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Part of the Israeli public thinks Israel should advance full sovereignty over Judea and Samaria in response to Western recognition of a Palestinian state.
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Rigid obedience to the law without understanding its purpose may result in the failure to defeat Hamas – just as rigid legalism once led to Jerusalem’s destruction.
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Hamas draws encouragement from the success of the “hunger in Gaza” campaign and the responses it generated worldwide and in Israel. They are also pleased with the connection made between the Palestinian statehood recognition initiative and the war in the Strip.
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Callousness and double standards are the reasons why Israelis increasingly dismiss Western pressures.
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When Israel seeks to offer Palestinians the opportunity to access aid in a secure area, it is inexplicably met with skepticism and resistance. Why is Gaza an exception?
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Hamas currently believes the momentum is in its favor and is hardening its positions. Advancing a voluntary migration plan would pressure the terrorist organization and also address allegations of starvation in Gaza. On the ground, it’s possible to shift the situation without increasing risk to Israeli troops.
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Get used to a revamped strategic situation anchored by a very strong Israel.
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The Hebron Emirate initiative, led by local tribal leaders, offers a compelling departure from the Palestinian Authority model and offers several advantages.
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Israel and Iran stand on the threshold of a new phase in their strategic confrontation, and Israel must act with heightened intelligence alertness.
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Here is a summer reading roundup of 17 recent deep-think articles on a range of issues: the Gaza and Iran wars, US-Israel relations, global antisemitism, Israeli society, and more.