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Long before the events of October 7, and even more so following them, there can be no legitimacy for the lack of significant and very stringent border security enforcement.
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This position paper was composed in the context of discussions within the Israeli security and political echelons regarding the future of the Israeli presence in the Philadelphi Corridor.
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Could an Israeli-Egyptian mechanism, with US involvement, effectively replace direct Israeli control? Historical precedent offers little room for optimism.
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A complete victory in the Gaza Strip could shake Hezbollah Secretary-General Hassan Nasrallah’s confidence and demonstrate the potential consequences of conflict with Israel.
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Israel needs a formal, professional public diplomacy infrastructure in peacetime that will be prepared when crises occur.
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The law is clear – civilians lose their protection when they collaborate with Hamas and take hostages captive.
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A closer look at Hamas’ five key demands in the hostage release negotiations reveals its broader aspirations for consolidating power and influence.
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If the fighting stops with Hamas in power, the ‘day after’ will never begin. We will simply return to October 6. Only this time, with zero deterrence.
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While the IDF is still destroying Hamas’s military capabilities, there is no non-Hamas affiliated entity willing to accept civilian control of the Gaza Strip. Only the IDF can do this.
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Even if terror groups in Judea and Samaria seem far from mimicking that attack, the very intention to emulate Hamas’ pattern must be viewed with utmost seriousness.