Gaza

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.) Yaacov 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
Gaza Hamas

Restore deterrence, but bet on mediation

Iran and the smaller terrorist groups in Gaza want a full-scale war with Israel. Hamas does not. Israel should land a decisive, well-defined blow but back Egyptian efforts to broker a cease-fire.

Colonel (res.) Dr. Eran Lerman
Policy Papers 19.10.2018
Gaza
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The perception of weakness

The latest round of violence on the Israel-Gaza border has followed its familiar pattern. Neither party wants to blink first; whoever does will be at a disadvantage down the line.

Major General (res.) Yaacov Amidror
Policy Papers 13.08.2018
Gaza

Reasons for restraint

Why hasn’t the Israel Defense Forces used all of its force to combat the growing terrorism from the Gaza Strip? Not surprisingly, this is a question many Israelis are finding difficult to answer. For some, this frustration translates into blunt language directed at both the military and the political echelon. Yet even if Hamas foolishly

Colonel (res.) Dr. Eran Lerman
Policy Papers 12.08.2018
Gaza
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The advantages of a cease-fire

Israel would prefer not to go to war with Hamas over kite terrorism but Gaza's rulers should not confuse that with apprehension. The simple fact is that clear priorities must be set and Israel must decide which of the threats it faces is truly urgent.

Major General (res.) Yaacov Amidror
Policy Papers 12.08.2018
Gaza
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