Yossi Alpher is an independent security analyst. He is the former director of the Jaffee Center for Strategic Studies at Tel Aviv University, a former senior official with the Mossad, and a former IDF intelligence officer. Views and positions expressed here are those of the writer, and do not necessarily represent APN s views and policy positions.
Israel’s High Court validates Reform and Conservative conversion in Israel
Q. A few hundred people are converted to Judaism every year in Israel by Reform and Conservative rabbis. Why is the recent High Court recognition of their Jewishness significant?
A. Until now, Reform and Conservative conversions were considered valid for purposes of
Yossi Alpher is an independent security analyst. He is the former director of the Jaffee Center for Strategic Studies at Tel Aviv University, a former senior official with the Mossad, and a former IDF intelligence officer. Views and positions expressed here are those of the writer, and do not necessarily represent APN s views and policy positions.
Jerusalem, The Hague, Warsaw: three trials
Q. Prime Minister Netanyahu’s trial on corruption charges began last week. Is it likely to affect his election chances?
A. No, because the actual presentation of evidence and interrogation of witnesses are not likely to take place before the March 23 election date. February 15 and March 1 have been set aside by Netanyahu’s
Yossi Alpher is an independent security analyst. He is the former director of the Jaffee Center for Strategic Studies at Tel Aviv University, a former senior official with the Mossad, and a former IDF intelligence officer. Views and positions expressed here are those of the writer, and do not necessarily represent APN s views and policy positions.
Israel’s March 23 elections: the lineup and its significance
Q. The parties’ election lists are final as of last Thursday, February 4. Now the real campaigning begins. Does any camp have an obvious advantage? Have the past weeks of jockeying for power and influence generated
Yossi Alpher is an independent security analyst. He is the former director of the Jaffee Center for Strategic Studies at Tel Aviv University, a former senior official with the Mossad, and a former IDF intelligence officer. Views and positions expressed here are those of the writer, and do not necessarily represent APN s views and policy positions.
Q. Last week’s collapse of Israel’s so-called corona unity government ushered in a fourth round of Knesset elections in two years. Before discussing the forces at play, do you have any broad observations on what is transpiring at the national strategic level?