Author: Tal Shahaf

The Curious Case of Elimelech Stern, the Alleged Iranian Agent Last month, the revelation of 21-year-old Elimelech Stern’s alleged activities as an Iranian agent sent shockwaves across the nation. Recruited through a seductive Telegram profile, Stern was assigned tasks like setting a forest fire, vandalizing property, and sending threats. The police and Shin Bet uncovered an “Iranian intelligence infrastructure” behind Stern and his collaborators, detailing their capture and operations. Despite the spy-like nature of the story, some argue that the incidents have been blown out of proportion. Stern, a Vishnitz Hasid with an interest in cryptocurrency, claims ignorance of the…

The Threat of Hostile Aerial Vehicles: Is Israel Prepared? Recent incursions of aerial vehicles from Lebanon have exposed Israel’s defense establishment’s lack of readiness against UAVs. The IDF is now scrambling to find solutions to address this imminent threat. The use of unmanned aerial vehicles, especially by hostile forces, has intensified concerns. While the IAF has intercepted 150 aerial vehicles, several have breached defenses, causing casualties and instilling fear among citizens. Despite knowledge of the UAV threat, the lack of an effective defense system, like the Iron Dome, has raised questions about Israel’s preparedness. The delay in implementing laser-based defense…