Author: Keren Setton

As thousands return to their homes in northern Gaza, Israeli security officials debate the potential risks of Hamas regrouping and the challenges of maintaining long-term security Keren Setton/The Media Line| Hundreds of thousands of displaced Palestinians returned to northern Gaza on Tuesday after the IDF withdrew from a key crossing that had previously blocked their…

Captured Hamas documents reveal years of meticulous intelligence gathering on Israeli border towns, exposing blind spots in Israel’s security and intelligence efforts that experts say were exploited during the Oct. 7 attack Keren Setton / The Media Line| In a recent reveal, Israel’s Channel 12 News exposed documents that were found during the ground operation…

Israel-Jordan relations face strain amid Gaza war and regional instability. Concerns over Syria’s turmoil, border security, and tensions over Jerusalem’s holy site challenge the fragile peace between the neighbors  Keren Setton, The Media Line| Thirty years into the fragile peace between Israel and Jordan, scenes of instability in Syria have raised concerns within the government…

Israel intercepted a Houthi missile launched from Yemen toward Tel Aviv, prompting discussions of a military response; Iran-backed group continues attacks amid Israel’s multi-front war, posing a growing but manageable threat  Keren Setton/The Media Line| A ballistic missile launched toward central Israel by the Yemen-based Houthis could lead to an Israeli military response in an…

Israel has taken control of Syria’s buffer zone, including Mount Hermon, citing strategic security; Experts warn instability post-Assad poses risks, with extremist groups gaining ground requiring potential long-term Israeli presence Keren Setton/The Media Line| Israel’s concern that the instability in Syria could spill over into its territory has led it to major action in the…