Geopolitics

Samuel J. Hyde talks with Prof. Gil Troy about Israel, Zionism, and his latest book

JPPI senior fellow Prof. Gil Troy sits down with Samuel J. Hyde to discuss his latest book, ‘The Essential Guidebook to October 7 and its Aftermath.’ The book seeks to help Jews and non-Jews, in Israel and worldwide, understand the events that have unfolded since October 7 in historical and ideological contexts.

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The time for difficult decisions has come

Israel cannot allow Hezbollah to continue firing into its territory with impunity, nor can it leave its citizens in the north living in fear, waiting for the next rocket to fall.
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Netanyahu hasn’t cared about Philadelphi Corridor for 16 years

Israel’s emotional whiplash: from war’s edge to hostage tragedy. Netanyahu’s strategy speech sparks controversy. Is prioritizing security over hostage rescue the right call?
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Plurality of Israeli Jews Oppose “Philadelphi Corridor” Withdrawal for Hostage Deal

Forty-nine percent of Jewish Israelis agree with the statement “Israel must not relinquish control of the Philadelphi Corridor even at the expense of a hostage deal.” Forty-three percent support the statement “Israel should give up control of the Philadelphi Corridor to enable a hostage deal.”
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Yaakov Katz, in a CNN interview: The situation in the north may escalate

Since Hezbollah began firing at Israel on Oct. 8, the government has tried to limit the scope of the conflict & prevent it from expanding. Has that now changed?
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Israel is in desperate need of a hostage deal and strategy

A deal is the order of the day, to be followed by the main task: elections, so that the elected leadership can finally formulate what Israel is lacking: a national strategy.
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The briefing Netanyahu did not give

An attempt to understand Netanyahu’s decision-making process regarding the Tehran assassination through an imagined briefing with a trusted journalist exploring the rationale and strategic considerations that may have influenced this bold move
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Israelis have several reasons to say ‘God bless America’ this month

In this topsy-turvy environment, Austin’s vow “to take every possible step to defend Israel” resonated boldly. So, too, does Biden’s firm message to Iran, repeating: “Don’t!”
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Israeli politicians who attack the US are playing with fire

The partnership with Israel’s key ally is the cornerstone of the nation’s security, yet right-wingers keep threatening to put its future in doubt
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Why did the Knesset sabotage Biden’s plan for Iran?

A US-led regional alliance against the Islamic Republic and its proxies is vital to Israel’s strategic security interests. The government should take greater care
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