Behind the criminal incident lies a management lesson: how organizations lose the ability to distinguish between illusory and real security. The Louvre heist didn't happen despite the advanced security systems, but largely because of them.
I visited the new CMCC in Kiryat Gat, and what I saw is concerning: lacking protocols, operational plans, and clear command structures – while Hamas exploits the delay to rebuild. Until things are sorted out, the US must permit Israel to do what it authorizes IDF forces to do in Lebanon.
Despite Trump's own skepticism about Palestinian governance capacity, the agreement conceals pressure mechanisms that could force Israel to accept a corrupt, terror-sponsoring entity on its borders – repeating the catastrophic Oslo experiment that transformed Palestinian territories into incubators for extremism rather than partners for peace.
While Israel has fulfilled every obligation of the ceasefire deal, Hamas is using the lull to regroup in Gaza. The US is restricting Israel’s military freedom of action and preventing it from resuming combat. The deal imposed on Israel has effectively made Washington the de facto manager of the conflict.
What sets Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu apart from the chaotic political environments surrounding them is their determination to implement the Gaza plan. Transforming Gaza without dragging Israel into ruling its population is a new concept – and its success depends entirely on the persistence and resolve of the president and prime minister.
A document attributed to a senior Iranian official proves that even after the blow it suffered at Israel’s hands, Tehran isn’t sitting idle – it is doing everything it can to lay the groundwork for another massacre. Yet ironically, this very effort may unintentionally expose a critical vulnerability at the leadership of the Islamic Republic.
Though not necessarily a full accession to the Abraham Accords, a significant diplomatic-economic step between Saudi Arabia and Israel is likely, according to a senior US diplomat who told Israel Hayom, "It’s not a gamble — it’s about geopolitics and economic interests. What should have happened long ago is likely to happen soon."
While Israel awaits the release of 13 deceased hostages, Turkey and Qatar are already enjoying enhanced US military cooperation, a stake in the future political settlement and efforts to embed Hamas within Gaza's governing structures. The 80 Turkish "experts" dispatched to Gaza to "assist in locating the hostages" are just the beginning of what may become a long-term presence.
Trump stopped IAF over Iran, pushed Gaza ceasefire, reversed Israel's moves on humanitarian aid cuts. Netanyahu resisted but the president saved Israel from itself. "I love Israel, I'm with you all the way," Trump said – and meant it.
Even as this immediate crisis eases, we must look ahead to the fragile days of the ceasefire and keep our eyes wide open. We cannot forget that the chaperones of this agreement, particularly Qatar and Turkey, do not have Israel’s best interests at heart.