What should be disturbing is not the mere existence of disagreements between friends, but the fact that they are based on a long-standing American view of the region and its problems through Western eyes – as if Palestinian society, and in fact all Arab societies, have Western values.
US intelligence underestimated the burgeoning tide of Islamic Fundamentalism, an oversight that it is contending with decades later.
According to the report, while this has dealt a significant blow, the figure falls short of Israel's reported objective of fully destroying the organization and signals its continued durability.
Netanyahu posted his statement on social media a day after his first conversation with Biden in nearly a month. Discussing his administration's position Friday, Biden said "there are a number of types of two-state solutions" and, asked if a two-state solution was impossible with Netanyahu in office, Biden replied, "No, it's not."
IDF Spokesperson Daniel Hagari says the tunnel's shaft was found in the Khan Yunis home of a Hamas commander.
