Meir Ben Sabbat: Israel cannot compromise on achieving the goals it defined for this war in full, since any failure to do so could expose Israel to an existential threat …
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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Regional and international players – enemies, friends, and neutral actors – are keeping a watchful eye on developments. Their stance and conduct towards Israel will be affected by Gaza’s results. While not the sole reason, this makes it all the more evident that Israel has no alternative but to pursue the war’s goals until they are fully met.
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The war in the Gaza Strip has entered a complicated stage in which the decision makers in Israel will have to decide whether to operate in Rafah, how to act …
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It would allow Hamas to survive and claim victory for Palestinians, despite the barbaric massacre and war crimes it committed.
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Despite Washington’s preferences for a swift end to the war, Israel must retore its deterrent posture by hitting hard at Hamas, Hezbollah, and Iran.
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War against Hamas
Hamas seeks to survive Israel’s offensive and shatter Israel’s image as “invincible”
Israel must resume fighting after any ceasefire, otherwise a Hamas victory narrative will emerge.