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May 13, 2019

Israel Risks Losing Its Ability to Deter Hamas

“Quiet for quiet” or “quiet for cash”?

For some time, Israel has followed the principle of “quiet will be met with quiet” in dealing with the Gaza Strip—and with its enemies in Syria and elsewhere. In practice this means that so long as Hamas does not launch rockets or conduct other attacks, the IDF will not engage it militarily, but any attacks will be met with a swift military response. To Amos Yadlin, the recent flareups show that this strategy is losing its effectiveness:

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May 13, 2019

  1. The U.S. Peace Plan Is Likely to Do More Harm Than Good

    A danger to American interests.

  2. Israel Risks Losing Its Ability to Deter Hamas

    “Quiet for quiet” or “quiet for cash”?

  3. In the Middle East, Nuclear Power Is a Stepping-Stone to Nuclear Weapons

    The sun- and oil-drenched Middle East has better sources of electricity.

  4. How a Jewish Volunteer Medical Service Saves Lives in New Jersey

    United Rescue should be invited to more cities.

  5. In Toronto, Muslims, Sikhs, Hindus, and Buddhists Gathered to Commemorate the Holocaust

    A rare moment.