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At ten months distance from this country’s contemporary national catastrophe of Tisha Be’Av magnitude, the Hamas invasion of Simchat Torah 5784 (also known as the “Black Sabbath” of October 7), …
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Analysis: Iran’s revenge motive, Hezbollah’s role, Gaza concessions risks, and the deeper roots of conflict challenge diplomatic solutions.
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If Ismail Haniyeh represented a tougher stance in the deal negotiations compared to Sinwar’s more pragmatic line, an obstacle has been removed, the author writes.
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Tehran has smuggled into Gaza a significant arsenal of UAVs, missiles, rockets, weapons, and more. It also has provided Hamas and PIJ terrorists with terrorist training in Iranian-based camps.
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High-profile assassinations are only useful as an opening blow. Israel needs a solution for the continued devastation across the north.
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The impotence of a regime whose sole currency is based on a reign of terror is being exposed.
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The elimination of Haniyeh now puts Iran on the same level as its proxies and dependents. Israel will be freer to confront Tehran’s octopus and its other arms and establish a regional anti-Iranian coalition from a position of strength.
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For Israel, the passage of time cuts both ways. On one hand, it allows for consolidating gains, further degrading Hamas, and potentially securing more favorable terms for hostage release.
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It is time for Israel to diversify its strategic alliances, sources of raw materials and weaponry, technological partnerships, and more.
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Long before the events of October 7, and even more so following them, there can be no legitimacy for the lack of significant and very stringent border security enforcement.