Inside Israel’s Evolving Security Landscape: An Insider Briefing with the Former Deputy Head of the Mossad

As former Deputy Head of the Mossad and past Chief of Special Operations, Udi Lavi played a central role in some of Israel’s most sophisticated intelligence achievements, including operations targeting Iranian infrastructure and the recent disruption of Hezbollah’s communications networks. His perspective offers rare insight into how Israel plans, executes, and adapts its strategy in a complex and fast-changing environment.
Inside the Mind After October 7: Trauma, Consciousness, and the Path to Healing

This special webinar brought together Prof. Roy Salomon, a leading expert in cognitive neuroscience and the study of consciousness, and Ophir Netzer, a doctoral researcher focusing on trauma among Nova survivors. Both are part of University of Haifa’s Salomon Lab, where pioneering research is shedding new light on the mechanisms of trauma and resilience. Together, they shared both scientific insight and human stories from the cutting edge of trauma research – revealing how trauma alters the way people experience reality and how new paths of healing are being explored.
Memory, Resilience & Hope: Commemorating October 7 & the War
Healing at Home: Recovery and Resilience for Displaced Israeli Families
A People in Peril: The Crisis Facing Syria’s Druze and the Fight for Identity
Inside Israel’s Defense Strategy: A Conversation with a Former Israel Air Force Chief

In recent weeks, Israeli fighter jets conducted multiple precision airstrikes deep inside Iranian territory—targeting nuclear sites (Natanz, Isfahan), missile production facilities, air defenses, and military command centers. These strikes, part of what has been referred to as Operation Rising Lion, reflected Israel’s ability to project military power deep into enemy territory with precision and control. Around the same time, a U.S. operation near Iran’s Fordow nuclear site highlighted the coordinated efforts between Israel and the United States to deter Iranian aggression.
University of Haifa: Revitalizing War-Torn Northern Israel
The Power of Diplomacy in Storytelling: With Consul General of Israel Anat Sultan-Dadon
Unpacking Israel’s Multifront War: A Conversation with Israel’s Former Air Force Chief
From North to South: An IDF General’s Insights on the Road Ahead