Swords of Iron
Indicting Israel unfairly: Defining genocide broadly
A Palestinian State? Yes — But only if it ends the war on Israel’s existence
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.
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Opinion: Netanyahu is not Sinwar but must go home
If Netanyahu announces a retirement date shortly, his words and military decisions will no longer be perceived as so political.
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Israel cannot afford to stop the war in Gaza
Israel’s national security is based on deterrence, advance warning, and decisive victory. On October 7, the warning system failed. If we stop the war now, it would mean giving up on decisive victory.
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Containing Hamas is a bad but legitimate strategy
The commission of inquiry will stay away from dealing with the politically disputed issue even though it is critical to understanding the default.
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The dangerous fantasy of independence from the US
Frustrating as it may be, Israel's defense sector can't fill in the supply gaps opened by months of high-intensity warfare
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Opinion: Don’t promise victory when there are hostages in Gaza
The cabinet ministers, and the prime minister himself, should understand that messaging victory when the hostages are still not home is not likely to convince us.
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October 7 was a feature, not a bug
The failures of that day were not the result of individual mistakes but of an entire strategic paradigm.
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Has Israel already lost the war with Hezbollah?
Depth, speed, and decisiveness. When it comes to Lebanon, Israel no longer seems to have any of that.