Gaza

Iran’s grip on Gaza is Israel’s nightmare

The notion that Hamas could be incentivised by the injection of funds from Qatar has proven erroneous or deeply problematic.

Dr. Jonathan Spyer
Policy Papers 13.05.2019
Gaza Hamas Iran

How to handle Gaza

The government should act with magnanimity towards the civilian population in Gaza while preparing the IDF for intensive warfare against Hamas.

Major General (res.) Yair Golan
Policy Papers 18.04.2019
Gaza
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Egyptian mediation in Gaza is a strategic asset by its own right

It is in Israel's interest to solidify the Egyptian role in Gaza, in the context of "conflict management" as a governing policy concept. Egyptian participation in the efforts to stabilize the situation in Gaza serves as an important component in the vital Egypt-Israel relationship. It also helps erode Hamas' pretensions of Jihad.

Colonel (res.) Dr. Eran Lerman
Policy Papers 18.04.2019
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Hamas misread the map

The IDF's response will be harsher than usual, not because Israelis in the center are more valued than those in the periphery but because of the emerging need to show Hamas that it has grossly misjudged.

Colonel (res.) Dr. Eran Lerman
Policy Papers 26.03.2019
Gaza Hamas

Reasserting Israel’s Deterrence in Gaza

It is necessary for Israel’s political and military leaders to readjust their conceptual framework concerning deterrence, and to engage the public in an open and effective dialogue on the deterrence equations. Also needed is a more specific and accurate capacity to strike fear into Hamas leadership by signaling both willingness and ability to destroy the assets that they value most.

Colonel (res.) Dr. Eran Lerman
Policy Papers 11.12.2018
Gaza

Restraint and Deterrence

Israel’s security requirements on other fronts, require containment of the conflict on the southern front, while continuing to build the western Negev notwithstanding Hamas’ arson attempts.

Major General (res.) Yaakov Amidror
Policy Papers 09.12.2018
Gaza

The threat is real

The challenge now is how to make it clear to the Hamas leadership that it should not believe is own supercilious words.

Colonel (res.) Dr. Eran Lerman
Policy Papers 18.11.2018
Gaza Hamas

In the Middle East, you win with fear

Only a crushing and devastating blow to Hamas will pave the way for a truce that would not be a victory for the terrorists.

Professor Efraim Inbar
Policy Papers 15.11.2018
Gaza

Gaza and the Middle East “Camp of Stability”

Israel's actions (or at times, inaction) concerning the future of the Gaza Strip cannot be isolated from the broader context of the struggle over the entire region's balance of power. Gaza’s dependence on Egypt, and perhaps Cyprus, constitutes a common interest of the “camp of stability” in the Middle East, to curb the influence of both Turkey and Iran, and to deny Abu Mazen the baneful position of a spoiler.

Colonel (res.) Dr. Eran Lerman
Policy Papers 19.10.2018
Gaza

A draw with Hamas is strategically unsatisfactory

Reducing enemy capabilities and ambitions in Gaza requires Israeli military readiness and government willingness to use force intermittingly, while maintaining a healthy and resilient Israeli home front.

Mr. David M. Weinberg
Policy Papers 19.10.2018
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