The 3 Real Weapons of War in 2026 — Iran, Israel, Russia & Ukraine

What really decides wars in 2026? In this exclusive briefing, Shimon Rafaeli from the David Institute reveals the three game-changing variables behind Israel’s military superiority in its conflict with Iran—and how the same forces are shaping the ongoing Russia–Ukraine War. Drawing on detailed case studies from the 2025 “12-Day War” campaign, Rafaeli breaks down the strategic advantages that enabled Israel’s success and compares them to Ukraine’s fight against Russia. This analysis goes beyond the battlefield—offering critical insight into current U.S.–Iran discussions and revealing which side may truly hold the upper hand. 📌 In this video: The 3 key assets shaping modern warfare Why Israel gained a decisive edge over Iran What Ukraine’s war reveals about the future of conflict #israel #IranStrike #IDSF #Geopolitics #MiddleEastWar #israelnews #idf #russia #ukraine This is an episode from the IDSF Daily Briefings. To sign up to view the LIVE briefings every day, click here — http://bit.ly/IDSFBriefings Join the IDSF mailing list to receive updates from Israel and special invitations - http://bit.ly/3IC2ptZ Join the IDSF WhatsApp community to receive video clips of our briefings, and updates: http://bit.ly/IDSFWhatsapp