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    Dr. Adv. Tammy Caner is a Research Fellow in the Law and National Security program at the Institute for National Security Studies (INSS).

    Caner specializes in a wide range of issues related to law and security, as well as the moral aspects of these issues. Among other things, Caner's expertise encompasses a wide range of topics related to contemporary warfare, including civil wars, terrorism, asymmetric warfare, targeted countermeasures, human shields, and the use of modern weapons. In addition, Caner addresses issues related to conflict resolution and "post-war justice."

    Caner completed her PhD at the School of Political Science, Government, and International Relations at Tel Aviv University and a post-doctorate from Tel Aviv University. She holds a bachelor's degree in law from the Hebrew University in Jerusalem and a master's degree in diplomacy from Tel Aviv University with high honors. Caner is also a member of Forum Dvorah – Women in Foreign Policy and National Security.

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    Tammy Caner
    Research Fellow
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    Special Publication
    Aid Under Fire: Trends and Challenges in Humanitarian Assistance to the Gaza Strip
    Since the outbreak of the war in the Gaza Strip, humanitarian aid has played a dual role: it is both a life-saving necessity for the Palestinian population suffering from severe and ongoing hardship and a flashpoint for disputes and struggles between competing interests. This article presents the developments in the humanitarian arena during the months of war, as well as the discussions and controversies that have emerged in this complex and charged context, divided into three distinct periods. Each period reflects a shift in the aid mechanism and/or its scope, illustrating how humanitarian aid to Gaza has become another battleground in the ongoing war, a strategic tool in the struggle for control, shaping the narrative, and gaining international legitimacy.
    1 September, 2025
    INSS Insight
    Escaping the Deadlock—An Alternative Strategy for Ending the War in the Gaza Strip
    When Israel faces two bad options in the Gaza Strip, researchers of the Palestinian arena at the INSS propose an alternative path that combines the military and political dimensions
    25 August, 2025
    INSS Insight
    Operation "Gideon's Chariots" – Crossing Red Lines?
    This article aims to highlight problematic aspects of the operational plan in Gaza, as reflected in political discourse, which run the risk of constituting violations of international law which could amount to war crimes or crimes against humanity
    4 June, 2025
    INSS Insight
    The Arrest Warrants From the International Criminal Court in The Hague: A Serious and Dangerous Decision—What Now?
    The implications and consequences of the precedent-setting decision to issue arrest warrants against Prime Minister Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Gallant
    8 December, 2024
    INSS Insight
    “The Generals’ Plan”— Right Direction, Wrong Implementation
    Israel has utilized its main military operation in the Gaza Strip but has not succeeded in securing the release of the hostages or neutralizing Hamas’s control. Against this backdrop, the “Generals’ Plan” for taking control of the northern Gaza Strip was recently presented. The plan overlooks several fundamental issues that are expected to complicate its implementation and the advancement of the war’s objectives. Therefore, the authors of the article propose an alternative concept of “remote control” of humanitarian assistance in the Gaza Strip
    15 October, 2024
    Special Publication
    The Misleading Reports of the UN Over Famine in Gaza
    Research by the Institute for National Security Studies: UN reports on hunger in Gaza present a distorted picture – used as a basis for claims against Israel
    24 July, 2024