Israel rejects proposals that leave Hamas in power, fail to demilitarize Gaza, and fail to pressure Hamas into releasing hostages.
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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Although Hamas has dug its claws deep into all aspects of life and layers of Gaza, Israel must win decisively and prevent rearmament of the terrorist organization.
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Victory means full demilitarization and control of the Gaza-Egypt border.
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It would be a daunting challenge to map a realistic vision for the Gaza Strip for the coming decade or even, in most likelihood, farther down the road. One will …
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Israel cannot afford to let the war become a stalemate or a war of attrition. The actions in the diplomatic, economic and civilian arenas, just like those on the battlefield, must serve the strategy of reaching our goals in the shortest amount of time and at the lowest cost.
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Israel must not be dragged into a protracted quagmire that also will increase the risk to IDF soldiers.