Brig. Gen. (res.) Yossi Kuperwasser: The logic standing behind the establishment of the Pereh Unit is to enable significant improvement of the area defense in the Golan Heights, on the basis of quality reserve personnel residing in the region, and this under the area division [Division 210].”

This is part of the drawing of lessons from the October 7 attack, during which there was a significant shortage of skilled fighters mainly in the first hours, and the transition from routine to emergency was very problematic.

Published in JNS, December 09, 2024.

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Gilad Erdan: The report is a prime example of the international campaign which shares the same goal as Hamas—the elimination of the state of Israel. Most countries who understand the threat of radical terror will reject Amnesty’s absurd accusations. However, the report may give Hamas further hope that it will be able to hold out and survive … increasing civilian suffering and decreasing the chances of a hostage deal.

Published in TPS, December 05, 2024.

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The real genocide occurred on Oct 7th in southern Israel, not in the IDF’s response, which has gone above & beyond requirements of international law. In fact, Israel cares far more about civilians in Gaza, than Hamas. This makes the Amnesty International report all the more outrageous!

The interview took place on NEWSMAX TV on December 6, 2024.

UNRWA only sent a fraction of the total Gaza aid, 6.3%. Citizen Spokeswoman, Ruth Wasserman Lande explains that UNRWA is not a real aid agency and isn’t helping Gazans.

December 4, 2024.

Dr. Yossi Mansharof: America’s initial, fatal mistake was President Obama’s reluctance to enforce his own red line on the use of chemical weapons in that conflict. Now the Russians and Iranians are there, as are the Turks, and the West has little to do in Syria.

Published in The Sun, December 02, 2024.

Meir Ben-Shabbat: From Israel’s perspective, the most urgent thing is to ensure that Tehran does not exploit the renewal of the civil war for its own needs, to smuggle weapons, to consolidate forces and capabilities. Beyond that, Israel must ensure that the renewal of fighting in the southern Syrian Golan Heights does not spill over into our territory,” he continued, adding that Israel’s core interest is that Hezbollah, the Shiite militias, and Iranian elements be eliminated from the civil war in Syria.

Israel needs to take advantage of the new reality in Syria to act more decisively and firmly than before to push Iran and its proxies out of this country.

Published in Times of Israel, December 1, 2024.

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Arsen Ostrovsky discussing the horrific scenes from the Oxford University debate on Israel, his views on Canada following his recent visit there, where he met with Parliamentarians, Jewish community leaders and students, as well as views on state of antisemitism in the U.S., following the election of Donald Trump.

The interview took place on I24 on December 1, 2024.

Ruth Wasserman Lande: This is not a good deal; it’s a very, very bad deal. The question is, how does one choose between two bad options? Are we going to receive more weapons and much-needed ammunition from the United States of America because of the deal or as a result of the deal? The answer is yes. Will our army get some respite, as the Prime Minister suggested? In a manner of speaking, one could say so, although our military still maintains a very strong presence in southern Lebanon for the next 60 days to ensure that everything proceeds as planned.

The full interview took place on Channel I24 on November 27, 2024.

Ruth Wasserman Lande: Iran has expanded its influence by destabilizing countries such as Lebanon, Syria, Iraq, and Yemen—breaking them down economically, militarily, and socially before asserting control. This ideology is not limited to Israel or the Jewish people; it is a global threat. Iran supports Hezbollah as its Shia arm in Lebanon and Hamas as its Sunni radical Islamist counterpart in Gaza and the West Bank. Both are fueled by radicalism, often supported by Qatar and Turkey under President Erdoğan’s leadership.

Iran’s actions threaten regional and global stability, as well as Israel’s security. Addressing this expansionist threat is critical to ensuring stability and countering the radical Islamist agenda.

Published in LBC News, November 26, 2024.

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Ruth Wasserman Lande: There is significant skepticism among the Israeli public regarding the ceasefire because it involves a de facto agreement with a designated terrorist organization like Hamas. Many doubt that Hamas will adhere to the terms of the ceasefire. The IDF has uncovered a massive stockpile of weapons and extensive preparations by Hamas in Gaza, clearly indicating their readiness for the October 7th attacks. This has created widespread fear, particularly among civilians who are hesitant to return to their homes.

The interview took place on Times Radio on November 26, 2024.