While the international community is talking about a political fresh start in the Gaza Strip, Israel’s security apparatus is warning against a dangerous misconception.
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“We can and know how to stand our ground—even against our best friends when necessary,” said Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
The Board of Peace envoy said that Israel would not be required to withdraw from the Strip until Hamas disarms.
The Islamist group is “just as committed to terrorism today” as it was on Oct. 7, 2023, Doron Spielman says.
The IDF will not withdraw until Hamas is fully disarmed – Israel will defend its security interests even against its closest allies.
Israeli leaders say they will not accept a Gaza arrangement that again allows Hamas to survive as an armed threat.
Targeting Iran’s trade has advantages but only if determined and prolonged, Israeli observers explain.
As Trump’s postwar plan searches for countries willing to help stabilize Gaza, Uganda stands out as a rare African ally that has openly aligned itself with Israel.
“Israel is not starving children,” stated the Jewish state’s envoy to the United Nations in New York. “Israel is fighting Hamas terrorism, while Hamas uses civilians in Gaza as human shields.”
