Prof. Kobi Michael addresses a major security operation in the West Bank, interpreting it as evidence of the ongoing weakness of the Palestinian Authority (PA) and the continued existence of terror infrastructure and motivation in the region.

He warns that the situation is very fragile, characterizing it as a continuing terror war where Hamas’s external leadership and the Iranians are actively trying to strengthen Hamas infrastructure within the West Bank, particularly as Hamas weakens in the Gaza Strip.

The full interview took place on Channel I24, on November 26, 2025.

Prof. Kobi Michael asserts that Hamas militants trapped in the tunnels in IDF-controlled areas have only two options—to surrender or be killed—and he believes the probability of surrender increases daily because they realize they have no one there to back them up.

He stresses that the conflict is a regional and multi-front war, requiring Israel to dismantle and disarm Hamas because failure to finalize the mission in the Gaza Strip will negatively impact all other fronts, including Hezbollah, the Houthis, and Iran.

The full interview took place on ILTV on November 26, 2025.

Dr. Yossi Mansharof: Tabatai’s elimination was the Israel Defense Force’s “most significant operation” since the American-brokered cease-fire ended major hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah last year. The strike is also the first at the Lebanese capital since July.

Published in The Sun, November 24, 2025.

Prof. Kobi Michael: As long as Hamas remains in control and is committed to another Oct. 7, the American ceasefire framework will not get anywhere. You cannot build a stable peace with a partner that openly prepares for the next massacre. At some point, the United States will have to recognize that Hamas is the obstacle, not part of the solution. That will force Washington toward what he calls Plan B.

Israel has to give the Americans the time and space to try their way, so that the responsibility for the failure of the plan falls on Hamas. But in the end, I believe they will move to Plan B—securing the eastern Gaza Strip under IDF oversight, expanding it gradually to the west while crushing and dismantling Hamas if it continues to violate the agreement.

When Hamas tries, at the end of the day, it will get something through. The attempts themselves, including those the IDF has detected, show that the infrastructure is active now—not only historically. The real issue now is not weapons going out of the Strip, but those that keep coming in.

The full interview will be published in The Media Line, on November 24, 2025.

Col. (res.) Dr. Hanan Shai: The current probe is incomplete because it lacks expertise in “the art of war. It did not happen because suddenly everyone became undisciplined. The central thing that is not mentioned … is that the events occurred because the IDF operated in recent years according to the doctrine of deterrence, and not the doctrine of decisive victory.

A proper inquiry, must explain root causes rather than merely describe events. We need to also find out where it came from, and fix these things.

The one who is responsible for explaining the situation is not intelligence, it is the commander.

The full interview was published in JNS, on November 24, 2025.

Prof. Kobi Michael: The destruction of this tunnel as well as many others like it or similar… as well as other terror facilities pushes Hamas to the edge. It is one of the longest and [most] complicated tunnels that have been discovered, but it is not the only one.

Hamas’ root tunnels form the backbone of its underground warfare system. This is an example of a root tunnel, a strategic one that feeds many tactic tunnels and is used for strategic purposes [such] as command and control, weapon storage, manufacturing platforms of weapon[s] and strategic logistics. Such a tunnel is usually manned by hundreds of militants and commanders.

“I have no idea about the cost but if you take into consideration the amount of the building materials, labor and facilities and its length, it is a matter of millions of INS. Hamas chose routes under sensitive civilian and humanitarian facilities in order to prevent the IDF from attacking the tunnel.

The full interview will be published in Fox News, on November 23, 2025.

Prof. Kobi Michael discussed how Hamas is an ideological branch of the Muslim Brotherhood and a reflection of Political Islam that has established a global “economic empire,” operating companies in places like Africa and South America and transferring funds through Qatar and Turkey. He emphasized the deep involvement of Iran in the October 7th attack, noting that the Iranians provided substantial support during the planning, as well as equipment, intelligence, and training, despite being surprised by the specific timing of the launch. Furthermore, the he explained that Hamas strategically counted on Israel’s aggressive reaction to amplify its narrative of victimhood, war crimes, and genocide, demonstrating its experience in exploiting the weaknesses of the international community and media to generate sympathy.

The full interview took place on Chai FM on November 21, 2025.

Prof. Kobi Michael addresses several critical strategic issues, primarily focusing on the consequences of seeking normalization and the challenges facing the US-Israel relationship.

He discusses the dynamics of normalization and the F-35 deal, arguing that “there are no free meals” and Israel must pay a political price for American backing, especially concerning the future path for a Palestinian state.

The full interview took place on ILTV, on November 16, 2025.

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Prof. Kobi Michael argues Hamas intentionally left the fighters behind, possibly as a tactical maneuver to launch future attacks from within Israeli-monitored zones. He dismisses the idea of allowing the fighters to return armed to Hamas-controlled territory, proposing exile to a third country such as Turkey or Egypt as the only tenable option.

Published in FastBull, November 17, 2025.

Prof. Kobi Michael: Israel’s starting point is different. Israel sees Hamas trying to reopen a deal that is already on paper.
Israel is trying to postpone the issue of the 200 terrorists until Hamas fully complies with the agreement and releases the four bodies of the dead hostages. Only then will Israel be willing and ready to negotiate what to do with these 200 terrorists. Hamas is trying to insert a new deal into an existing deal, and this is something Israel must reject — and I think the Americans understand that. The Americans are pushing to preserve the ceasefire and avoid a crisis or an excuse for Hamas, but I don’t think Israel will be ready to deal with this issue until Hamas has completed the transfer of all the dead hostages.

Published in The Media Line, November 06, 2025.