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Asaf Rozentzweig

Asaf Rozentzweig is a prominent Israeli journalist and international affairs analyst for N12 (Channel 12 News), known for his extensive coverage of global security, Middle Eastern geopolitics, and U.S. foreign policy.

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Asaf Rozentzweig serves as a central figure in Israeli media's international reporting, primarily through his role at N12. His work focuses on translating complex global developments into actionable intelligence for the Israeli public, with a specialized emphasis on the Iranian threat, American-Israeli strategic relations, and shifting alliances in Europe and the Middle East. Rozentzweig is particularly noted for his rapid-response reporting on his digital channels, where he often synthesizes international reports from major outlets like The New York Times and Reuters with local security context.

In recent coverage, Rozentzweig has been a primary conduit for information regarding the Trump administration's evolving military posture. This includes reporting on significant reductions in U.S. military assets assigned to NATO in Europe, such as the withdrawal of fighter squadrons and naval vessels, which carries implications for global stability and American resource allocation toward the Middle East. His reporting also tracks the friction between the U.S. and regional actors, such as the recent accusations by President Trump against Kurdish groups regarding the diversion of weapons intended for Iranian protesters.

Beyond diplomatic reporting, Rozentzweig provides real-time updates on security incidents affecting global powers, ranging from U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) kinetic operations against Iranian infrastructure to domestic security events like hazmat incidents at the Pentagon. His academic background in Near and Middle Eastern Studies from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem informs his analytical approach, allowing him to bridge the gap between breaking news and long-term strategic trends. As Israel navigates a multi-front conflict involving direct confrontation with the Iranian regime, Rozentzweig’s synthesis of international intelligence remains a key resource for understanding the global dimensions of Israeli national security.

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  • Trump Berates Kurdish Groups, Accuses Them of Seizing Weapons Meant for Iranian Protesters

    President Donald Trump has issued a sharp rebuke to Iranian-Kurdish opposition groups, accusing them of seizing U.S. weapons that were intended to support protesters within Iran. Expressing significant frustration, the President stated he was "very disappointed" and warned that he would "remember" the incident, signaling a potential shift in the administration's trust toward Kurdish factions amid the escalating confrontation with Tehran.

  • CENTCOM Releases Footage of Tomahawk Strikes Against Iranian Targets

    U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) has released official footage documenting the launch of Tomahawk cruise missiles from American naval vessels in the Arabian Gulf targeting military infrastructure inside Iran. This visual confirmation from Washington coincides with an admission by Iranian state media that the country is currently under attack, marking a significant escalation in the direct kinetic confrontation between the United States and the Islamic Republic. The footage, released as part of 'Operation Epic Fury,' provides the first official American visual evidence of the strikes that have been reported across multiple Iranian provinces since the early hours of the morning.

  • Report: Pentagon to cut US fighter jets assigned to NATO in Europe from 150 to 100

    Rozentzweig was a primary reporter on the details of this significant shift in U.S. global defense posture.

  • Iranian source: explosion near Sirik tied to tanker confrontation in Strait of Hormuz

    An Iranian military source said the explosion heard off Sirik was connected to a confrontation with an oil tanker that tried to pass through the Strait of Hormuz. FARS news agency also reported that Iranian forces did not allow the tanker to enter the strait without coordination.

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