The Year That Changes Everything: Israeli General on What Will Happen in 2026

In this episode, Brigadier General (Res.) Amir Avivi offers an in-depth assessment of how he believes the war in the Middle East will evolve in 2026. Drawing on his military experience and strategic perspective, he predicts that the year will unfold in two distinct phases. The first half of 2026 will mark the culmination of the direct military confrontations with Hamas, Hezbollah, and Iran, bringing the current phase of the conflict to a decisive point. Looking ahead to the second half of the year, the General anticipates a significant shift from warfare to diplomacy. He foresees a series of regional realignments and peace initiatives, with new agreements emerging between Israel and key regional actors. In his view, these developments could reshape the strategic landscape of the Middle East and open the door to a more stable and cooperative regional order. 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