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Judicial commissions of inquiry are ill-suited to investigation of systemic failures on the scale of the October 7 attack. Israel ought to establish multidisciplinary teams operating like aviation accident investigation agencies and military operational debriefings – in order to draw institutional lessons and prevent the next catastrophe.
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What message does Washington send to its allies if it implies that a powerful partner such as Israel is so vulnerable that it must accept every demand made by its protector?
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History shows that Israeli concessions in the face of Iranian threats lead to demands being escalated, not to calm. In the Middle East, and certainly when dealing with the regime in Tehran, giving up freedom of action out of risk of escalation is not seen as an act of responsibility.
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Tehran has made significant concessions, entering the negotiations militarily weakened, economically devastated, and politically fragile. It is now critical that Jerusalem help shape the outcome of the talks.
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We are entitled to be angry with the American president. We are entitled to feel disappointed. But anger is not a strategy, and disappointment is not a substitute for self-examination. Neither relieves us of the responsibility to confront our own decisions and mistakes.
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The deal gives the Iranian regime a lifeline from the lowest point it has reached and resources to rebuild its capabilities. Instead of forcing Tehran to sever its ties with Lebanon, it strengthens Iran’s hold there. With an outcome like this, the Trump administration is making itself a laughingstock in the countries of the region.
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The arguments for Israel’s new death penalty law for Palestinian terrorists.
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Beyond Military Aid: A Concrete MOU Proposal
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The obstacles remain substantial, but with the right American commitment and support, there is now an opportunity to take Indonesia-Israel ties out of the shadows and into the sunlight.
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Trump’s style is irritating, but he continues to show profound understanding of the need to reshape the regional and global strategic architecture by eviscerating Iran.