The euphoria in some circles regarding the Trump Gaza deal, matched by the despair in other circles, sidesteps the ambiguity of it all. If the deal frees all our hostages and requires a minor redeployment of forces from parts of Gaza, then a…
Category: 7. Opinion
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Illusions of peace: Strategic ambiguity in the new agreement
The newly announced agreement between Israel and Hamas — a hybrid of a ceasefire and a hostage-exchange deal — has been greeted across much of the world with sighs of relief and flashes of optimism. For the first time since the war erupted on…
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Another Trump-brokered agreement: Building a new order in the South Caucasus
As the geopolitical constellations shift in the South Caucasus, Baku is stepping forward with a bold vision for a new regional order. The 2025 Armenia-Azerbaijan framework agreement, increasing U.S. engagement, and infrastructure projects all…
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Israel celebrates hostage release, but the Gaza story is far from over
The hostage deal is in effect and, despite Netanyahu’s attempts to frame it otherwise, it marks the end of the war. The prime minister had no real alternative but to accept the full package at this stage. These are the maximum results he could…Continue Reading
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The limits of Trump’s Israel-Hamas deal
In the end, the U.S. mediation team did its job to the finish: both sides can go home saying they got what they wanted, both can claim “I won,” and neither got everything it demanded. Credit for that must go to President Donald Trump’s team…Continue Reading
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As the War in Gaza Comes to a Close, Netanyahu Needs to Resign Over the October 7 Massacres – Opinion
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Netanyahu’s Favorite Pundit Is Telling Himself the Gaza War Will Never End, but He’s Ignoring Trump – Haaretz Editorial
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A deal without teeth is a recipe for the next Gaza round
Opinion: Israel’s new deal with Hamas offers short-term relief and regional openings, but without strong verification, enforcement, and conditional reconstruction, it risks becoming a pause that empowers Hamas and sets the stage for the next…
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Iran planned a simultaneous invasion of Israel for years- only one occurred
In the image above – Subterranean approach and attack infrastructure of the Radwan Unit in the Aita al-Shaab/Ramiya area, aimed at the Zar’it-Shtula area. This infrastructure was suspected by us to exist already in September 2023.
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Netanyahu’s Lust for Power Is Not Yet Sated – Opinion
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