A closer look at Hamas’ five key demands in the hostage release negotiations reveals its broader aspirations for consolidating power and influence.
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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Our leaders must put aside divisive issues and unite in one cohesive front.
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Even if terror groups in Judea and Samaria seem far from mimicking that attack, the very intention to emulate Hamas’ pattern must be viewed with utmost seriousness.
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Diplomacy and International Cooperation
Palestinian state recognition and ICJ proceedings are a prize for Hamas
Israel will need to do everything it is currently doing for its security without compromises, and rely only on itself.
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Israel did not enter this war to find a replacement for Hamas but to destroy it. That is the goal, not the means.
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The Biden administration has yet to provide a realistic alternative plan that could achieve the goals of the war without having Israel enter Rafah.