Lapid hails US-brokered Israel-Lebanon maritime deal, but does it really represent some kind of diplomatic breakthrough?
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Israel should be aware of the intrinsic flaws of all security guarantees, and rely on its own security capabilities.
Group of Zionist rabbis appeal to Scripture in reprimanding government for surrendering parts of the Land of Israel.
Reaching peace with adversaries in general, and especially for Israel in the Middle East, should not be viewed as a zero-sum game.
Critics say Israel gave Lebanon 100% of its initial negotiating position.
Despite Biden’s claims, the deal involves concessions to terrorists in exchange for quiet and empty US promises. That’s not the same as a peace based on mutual interests.
The best Israel can do now is hope that the accord turns out as Lapid insists, although he likely will not be the leader to see it executed.
While Lapid trumpets “victory” and Netanyahu crows “defeat,” Naftali Bennett says there’s nothing to get excited over, on either side.
Israel must not give in to US demands, but protect and nurture its own sovereignty and pride.
Security experts decry dangerous precedent in which Israel has seemingly surrendered in the face of Hezbollah threats.
