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Nobody can draft haredi Israeli Jews against their will – no matter what the Supreme Court rules or the Knesset legislates. But Ultra-Orthodox men could serve national or military service during their long semester breaks.
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The Biden administration has not internalized that for Israel, the defeat of Hamas is an existential issue. It is not like America’s wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, which were conducted thousands of miles away.
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Israel should deepen cooperation with Sudanese Transitional Sovereignty Council leader al-Burhan in order to ensure that Sudan remains in the Abraham Accords and does not move into Iran’s orbit.
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Israel must control the area both to eliminate Hamas military capabilities and to make it clear to Gazans that the era of Hamas rule is over.
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On the soft bigotry of low expectations regarding Muslim violence during their holy month.
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Regional and international players – enemies, friends, and neutral actors – are keeping a watchful eye on developments. Their stance and conduct towards Israel will be affected by Gaza’s results. While not the sole reason, this makes it all the more evident that Israel has no alternative but to pursue the war’s goals until they are fully met.
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Israelis are not “traumatized” by October 7, but rather alert. They are not wounded babies that have to be coddled and coaxed into making “adult decisions” like embracing Palestinian statehood.
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Countering Iran’s influence across the region is a strategic imperative of the highest order for Israel and the US. Decisive action against Hezbollah and the Houthis is a crucial first step, while direct action against Iran is the only path to a prosperous and stable Middle East in the long term.
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How Israel should address the initiative to establish a Palestinian State in the West Bank and Gaza Strip.
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Israel must act swiftly to end the network’s broadcasts from Israel and the territories.