A combination of inordinate, paralyzing fear and hubris.

A painful loss for Israel’s enemies.

For Hamas, politics is an extension of war by other means.

And the meaning of Hassan Nasrallah’s speech.

The closer the range, the greater the IDF’s advantage.

The Islamic Republic is watching closely.

Turn on the light and extinguish the fire.

The IDF should stick to its traditions of fighting fast, powerful campaigns that lead to clear, unequivocal achievements.

The battle for consciousness.

Politics and perceptions can count more than what happens on the battlefield.

Orde Wingate’s counterinsurgency rules.

Losing patience with sporadic conflict.

The U.S. is fighting the wrong war in the Middle East.

A threat to Israel and the West.