Hamas dug its "Metro" network of tunnels to stop IDF ground incursions, abduct IDF soldiers, and wage attacks against IDF bases and western Negev communities. Years of labor and $1 billion invested in the project have now gone up in smoke.
Israelis and Palestinians alike slam Biden administration’s call to roll back the escalation. Israeli Ambassador to US: It is impossible to put in the same message to Israeli leaders who call for calm and to terrorist organizations that launch missiles and rockets.
It is no secret that the new geostrategic reality shaped by these Iranian interventions has strengthened the ayatollahs’ position vis-à-vis not only the US, but also its ally Israel.
In the early days of the Biden administration, officials paused weapons sales to Middle East allies, including sales of Raytheon's and Boeing-made precision guided munitions to Saudi Arabia.
By ignoring Israel's views on an issue critical to its security, Washington will cast a dark shadow over its status as a key ally in the Middle East.
The US envoy to Yemen recently warned "Iran’s support to the Houthis is quite significant, and it’s lethal." He sees no sign that Iran is supporting a political solution in Yemen.
Total victory is not on the table at the moment, meaning that regardless of the scenario the sides will ultimately have to return to the starting point.
A recent study showed that two-thirds of the Israeli public believes that the democratic system in Israel is in grave danger. Ironically, a similar proportion considers Israel a good place to live.
Israel must present Syria with absolute facts and not permit any change to the rules of the game in the north, even at this sensitive point in time.
The US can permanently cut off any path Iran may have to nuclear weapons or it can again buckle at the negotiating table. It's time for the Biden administration to opt for a tough approach in the negotiations.
