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The Iranian regime appears to be blocking initiatives to send forces to Lebanon, likely because it recognizes that the damage from such a move would outweigh the potential benefits.
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Israel’s actions against Hezbollah, culminating in Nasrallah’s assassination, along with the continued pounding of Hamas, have restored much of its deterrence and respect in the Middle East. Now, Israel must charge towards the next objective – eliminating Iran’s nuclear program.
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America is not really backstopping Israel with American commitment and power in the confrontation against Iran and its terrorist proxies. Biden’s mania for de-escalation is handcuffing Israel and heartening Iran.
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It is perfectly okay to smirk at the humiliation of Hezbollah.
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Time for Washington to put real pressure on Hamas and its backers. Here are few suggestions.
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Israel’s survival demands unwavering resolve. Post-Hamas strategy must address threats in Gaza, West Bank, and the north, while expanding normalization and fostering unity – all hinging on US policy.
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The terrible war imposed on Israel on Oct. 7 tested not only Israel’s military power and national strength but also its relations with its neighbors in the Arab and Muslim world. …
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Hamas assumes that a final American proposal will inevitably come at Israel’s expense. The primary pressure to reach an agreement is already being applied to Israeli leadership. Hamas faces no consequences for prolonging the process, and as long as it holds hostages, it can always resume negotiations from where they left off.
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If the US and international community truly want to advance an urgently-needed hostage deal, they must take a new approach. Rather than focusing pressure on Israel, they must place unyielding pressure on Hamas’ state sponsors, especially Qatar, Turkey and Iran.
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Misguided American de-escalation efforts could cost Israel.