Yaacov Ayish

The author is an IDF MG (ret.) and former IDF Defense attaché to the United States and Canada, senior vice president for Israeli affairs at the Jewish Institute for National Security of America (JINSA), and a distinguished fellow at JINSA's Gemunder Center for defense and strategy.

CHINESE WORKERS take a break during a media tour of the Ashdod Port expansion in 2016.

Israel, US must confront China threat - opinion

The urgency of a joint US-Israel approach to China is highlighted by two recent developments.

MARCH 16, 2021

Chinese and US flags flutter before a trade meeting in Shanghai, China July 30, 2019

Israel must partner with US in power competition with China - opinion

Amid China’s race to overcome American regional and global dominance, there have been growing concerns in Washington over Beijing’s access to Israeli technologies.

OCTOBER 6, 2020

IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Aviv Kochavi visits Bnei Brak

Priorities for the IDF amid the coronavirus pandemic

Funding for “Momentum” was unclear before the pandemic hit, amid protracted political deadlock and efforts to reduce Israel’s snowballing budget deficit.

APRIL 13, 2020

IDF challenge: Balancing military preparedness with health emergency roles

The IDF accordingly elevated its readiness to one level above normal last week, and is requiring soldiers to follow social distancing and quarantine regulations

APRIL 2, 2020

IDF troops preparing food packages for the elderly amid the coronavirus pandemic