Asher Fredman: Unless and until Israel goes all the way in destroying Hamas, no other international, regional or Palestinian actor will be able to exercise real power in Gaza.
The interview took place on the I24 channel on August 14, 2024.
Asher Fredman: Arab states such as Jordan and Saudi Arabia will likely take part in U.S.-led efforts to counter an Iranian missile attack against Israel, not in order to defend Israel, but because they strongly oppose Iranian threats to their sovereignty and stability.
Looking forward, regional cooperation in countering Iran’s attacks highlights the potential utility and mutual benefit of an enhanced Middle East security architecture, encompassing air and missile defense, maritime and cyber security, R&D and more.
Published in Jewish Insider, August 6, 2024.
Prof. Kobi Michael: Iran can do what it already did on April 13, maybe more intensified, but more of the same. On the other hand Iran is much more vulnerable than Israel. Its offensive and defensive capabilities are mush lower in comparison to the Israeli ones and if it retaliates aggressively and in an irresponsible manner, the Israeli retaliation will be much more aggressive and harming. Therefore, I warmly recommend the Iranian leaders to rethink about their thoughts in this regard.
The interview took place on the ILTV channel on August 4, 2024.
Brig. Gen. (res.) Yossi Kuperwasser: Iran has a wide range of options for their retaliation. All the sides understand that the chances of this conflict to deteriorate into a full-scale regional war are not small, despite everyone saying they have no interest in this.
Published in The Jerusalem Post, August 2, 2024
Moshe Fuzaylov: It’s a morale hit and a very strong operational hit, and it changes this organization from something that has two legs to lean on to one that is limping,
Published in AP, August 1, 2024.
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 directly from the territory of Iran and Iraq, in addition to the expected response from Lebanon and the account that the Houthis in Yemen have not yet settled.
Published in Times of Israel, August 1, 2024.
Col. (res.) Dr. Hanan Shai: Such an operation is an expression of the political echelon in the Israeli army. Also, credit must be given to the political echelon who made the brave decision to approve the operation. Should it have failed, the blame would be put on Netanyahu and not on the army.
Published in The Jerusalem Post, August 1, 2024.
Prof. Kobi Michael: The attack on Majdal Shams may damage Hezbollah’s international reputation.
They understand that they will be harshly criticized by the international community and even might legitimize a severe Israeli response.
Published in The Media Line, August 1, 2024.
Arsen Ostrovsky: We have to remember that Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh was an arch-terrorist with blood on his hands and key architect of Oct 7 massacre. His elimination was legal, just, moral and ought to be applauded by all who seek peace and a better Middle East.
The interview took place on CNN India on July 31, 2024/
Dr. Yossi Mansharof: Israel must make all intelligence sensors operational.
Published in The New York Sun, July 30, 2024.
