“Readout” from the Middle East
The idea that American officials take orders from Israel is an old anti-Semitic canard, resurrected here to throw at the new administration.
Netanyahu Cries: Abbas Laughs
World leaders will not respect an Israel that doesn’t respect itself.
Gaza in the Dark is Not so Terrible
The Palestinian Authority (PA) has stopped subsidizing electricity in Gaza; a senior PA official said the reduction is intended to “dry up Hamas’ financial resources.” Accordingly, the Israelis will cut their supply of electricity to Gaza by 40%.
Maneuvering Between the Raindrops
Some might prefer “Maneuvering between the bullets” for the title of this note.
Being Right About Gaza Power Supply is Not Enough
Instead of cutting electricity to the strip, Israel must use the impending crisis to make Hamas a dramatic offer: Investments and prosperity in exchange for demilitarization.
Marking a Decade of Hamas Rule in Gaza
There is a de facto Hamas state in Gaza and Israel recognizes that fact – with the consequences.
Prioritizing Existential Risk: Israel’s Need to “Stay Focused” on Nuclear Threats
Although Israel continues to face multiple and often intersecting security threats, including terror, its core operational focus should remain on existential perils, especially nuclear attack and nuclear war.
Palestinians’ Real Tragedy: Failed Leadership
Under the regimes of the PA and Hamas, Palestinians are free to criticize Israel and incite against it.
Waiting on Washington
The Middle East would require a bold American leader to jumpstart peace negotiations in Jerusalem, if such a process is even possible.
Hoodwinking the Kuffar
We expect politicians to lie out of all sides of their mouths, to use doublespeak in order to seduce citizens to vote for them.