Swords of Iron

Former hostage Gadi Moses proposes detailed mandate for October 7 state commission of inquiry

JPPI initiative argues that the scope of the investigation will determine whether Israel confronts the root causes of the October 7 failures.
Former hostage Gadi Moses proposes detailed mandate for October 7 state commission of inquiry

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Opinion Articles

Israel Must Not Forget Gaza and the Hostages as it Fights Hezbollah

Fighting on two fronts in no easy task, but its essential if we are to free the remaining hostages
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Opinion Articles

How Long Does a War Take?

While the public toils and tears, its politicians never quit politicking.
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Opinion Articles

Failure of key officials to resign after Oct. 7 has proven costly

The prevailing opinion was that “you don’t change horses in midstream.” It turns out that this was a costly mistake.
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Press Releases

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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Articles

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?
Articles
Opinion Articles

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.
Opinion Articles
Opinion Articles

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
Opinion Articles
Opinion Articles

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
Opinion Articles

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.