Gaza
It has less to do with ideological conviction than the fact that settlers anchor the IDF in place.
Israel’s actions in the recent Gaza flare-up show just how valuable self-correction can be. On every dimension, its performance was at least slightly improved.
To give Gazans a stake in their economic development, Israel could encircle Gaza with economic opportunities just beyond its borders—and thus just outside the terrorists’ control.
There are four possibilities for the Gaza Strip’s future, from continued decline to Egypt stepping in. Which is most likely?
There are plenty of nice plans for Gaza, but none that will change the core truth: Hamas will continue to seek Israel’s destruction, and Israel will continue to defend itself.
As long as Gaza is a problem for Israel, Egypt can play an important role as a mediator, prove its usefulness as an ally to the U.S., and avoid its slide into irrelevance.
Palestinians deserve a chance to elect a decent government without corruption or terror. Political reform can make Gaza better, and Israel more secure. Here’s how it could happen.
Why Guardian of the Walls succeeded where Protective Edge failed.
Injustin Trudeau.
Tunnel-digging employs thousands of people and costs tens of millions of dollars.
The benefits of humanitarian crisis.
Where twelve-year-olds learn to wield assault rifles.
The overthrow of Mubarak and the victory of Hamas.
It doesn’t want a repeat of 2014.
