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If the fighting stops with Hamas in power, the ‘day after’ will never begin. We will simply return to October 6. Only this time, with zero deterrence.
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While the IDF is still destroying Hamas’s military capabilities, there is no non-Hamas affiliated entity willing to accept civilian control of the Gaza Strip. Only the IDF can do this.
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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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The West’s failure to acknowledge this, only perpetuates the violence and emboldens Hamas.
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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.
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The barrage reflects Hamas’ self-confidence and its benefiting from the Biden administration, who’s tying Israel’s hands.
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Back in 2013, the IDF chief-of-staff promulgated a multi-year plan for the Israeli military called “Teuzah” (prowess or fearlessness). That plan accepted a significant decrease in overall funding to the …
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The deadlock in negotiations for the release of Israeli captives held by Hamas, coupled with American accusations against the group, has paved the way for Israel to launch the Rafah offensive.
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October 7 and April 14 demand that Jerusalem free itself from stale strategic paradigms.