Prof. Kobi Michael:Israel does not favor the idea of internationalization of its security needs. In this case, Israel will benefit from the outcome of internationalization of the Gaza Strip.Hamas intransigence …
Civil-military relations, national and internal security, Palestinian-Israeli conflict
Senior research fellow at the Institute for National Security Studies in Tel Aviv, and a visiting professor at The International Centre for Policing & Security - the University of South Wales UK. Served as deputy director general and head of the Palestinian division in the Ministry of Strategic Affairs. Has published 20 books and monographs and more than 100 academic articles and book chapters.
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Prof. Kobi Michael: Although this appointment is temporary – lasting 90 days with the option of extension – everyone understands that free elections are unlikely anytime soon. Once Hussein al-Sheikh stays …
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Prof. Kobi Michael: This move is in line with Hamas’ DNA. They will do whatever it takes to buy time to reestablish their hold on Gaza and exhaust Trump and …
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Prof. Kobi Michael contends that Israel must retaliate very aggressively, even disproportionally, to the ongoing violations committed by Hamas. He explains that if Israel fails to be strict and determined, …
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Jerusalem, Beirut and Damascus now share the goal of defeating the terror group and curbing Iran – cooperation that could pave the way for closer ties and eventual entry into the .Abraham Accords
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Prof. Kobi Michael expresses serious doubt that Hamas is taking President Trump’s ultimatum seriously, believing they are secured by Qatar and Turkey and are using the issue of dead hostages’ …