Author - Charles Bybelezer, Amelie Botbol

The current standoff has effectively turned Carl von Clausewitz’s famous adage on its head: Politics is, for now, the continuation of war by other means.

“We can and know how to stand our ground—even against our best friends when necessary,” said Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

“It is likely that we will soon need to return and operate there to preserve the gains achieved against Hezbollah,” Smotrich told JNS.

“All of the hostages will be released very soon, and Israel will withdraw their troops to an agreed upon line as the first steps toward a strong, durable and everlasting peace.”

“Prior to Oct. 7, 2023, Gaza was a Palestinian state, and we know what the result was for southern Israel,” said Knesset member Ariel Kallner.