Peled Arbeli

Peled Arbeli is a reporter for The Jerusalem Post's Hebrew-language sister publication Maariv.


 Hussein, son of Wissam Tawil, a commander of Hezbollah’s elite Radwan forces who, according to the group, was killed during an Israeli strike on south Lebanon, holds his picture at a memorial ceremony to mark one week since his killing, in Khirbet Silem, southern Lebanon, January 14, 2024.

Hezbollah's Radwan Unit 'unfit' to carry out large-scale invasion into Israel - analysis

 A Border Police officer conducting operations, May 2025.

Border Police officer among four indicted for ammunition theft and trade

 A woman walks past a poster with an image of late Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah in Beirut's southern suburbs, Lebanon June 23, 2025.

'Lack of religious directive': Why didn't Hezbollah join Iran in the war against Israel?


'This Kibbutz will rise again': Netanyahu visits Nir Oz for first time since Oct. 7

Residents of the kibbutz expressed mixed feelings, as they've invited the prime minister to visit multiple times since the massacre.

 Protestors hold a banner near the entrance to Kibbutz Nir Oz, which is located near the Israel Gaza border and was attacked by Hamas on October 7, 2023, on the day Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is expected to visit for the first time since the October 7, 2023 attack, in Nir Oz.

No imminent threat of attack from Iran despite belligerent rhetoric, Iran expert explains

“The Iranians are currently focused on damage control, hunting down collaborators with Israel – real or imagined,” Dr. Merhavi said.

 People attend the funeral procession of Iranian military commanders, nuclear scientists and others killed in Israeli strikes, in Tehran, Iran, June 28, 2025.

Assassinating Hamas leaders: A quick fix, but not long-term strategy, expert says

The expert said that targeted assassinations of senior terror leaders can bolster recruitment of new members to groups fighting Israel.

 Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar attends a rally marking the anniversary of Land Day, in Gaza City, March 30, 2022.

Two-woman team flew IAF jet for first time ever during Iran strikes

The pairing of a female pilot and navigator on this particular flight was not pre-determined, IAF noted.

 A female air force crew member preparing to strike Iran, June 2025.

'Unfolding before our eyes': Sharaa seeks strategic partnership with Israel in a new Middle East

A Middle East expert and former general believes that Iran's weakness after the war removes obstacles to normalization with Syria and further regional partnerships.

 Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa, with a map of the Middle East (Illustrative).

Shifting battlegrounds: IDF amps up strikes on Hezbollah in Lebanon following Iran ceasefire

After the Israel-Iran War, the IDF returned to targeting critical Hezbollah infrastructure in Lebanon.

 HEZBOLLAH OPERATIVES salute during the funeral of comrades killed in an Israeli strike, in Shehabiya, south Lebanon, April 17.

Hezbollah's deadly drone threat: Growing capabilities, strategic shifts

While Israel has inflicted significant damage on Hezbollah’s UAV capabilities, much of the infrastructure remains intact.

 PEOPLE GATHER in Tehran to mourn the killing of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah in an Israel Air Force strike in Lebanon, in September. The IAF also destroyed much of the missile arsenal of the Lebanon-based Iranian proxy, the writer notes.

FBI delegation in Israel to investigate October 7 crimes on US citizens

As part of the investigation, FBI representatives are working to obtain a full picture of the events from the crime scenes themselves.

Border Police officers visit the site of the Nova music festival massacre, in Re'im, near the Gaza border, February 21, 2024

'Irrelevant' ceasefire proposal may be exactly what Israel needs, military expert says

Lt. Col. (res.) Amit Yagur argued that so long as the Witkoff proposal doesn't interfere with the civilian campaign against Hamas, it may be worth accepting.

 Hamas terrorist outside Yahya Sinwar's house ahead of third hostage exchange, 30 January 2025

Netanyahu in the spotlight versus at home: A psychoanalyst's view, 30 years after PM's rise

According to the psychologist, Netanyahu is a sharp, authoritative leader, but emotionally detached, shaped by a distant father, and lacking in personal support.

 Israeli prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his wife Sara tour in Tel Gezer and Magshimim Forest together with their sons Yair and Avner, during the Jewish holiday of Sukkot, October 21, 2016.