The Biden administration has yet to provide a realistic alternative plan that could achieve the goals of the war without having Israel enter Rafah.
Israeli grand strategy, superpower relations, Abraham Accords, Palestinian-Israeli relations, internal security and governance
Head of the Misgav Institute for National Security & Zionist Strategy. Served as Israel’s national security advisor and head of the National Security Council between 2017 and 2021 and played a key role in negotiating the Abraham Accords. Prior to that he served for 30 years in the Israel Security Agency (the Shin Bet), heading three divisions: Counter Terrorism, Cyber Defense, and the Southern Command. Was awarded the US Department of Defense Medal for Distinguished Public Service.
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Meir Ben Shabbat: a long fight is unavoidable given the widespread public support Hamas enjoys, and its deep roots among the population.This is a complex challenge that demands determination and …
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The barrage reflects Hamas’ self-confidence and its benefiting from the Biden administration, who’s tying Israel’s hands.
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The deadlock in negotiations for the release of Israeli captives held by Hamas, coupled with American accusations against the group, has paved the way for Israel to launch the Rafah offensive.
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Israel’s first objective is to prevent attacks and demolish terrorist networks, of any kind and from any element. Above all else, topping the list of Israel’s foreign policy objectives is cementing and strengthening relations with the US.
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Meir Ben Shabbat to JNS: Israel must consider the possibility of seizing this opportunity to derive significant benefit, such as in the realm of preventing Iranian nuclear proliferation.Published in JNS, …