Ruth Wasserman Lande: This is not a good deal; it’s a very, very bad deal. The question is, how does one choose between two bad options? Are we going to receive more weapons and much-needed ammunition from the United States of America because of the deal or as a result of the deal? The answer is yes. Will our army get some respite, as the Prime Minister suggested? In a manner of speaking, one could say so, although our military still maintains a very strong presence in southern Lebanon for the next 60 days to ensure that everything proceeds as planned.

The full interview took place on Channel I24 on November 27, 2024.

Ruth Wasserman Lande: Iran has expanded its influence by destabilizing countries such as Lebanon, Syria, Iraq, and Yemen—breaking them down economically, militarily, and socially before asserting control. This ideology is not limited to Israel or the Jewish people; it is a global threat. Iran supports Hezbollah as its Shia arm in Lebanon and Hamas as its Sunni radical Islamist counterpart in Gaza and the West Bank. Both are fueled by radicalism, often supported by Qatar and Turkey under President Erdoğan’s leadership.

Iran’s actions threaten regional and global stability, as well as Israel’s security. Addressing this expansionist threat is critical to ensuring stability and countering the radical Islamist agenda.

Published in LBC News, November 26, 2024.

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Ruth Wasserman Lande: There is significant skepticism among the Israeli public regarding the ceasefire because it involves a de facto agreement with a designated terrorist organization like Hamas. Many doubt that Hamas will adhere to the terms of the ceasefire. The IDF has uncovered a massive stockpile of weapons and extensive preparations by Hamas in Gaza, clearly indicating their readiness for the October 7th attacks. This has created widespread fear, particularly among civilians who are hesitant to return to their homes.

The interview took place on Times Radio on November 26, 2024.

Ruth Wasserman Lande: There is a significant concern that Hezbollah will use this time to rearm and escalate tensions once more. The central issue is how to prevent them from rearming, particularly through the smuggling of weapons by Iran, the Islamic Republic, which continues to be a key supporter of Hezbollah. The Prime Minister is likely to explain that the IDF needs to temporarily close one front in order to focus resources and efforts elsewhere—particularly on rescuing hostages and addressing the root causes of the conflict.

The interview took place on Fox News on November 26, 2024.

Meir Ben Shabbat: Reliance on the Lebanese army or other forces has not proven effective in the past, and there’s no reason to believe it will in the future. Israel would have been better served by insisting on a demilitarized zone that remains empty and can be controlled through intelligence and firepower.”

Published in TPS, November 26, 2024.

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Prof. Kobi Michael: The IDF headquarters and supreme command must regain control over such violations sooner rather than later,” he said, attributing the incidents to “erosion of discipline” in the army ranks and a lack of oversight from senior commanders.

I hoped that with the formation of the new investigation committee “everyone will be much more cautious from now on.

Published in Inews, November 24, 2024.

Asher Fredman on I24 on the tragic murder of Rabbi Kogan in the UAE: We’ve had statements from leading Emirati diplomatic figures reaffirming the UAE’s commitment to tolerance and to being a place where people from all different countries and religions can live together in peace. I am confident that the investigations will proceed quickly and thoroughly.

The interview took place on Channel I24 on 24 November, 2024.

Arsen Ostrovsky on LBC (London) discussing the ICC arrest warrants and why this was a dark day for the rule of law and an antisemitic blood libel masquerading as a quest for justice.

November 22, 2024.

Ruth Wasserman Lande: There is currently moral confusion in the world, reflected in a very strange approach to achieving justice. What we are seeing is not the targeting of civilians but rather precise strikes against Hamas operatives who deliberately and systematically operate within civilian areas, using kindergartens, residential populations, and even UNRWA headquarters as shields—with the complicity of certain organizations. These actions constitute clear violations of international law and war crimes, and it is these perpetrators who should be held accountable by the world’s high courts of justice.

The interview took place on the BBC, on November 21, 2024. *-

Prof. Kobi Michael: The IDF is indeed the only body in the world that can secure aid delivery to Palestinians in Gaza. But to do this, Israel needs military control of the entire Gaza Strip — something the UN strongly opposes.

The IDF would need to build its own storage facilities in Gaza and ensure forces are present along all routes in order to secure the aid deliveries.

No organization or political force will agree to step in Gaza before Hamas is removed.

Published in TPS, November 20, 2024.

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