We need an exit strategy to avoid endless war
The IDF was like a coiled spring that had been waiting a long time for the green light. But we must define an exit strategy to avoid being dragged into a never-ending war.
Commentary
'The moment we'll know Lebanon campaign had become an all-out war'
Despite the escalating situation and the breach of unspoken rules that have governed the conflict for nearly a year, both Israel and Hezbollah seem to be establishing new boundaries.
Nasrallah is trapped by his own false propaganda
Hezbollah leader's long-held beliefs about Israel's weakness crumble in face of reality.
On brink of Hezbollah war, Israel raises stakes
In recent days, Israel has taken a militant stance against Hezbollah, delivering blows aimed at pushing the organization towards an agreement. This militancy could push the terrorist organization into a response that might lead to a full-scale regional conflict.
A public diplomacy offensive now
It seems the world has forgotten what we are fighting over and has not viewed Iran bearing the blame • It is important to repeatedly emphasize that the war against Hamas, Hezbollah, and Iran is not just Israel's war, but the war of the entire free world.
On the moral confusion of the JC's Jewish critics
Did any of the departing journalists consider resigning about the Guardian after, for instance, their cartoonist Steve Bell published antisemitic cartoons – particularly one about ‘Jewish power’ that could have appeared in a modern day Der Sturmer? Did they do any soul searching when the outlet legitimized the toxic libel that Israel steals Palestinian organs? Were they at all uneasy about the fact that their outlet endorsed Jeremy Corbyn’s Labour Party in two elections?
Israel will have no security without boots on the ground
Occasional terrorist hits are not enough; Israel needs a military presence.
The illusion of status quo
Muslim actions have upended the "status quo" on the Temple Mount through a series of substantial changes, long before Jewish practices shifted. If we're turning back the clock, it should apply to all parties involved.
Momentum has an expiration date – war in the north, now
The "Pager Operation" in Lebanon will not only be remembered as one of the most impressive intelligence operations in history, but it also created a new reality that led me to change my opinion about launching a northern campaign. The catch? This new reality is temporary.
Will Hezbollah strike back? It depends
Once the full extent of the damage suffered by Hezbollah becomes clear in the near future, the group's leadership will need to recalculate its approach to the war. The primary factor influencing the organization's conduct will likely be the number of casualties, both among Hezbollah operatives and civilians.