After the failed bombing in Tel Aviv, one must ask whether the incident marks the return of suicide terrorism to our daily lives. To prevent such a wave of terror, it is crucial to immediately implement the lessons learned from past attacks.
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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Israel cannot afford to end the war in Gaza with the impression that it is incapable of toppling Hamas. If the ‘deal’ is implemented as agreed, some of its components would include the withdrawal of the IDF, the release of terrorists, the rehabilitation of Gaza, and the complete end of the war.
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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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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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Meir Ben Shabbat: Iran could well be planning for an assassination as “an eye for an eye, but such an attack would take time to prepare.I estimate that they will respond …
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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.