Israel’s primary post-war goal in Gaza should focus on avoiding the type of thinking that allowed Hamas’s Oct. 7 assault to occur, says senior IDF strategist.

Six months into the war, Hamas’s fanatical goals of emerging as the ultimate victor remain in place, say Israeli observers.

While most of Gaza will now be subject to targeted military raids, Hamas in Rafah must still be disbanded in a large-scale ground operation.

Former IDF Military Intelligence chief Amos Yadlin: The problem is not Gaza. The problem is Iran.

The IDF sent its Commando Brigade backed by Merkava 4 tanks and air support to retrieve the corpse of Elad Katzir, whom PIJ murdered in January.

As Defense Minister Gallant promotes the idea of a multi-national force playing a role in Gaza, Israeli observers assess the feasibility of such an initiative.

The IDF has been devoting massive effort to securing aid routes, opening new routes and preparing to secure the pier to be constructed off the Gaza coast by the United States.

Israeli observers warn that the Shi’ite militias’ failure to date to mount a significant attack on Israel, the threat they post must not be discounted.

As aid continues to be looted in the Strip and pressure grows, former defense officials debate the merits of the proposal.

A former Israeli national security adviser tells JNS that Hamas’s attack could be part of multi-staged plan devised by Tehran leadership.