Meir Ben Shbbat: First and foremost, we must rejoice at the return of each of the hostages. “On the other hand, the costs and risks must not be obscured. Their …
Israeli grand strategy, superpower relations, Abraham Accords, Palestinian-Israeli relations, internal security and governance
Head of the Misgav Institute for National Security & Zionist Strategy. Served as Israel’s national security advisor and head of the National Security Council between 2017 and 2021 and played a key role in negotiating the Abraham Accords. Prior to that he served for 30 years in the Israel Security Agency (the Shin Bet), heading three divisions: Counter Terrorism, Cyber Defense, and the Southern Command. Was awarded the US Department of Defense Medal for Distinguished Public Service.
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The newly elected U.S. president’s statement is not just an expression of solidarity with Israel but a time-bound commitment to deliver results. Trump knows his success here will affect his standing on other challenges. Israel should propose practical steps to fulfill this commitment.
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The terror organization’s remaining capabilities, combined with its deep-rooted control over Gaza’s governing mechanisms and life systems, plus substantial Palestinian public support, reinforces its leadership’s conviction that Hamas’ era in Gaza persists.
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Our enemies, who expected to find a fractured nation and a weakened army, instead encountered heroes of unyielding spirit and strength – young fighters who revealed the true character of this generation: a generation of valor.
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Hamas likely understands that Trump’s declaration means a green light for Israel to control humanitarian aid distribution, keep it at the legally required minimum, and increase combat intensity in Gaza.
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Meir Ben-Shabbat: From Israel’s perspective, the most urgent thing is to ensure that Tehran does not exploit the renewal of the civil war for its own needs, to smuggle weapons, …