This lesson applies to the current fighting with the Lebanese terrorist organization, but it is even more important regarding decisions the United States and Israel will make about the next stages of war versus Iran. Partial success does not suffice.
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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Eight Concrete Measures for Israel and the U.S. to Pursue.
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Meir Ben-Shabbat: There is no way to ensure that problematic people, from an Israeli perspective, will not serve in the Gazan Police.There are very high support rates for Hamas in …
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Any deal with Tehran would serve as a lifeline for the regime. Ending the crisis without one, while tightening sanctions to hasten its collapse, is preferable to an agreement that might temporarily curb its ambitions but ultimately ensure its survival.
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Meir Ben-Shabbat: from Iran’s perspective, the very existence of negotiations already constitutes a strategic gain. From the standpoint of the Iranian regime, the very fact that talks are taking place …
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Meir Ben Shabbat: Hamas is no longer in a position where it feels its very existence is under threat; it remains the primary power in the Gaza Strip, deeply embedded …