Kobi Michael

Kobi Michael is an Israeli defense and national security analyst. He is a senior researcher at both the Institute for National Security Studies (INSS) and the Misgav Institute. He is newsworthy due to his commentary on the escalating tensions in the Middle East, particularly regarding Iran, Hezbollah, and Hamas. Recent articles quote him discussing the 'misfunctioning' of the Iranian regime following a reported Israeli strike and the alleged succession of Mojtaba Khamenei. He also commented on coordinated cluster bomb strikes by Hezbollah and Iran on Israel, and the potential exposure of senior Iranian clerics after an airstrike in Qom. Furthermore, he described the situation in Tel Aviv as a 'biblical event' amidst missile threats. Michael has also provided analysis on Hamas's activities in Gaza, asserting they are rebuilding their terror apparatus and recruiting new fighters, potentially undermining ceasefire plans. He is also quoted commenting on Trump's proposed 'Board of Peace' and its potential impact on the international order.