פרופ' קובי מיכאל

Dr. Kobi Michael is senior reasearcher at INSS

Policy Papers

On the goals of the war – between national security and personal security

While Israel must show absolute commitment to the release of all the hostages, collective national security must be its top priority. The political echelon needs to make it clear to the public and the families of the hostages that it is imperative to stick to priorities in the war on Hamas. It is only by achieving military and political victory that Israel will create the conditions for the release of all the hostages.

Prof. Kobi Michael , Colonel (res.) Prof. Gabi Siboni

COMMENTS ON THE WAR IN GAZA Policy Papers 12.12.2023

Reversal of Direction – from the Gaza Strip to Judea and Samaria

A proposed framework for Palestinian civil management in Gaza, and Judea and Samaria for the ‘day after’ the Gaza War. Any future Palestinian administration will need to completely change the educational curricula, end nepotism and corruption, and dismantle all mechanisms for for perpetuating Palestinian refugee status

Prof. Kobi Michael , Colonel (res.) Prof. Gabi Siboni

COMMENTS ON THE WAR IN GAZA Policy Papers 06.12.2023

De-Hamasification as a Test of Israel’s Moral Clarity

In the face of Hamas’ evil, there can be no compromise. We must classify its atrocities not only as a crime against humanity but as a separate criminal category of evil.

Colonel (res.) Prof. Gabi Siboni , Prof. Kobi Michael

COMMENTS ON THE WAR IN GAZA Policy Papers 12.11.2023

October 13, 2023, Amman, Jordan: U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken, left, shakes hands with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas

The blind addiction to the Palestinian Authority

Statements regarding the return of the Gaza Strip to PA control at present are not just disconnected from reality but pose a great danger that we will end up replicating the system that existed there up until October 7.

Prof. Kobi Michael , Dr. Ori Wertman

COMMENTS ON THE WAR IN GAZA Policy Papers 05.11.2023

Israeli ground troops conduct operations in the Gaza Strip on Oct. 31, 2023.

The Ultimate Goal of the War – a New Regional and Global Architecture

The Gaza war should serve to upend the existing order and usher in a new regional order. This transformation will be reflected in a new regional framework that relies on the normalization process between Israel and the Arab world, spearheaded by Saudi Arabia. The great war against the axis of evil should not stop there. Israel and the free world must continue the relentless pursuit of the leaders of terrorist organizations and their operatives worldwide.

Prof. Kobi Michael , Colonel (res.) Prof. Gabi Siboni

COMMENTS ON THE WAR IN GAZA Policy Papers 02.11.2023

U.S President Joe Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu

America’s Bear Hug – No Free Meals

US support for Israel is strong, but containing the conflict in our region is a supreme American interest, and it remains to be seen whether Washington will also dictate restraint that will make it difficult for Israel to succeed in completing its mission in the Gaza Strip.

Colonel (res.) Prof. Gabi Siboni , Prof. Kobi Michael

COMMENTS ON THE WAR IN GAZA Policy Papers 25.10.2023

September 20, 2023, New York, NY, United States: U.S President Joe Biden, right, holds a bilateral meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the United Nations Headquarters, September 20, 2023, in New York City, New York.

A defense treaty with the United States is more harmful than beneficial

While a formal defense treaty between Israel and the US has several advantages, it will always be subordinate to America’s strategic interests, reducing Israel’s freedom of action. The principle established from Israel’s inception that “Israel will defend itself by itself” must be retained.

Colonel (res.) Prof. Gabi Siboni , Prof. Kobi Michael

Policy Papers 04.10.2023

US Israel Relations

From a Limited Threat to a Strategic Challenge

As long as it does not launch rockets from Gaza, the immunity granted Hamas from Israeli attacks allows it freedom of action in Samaria, Lebanon, and among Israel’s Arabs.

Colonel (res.) Prof. Gabi Siboni , Prof. Kobi Michael

Policy Papers 23.09.2023

Israeli Palestinian Conflict

When American progressives lose direction, an Israeli compass is needed

The proposal to return the Palestinians to the center of the stage undermines stability in the Middle East, which serves American interests.

Colonel (res.) Prof. Gabi Siboni , Prof. Kobi Michael

Policy Papers 11.12.2022

Israeli Palestinian Conflict