Netanyahu doesn’t want Israel to become preoccupied with its Southern Front. A cease-fire, that was first called for by Hamas, will satisfy him now, on the assumption that it will last a few years, as did a similar ceasefire in 2014. Meanwhile, he can, with less distraction, turn his nearly full attention to the arms […]
Hugh Fitzgerald: Netanyahu vs. Lieberman on Gaza (Part Two)
A report from the Jewish Institute for National Security of America’s (JINSA) Hybrid Warfare Task force, which is headed by several retired senior U.S. military officials, outlined this striking strategic threat that Israel will face in its next war with Hezbollah. According to the report, the next conflict with Hezbollah will “bear little resemblance to […]
Hugh Fitzgerald: Netanyahu vs. Lieberman on Gaza (Part One)
Last November, Avigdor Lieberman resigned as Israel’s Defense Minister. At the time, he accused Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who after two days of fighting had agreed to a cease-fire in Gaza, of not responding forcefully enough to Hamas. Netanyahu wanted to inflict enough pain to force Hamas to agree to a cease-fire, but did not […]
Argentina cancels World Cup warm-up match with Israel “in sympathy with the Palestinians”
Argentina were set to play in Jerusalem ahead of the World Cup in Russia. But the game has been called off after a top Palestinian soccer official called on Arabs to burn Messi posters if Saturday’s match went ahead. Jihadis operate by means of bullying and intimidation. Giving in to them only encourages more bullying […]