In the Media
Moshe Fuzaylov: I can tell you – the planning for the rescue of the hostages began immediately after October 7th. The Shin Bet formulated two teams the day after the massacre – one to settle accounts with everyone who was involved in crossing the border fence and the second one to gather the intelligence for eventual rescue operations.
Uninvolved civilians in Gaza is a type of science fiction. In Gaza, everyone is involved – some on an emotional level and some on a practical level. Anyone who can stab you with a knife will stab you there – and the rescue forces take that into account.
Published in Yeshiva World News, June 9, 2024.
Prof. Kobi Michael: We have to remain stuck to our ways and to be determined in this regard; As much we increase the friction with Hamas on the ground, we’ll be able to produce more intelligence, more operational opportunities.
The interview took place on the I24 channel on June 8, 2024.
Israel is preparing itself to launch an attack against Hezbollah in the north, just after it finishes the major operations in Gaza.
Brig. Gen. (Res.) Yossi Kuperwasser breaks down reports that Lebanon is preparing for escalation with Israel.
June 4, 2024.
Prof. Kobi Michael: I think that there are some problems with this proposal although it is referred to Israel and it was introduced as a proposal of the Israeli government I think that it is a very creative interpretation of President Biden to the Israeli government framework.
The interview took place on ILTV on June 3, 2024.
Prof. Kobi Michael: unfortunately, once again, Biden gave Hamas reason to be optimistic.
[The proposals] will make Hamas think that the president and the international community are about to heavily pressure Israel [into accepting a deal], so they believe time is on their side and that they have no incentive to make any significant movements.
Published in The National News UAE June 3, 2024.
Watch this briefing by Misgav Institute Senior Fellow Arsen Ostrovsky to the FIDF (‘Friends of the Israel Defense Forces’) following the recent ICJ & ICC decisions, how international law is being weaponized against Israel and the unprecedented extent to which the IDF has gone to avoid harm to civilians.
June 2, 2024,

