I was endlessly elated by the hostage rescue – for the 4 hostages involved but also for restoring my confidence in the IDF. They were heroic, audacious, and brilliant – worthy heirs to the legacy of Entebbe. I hope that the terrorists’ names are all forgotten and that school children learn the name Arnon Zmora for centuries. With friends in a tough neighborhood, it is such a relief to see them act tough when necessary.
I don't agree that this war is winnable by the IDF, at least as it is currently being fought. Hamas represents the Palestinians and has broad support. Israel needs to remove the Palestinians from Gaza. Problem is - there is literally nowhere to send them to. And the Northern Front is about to get opened up to full blown war, which will expand to other fronts. The West Bank front has been kept quiet, but how long will that last? Israel either has to defeat its enemies and make a place to send the Palestinians to, or go for total annihilation. And a full blown war is likely to involve a nuclear exchange with Iran. This will get very ugly before it is over.
I was endlessly elated by the hostage rescue – for the 4 hostages involved but also for restoring my confidence in the IDF. They were heroic, audacious, and brilliant – worthy heirs to the legacy of Entebbe. I hope that the terrorists’ names are all forgotten and that school children learn the name Arnon Zmora for centuries. With friends in a tough neighborhood, it is such a relief to see them act tough when necessary.
I don't agree that this war is winnable by the IDF, at least as it is currently being fought. Hamas represents the Palestinians and has broad support. Israel needs to remove the Palestinians from Gaza. Problem is - there is literally nowhere to send them to. And the Northern Front is about to get opened up to full blown war, which will expand to other fronts. The West Bank front has been kept quiet, but how long will that last? Israel either has to defeat its enemies and make a place to send the Palestinians to, or go for total annihilation. And a full blown war is likely to involve a nuclear exchange with Iran. This will get very ugly before it is over.