Benny Gantz, who is both a former Israeli chief of staff and a former defense minister, has written an opinion piece for the New York Times that explains the lessons Israel learned on October 7 and that he believes justify its impending attack on Iran. He also wants to share those lessons with the rest of […]
Benny Gantz: IDF Can Destroy Hezbollah’s Military ‘Within Days’
Benny Gantz, the former IDF chief and, until recently, a member of the War Cabinet, took the occasion of the recent Herzliya Conference to deliver himself of some thoughts on Israel, Hezbollah, and Gaza. More on his speech can be found here: “Benny Gantz: Israel can destroy Hezbollah’s military in days,” by Yonah Jeremy Bob, […]
Israel: Netanyahu dissolves war cabinet as Benny Gantz quits, ‘no affect on chain of command’
According to the New Yorker: Riffing on the Prime Minister’s motto of “total victory” against Hamas, Gantz claimed that “Netanyahu prevents us from progressing to real victory.” As a result, he said, “we are leaving the emergency government today with a heavy but whole heart.” A Guardian report stated that Bezalel Smotrich slammed Gantz, saying “there […]
Israel’s Work Permits for Gaza Enabled the Hamas Attack
Gazans got permits to work inside Israel. They came as killers and rapists. Among the litter of guns, Korans, and maps discarded by the Hamas terrorists whose bodies lie alongside bullet-riddled vehicles and dusty roads are green Gaza IDs with work permits. Normally residents of the Hamas territory can’t enter Israel, but work permits allowed over […]
Israel’s Last Leftist Government Issued 17,000 Work Permits to Gazans That Helped Hamas Enter Israel
“There was a view that Hamas would not screw that up.” Information about the attack is still being pieced together, but we now know that some of the Hamas terrorists had been agricultural workers who received permits to enter Israel from Gaza. Others provided information to Hamas. “What people don’t understand is that while Hamas […]
Bidenites Lecture Israel On Its ‘Rules of Engagement’
On September 5, the IDF released its report on the killing of the journalist Shireen Abu Akleh. Its findings are here: “Gantz Rebuffs US Call to Review IDF Rules of Engagement After Abu Akleh Killing,” by Andrew Bernard, Algemeiner, September 7, 2022: On Monday , the IDF released a report concluding that there was a […]
Israel’s Defense Minister says Palestinian Islamic Jihad got ‘tens of millions of dollars’ from Iran
And Old Joe Biden is working hard to remove sanctions and make sure that the Islamic Republic of Iran is as flush with cash as it can possibly be. “Gantz says Islamic Jihad received from Iran ‘tens of millions of dollars,’” by Itamar Eichner, Ynet News, August 11, 2022: Defense Minister Benny Gantz said Thursday […]
Israel Displays Evidence of Hamas’ Use of Civilian Sites
During the conflict between Israel and Hamas in May 2021, the Israelis often found themselves needing to hit Hamas hideouts – for both weapons and fighters – that had been situated near schools, hospitals, apartment buildings, and mosques. The IDF did what it could to minimize civilian casualties, by warning Gazans of impending attacks on […]
Two-State Solution or Jordan Option? Your Choice.
Joe Biden has come and gone in Israel with little to show for it. But he has, however, left some debris in his wake that will set the stage for Israel’s coming election. While he reaffirmed his support for the Two-State Solution (TSS), he went on to say “the ground is not right at this […]
Biden’s handlers reject Israeli request to speed up delivery of jets needed for defense against Iran
Which side are Biden’s handlers on? Oh, that’s quite clear. “Israeli request for speed up delivery of refueling jets rejected by U.S.,” by Yossi Yehushua, Ynet News, December 13, 2021 (thanks to Henry): The Biden administration has rejected Israel’s request to expedite delivery of two KC-46 refueling jets out of four purchased, which would facilitate […]