.

The US state department’s oversight body is investigating how a $30mn grant was spent by the now-defunct non-profit organisation set up to distribute aid in Gaza. ft.trib.al/oXYGToK

US state department watchdog investigates Gaza Humanitarian Foundation ft.trib.al/fyaDOJU

Scoop: US state department watchdog investigates Gaza Humanitarian Foundation via @FT w/ @nerizilber as.ft.com/r/dca5f1d2-565…

Bezalel Smotrich alleged that the International Criminal Court’s prosecutor had requested an international warrant for his arrest. If issued, it would be the third such warrant against a senior Israeli politician. ft.trib.al/0cfOzjL

Congratulations to all the Arsenal fans out there. At least it’s not City.

Among the greats. ✨ Bruno Fernandes goes level with Thierry Henry and Kevin De Bruyne for the most assists in a Premier League season.

If, when you finally start to groom your son for succession, the kid is 64 years old, maybe you’ve clung to power a little too long. @nerizilber & @malaika_tapper, @financialtimes: ft.com/content/6bf308…

Lebanon and Israel to meet in Washington as ceasefire nears end ft.trib.al/ohQLJgm

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, 90 years old, has opened his Fatah party's general congress today in Ramallah. Despite widespread calls for reform he will likely move to tighten his rule including elevating his son Yasser into a senior position. Our story @FT ft.com/content/6bf308…

On this #IsraelPolicyPod, @NeriZilber and @ReichmanShanie discuss Trump's impasse with Iran and the prospects for renewed escalation, Israel-Lebanon peace talks and the military front with Hezbollah, Israeli politics gearing up for an election, and more. israelpolicyforum.org/2026/05/13/isr…

The Knicks haven’t been this good in 30 years. And maybe 50.

“Hizbollah returned to what it used to be — a guerrilla force that tries to strike when it can, using hit-and-run tactics. It’s trying to go back to its old capabilities.” The group was sharply diminished by its 2024 war with Israel — but the latest conflict has shown it is not a spent force. ft.com/content/993bca…

This is an absolute disgrace. Anti-Semitism like this needs to be purged, and journalists just doing their job - and doing it amazingly well - need to be respected & appreciated

🎧Latest #IsraelPolicyPod w/ Assaf Orion on: —Latest on Trump v Iran —Israel v Hizbollah, round 2 —State of play in southern Lebanon —The new IDF 'security zone' —Practical plan to disarm Hizbollah + more. Listen + subscribe: israelpolicyforum.org/2026/05/07/the…

“Hizbollah returned to what it used to be — a guerrilla force that tries to strike when it can, using hit-and-run tactics. It’s trying to go back to its old capabilities.” It's targeting IDF forces daily in the new 'security zone' and firing sporadically at northern Israel.

How Hizbollah Fought Back The Lebanese militant group was sharply diminished by its 2024 war with Israel — but the latest conflict, still ongoing despite a Trump-imposed ceasefire last month, has shown it is not a spent force. Our story @FT ft.com/content/993bca…