Gaza

Report: Israel Complied with International Law in Last Gaza War
Interview with Prof. Efraim Inbar

Frustrated by Israel’s Refusal to Allow Qatari Cash Into Gaza, Hamas Threatens Violence
Col. Eran Lerman: New Israeli government has a different strategy for dealing with Hamas, and as things stand it will not allow suitcases of Qatari cash to enter Gaza.

On the Israel-Gaza war
Interview with Micky Aharonson

Despite Gaza bloodshed, few see Abraham Accords derailing
Dr. Eran Lerman: Relations between Israel, the UAE and other signatories will stay on track.

Amid Gaza conflict, global response to Israel not as bad as on TV
General Amidror: The US understood Israel’s need to complete the operation against Hamas. And overall, world reaction to Israel’s campaign against Hamas has been encouraging.

French Response to the Israel-Hamas Conflict
Interview with Dr. Emmanuel Navon (French)

The Mistakes Made by Hamas
Interview with Dr. Emmanuel Navon

Israel responds to 400 rockets fired from Gaza
Interview with Dr. David Koren

Why can’t Netanyahu free Israelis from Gaza as easily as from Syria?
Col. (res.) Dr. Eran Lerman: Russian President Putin has strong relationships with both Netanyahu and Syrian President Assad, whereas Hamas has unrealistic demands.

On the deal to provide natural gas to Gaza
Interview with Prof. Efraim Inbar

Israel's Blockade Has Kept the Worst of the Coronavirus Out of Gaza. It Might Keep Aid Out Too.
Dr. Joshua Krasna: No amount of preparation could prevent the pandemic from battering Israel economically.

Is Gaza Livable?
Roundtable discussion with Prof. Efraim Inbar and other analysts.

“El verdadero peligro de Israel está en la frontera del norte”
Investigador en el Instituto de Estrategia y Seguridad de Jerusalem, y especialista en Islam e Irán, Yossi Mansharof analizó los últimos acontecimientos registrados en el sur del país, a pocas horas del cese el fuego entre Israel y la Yihad Islámica, en diálogo exclusivo con

Israel’s targeted assassination of terror operative sends a double message.
Prof. Efraim Inbar: At some time, a full-scale ground incursion will be inevitable.

Tensions between Israel and Hamas in Gaza.
Prof. Efraim Inbar speaks with TV7.

Will Israel launch a military ground operation in Gaza?
Prof. Efraim Inbar: A large-scale invasion is inevitable.

Is it time for the IDF to inflict ‘massive damage’ on Hamas?
Prof. Inbar: The IDF concept of using accurate intelligence for pinpoint airstrikes has proven deficient. A land incursion may be needed to convince Israel’s enemies that we are ready to pay a price in casualties in order to secure the well-being of our citizens.

'Israel, IDF decided to cross threshold not crossed before'
IDF Colonel (Res.) Dr. Eran Lerman tells Arutz Sheva 'Israel is trying to rewrite the rules of the game, with one clear emphasis.'

Why isn’t Iron Dome stopping these deadly rocket attacks?
General Yaakov Amidror: If a rocket is shot at a location less than a few kilometers away, we don’t have enough time to intercept it.

Amidror: Iran Behind the Gaza Escalation.
Why did the Islamic Jihad do this? The answer is again and again and again - Iran.

What’s the deal with the Gaza Strip?
The Israel Project interviews Col. (res.) Dr. Eran Lerman of JISS. He explains why Israel’s policy regarding the Gaza Strip needs to change significantly.

Does Hamas see Israel’s deterrence waning?
Prof. Efraim Inbar: Deterrence is a tricky notion. Dr. Eran Lerman: Hamas is irritating us in order to obtain certain limited gains through the negotiating process.

Gaza rocket hits Israeli home injuring seven; Netanyahu cuts short Washington trip.
Dr. Eran Lerman of JISS: “When there was intensive rocket fire on the southern area that borders Gaza, Israel found a workable modus vivendi, involving transfer of Qatari money to Hamas. If Netanyahu now reacts aggressively, then people will say the blood of those in the center of the country is thicker than in the south. If he does not respond, then he’ll be criticized for not doing anything in the face of brazen provocation.”

Political Dynamics Raise Risk for Israel-Hamas Clash.
Dr. Eran Lerman of JISS: “The anti-Hamas demonstrations that indicate a level of frustration and anger not seen before. (The missile fire on Israel) is a familiar tactic to refocus the tension on the real enemy.”

Rocket From Gaza Hits Israel, Prompting Netanyahu to Curtail U.S. Trip.
Col. (res.) Dr. Eran Lerman of JISS: Hamas is playing with fire.

How Hamas Brought Israel to the Brink of Election Chaos.
Dr. Eran Lerman: Lieberman was isolated by the rest of Netanyahu’s security cabinet, which supported the ceasefire.

Is the situation with Gaza ‘the problem from hell?’
Prof. Efraim Inbar: We cannot trust Hamas to keep the calm. Only when Hamas is afraid of IDF retaliation, which has yet to come, will calm prevail. General Amidror: A war in Gaza will only benefit PA leader Mahmoud Abbas and Iran. And we don’t want to give Iran any gifts.

'Hamas leaders should fear assassinations'
JISS President Prof. Efraim Inbar says Israel must exact a higher price from Hamas to ensure quiet, including targeting the leadership.

Syria in Gaza, Without the Russians.
Dr. Eran Lerman: The Gaza Strip is a microcosm of what is happening throughout the region - a reflection of the broader conflicts throughout the Middle East.

With an eye on Syria, Israel seeks broader truce in Gaza.
General Amidror: Israel needs to focus on the real issue: Iran in Syria, not on Hamas.

Between Ceasefire and War: Gaza on a Knife's Edge.
Dr. Eran Lerman: In a war to eradicate Hamas, the unknowns outweigh the perceived benefits.

After Hamas: Why Israel Fears A Power Vacuum in Gaza.
Dr. Eran Lerman: Israel’s reticence to cross the fine line between a “proportional response” and complete invasion is compounded by a lack of desire to re-occupy Gaza, which would be a huge political and economic burden and undoubtedly generate a major diplomatic backlash.

'The situation in Gaza isn't about to change'
Prof. Efraim Inbar: Israel must understand the situation in Gaza will remain unchanged.

Israel’s use of fatal fire in Gaza: Excessive force or justified mob control?
General Amidror: I reject critics who sit in an air-conditioned office, drink coffee and give advice to the Israeli army that is facing off against many thousands of Palestinians.

Israelis Reflect on Gaza: ‘I Hope at Least That Each Bullet Was Justified’
Col. (res.) Dr. Eran Lerman: The death toll has to be measured not against some ideal of a nonlethal solution, but against Hamas’s purposes and what would have happened if they had breached the fence.

Former NSC Head Amidror: South Africa And Turkey Not Important for Israel.
"The world doesn’t understand difference between a protest in Brussels and a terrorist group using a protest as cover to destroy a military barrier."

Gaza buries its dead as death toll from protests at fence with Israel rises to at least 60.
General Amidror: Hamas is a terrorist organization that is attempting to stop Israel from building a system that would stop their underground terror tunnels.

'Gaza is not Israel's responsibility'. Professor Efraim Inbar says Israel has no responsibility to aid Gaza, not providing aid may bring down Hamas.

Ex-IDF Deputy Chief at JISS: Gaza-West Bank Split Good for Israeli Security.

Tunnel Warfare with Hamas: Past, Present, Future. Comment by Gen. Amidror: The IDF will need to continue to update and adapt its tactics for combating the tunnel threat.