Deterrence

ANALYSIS:

Urban-warfare expert: Hezbollah suffered catastrophic damage

West Point scholar John Spencer asserts that Israel has regained its deterrence.

President Biden meets/pressures Prime Minister Netanyahu

Principle-driven defiance of US pressure is critical to Israel’s posture of deterrence. It is easy to find examples of that truth. Op-ed.

Arab affairs expert:

'In an all-out war, we will be alone'

Our enemies don't see the offensive, proactive, and cunning Israel. If our goal is silence, we will buy silence for another two weeks.

The Russian invasion: a wake-up call for Israel and the West

Irrespective of the final outcome, the Russian invasion of Ukraine serves as a wake-up call for Israeli and Western policy-makers. Op-ed.

Our enemies keep their focus

The “quiet” that Israel's leaders point to is the result not of Israeli deterrence, as they claim, but deterrence by our enemies.Op-ed.

INTO THE FRAY

Gaza - Déjà vu…all over again?

The Gaza problem was created by the belief that the Palestinian Arabs could have self-governance.Op-ed.

What does deterrence actually mean?

Deterrence has a cultural component for Hamas and involves more than IDF success,which is a point of departure towards achieving it. Op-ed.

Shifts in China’s political discourse

The People’s Republic has gradually and very deliberately let go of its overly prudent diplomacy in handling relations with the US. Op-ed..

Stabbing attack survivor: 'Judge harshly and deter terrorists'

Stabbing survivor Nirit Zmora demands her attacker be punished with all weight of law to prevent next stabbing.

When restraint invites escalation

Deterrence is not everything

Opinion:

Netanyahu forgot what it is to be Rightist

Prime Minister is harming Israeli deterrence, not building in Judea and Samaria, and not expelling infiltrators because he has no threat.

The Israeli security concept: Wandering through a maze

Moti Yogev:

'Liquidate Hamas heads'

First and immediate goal is victory over Hamas and its capitulation. Goal is to occupy Gaza and control security.

Shaked: Deterrence has been damaged - this must be recognized

'Hamas mustn't run our lives,' said Shaked. 'We won't reach any arrangement not including demilitarization or ceased expansion.'

MK Yogev:

'Supreme Court playing a part in decline of Israeli deterrence'

'Supreme Court must change and correct itself; cease interfering in security, political decisions which are not its purview.'

Updating Israel's deterrence doctrine

Moral posturing is a luxury when gentle people leading purposeful lives are being murdered in their homes. Opinion.

'The family supported the terrorist's actions'

Supreme Court rules that apartment of terrorist who murdered 2 remain sealed in light of support for terrorist's actions by family.

No more martyrs funerals

Analysis: How to Counter 'Carpet Missile' Scenario?

Former senior IDF officer confirms to Arutz Sheva Israel's defense against overwhelming Hezbollah missile attack is sorely lacking.

Danon: Netanyahu's Policy Brought 'Humiliation' on Israel

'Quiet met by quiet' led to continued rockets on Israel, says Danon, calling to 'topple Hamas' before deterrence completely eroded.

Minister: Operation in Gaza Ineffective in Stopping Hamas

Ya'akov Perry admits that while a full-scale assault in Gaza could temporarily provide peace, 'you cannot destroy an ideology.'

Bennett: Restraint Against Rocket Fire is 'Weak'

Jewish Home Chairman pushes 'zero tolerance' on rocket fire, slams implication that Negev less important to protect than Tel Aviv.

Minister Calls to Cut Aid to Gaza, Target Hamas Leaders

Transportation Minister Yisrael Katz blasts Israeli government's 'wrong policies,' urges it to do 'what needs to be done' on Hamas.

Former Intelligence Chief Predicts Gaza Operation

Amos Yadlin insists a small-scale assault on Hamas in Israel's future, rejects claims that Israel lacks deterrence.

Liberman Slams Ceasefire Proposal With Hamas as 'Huge Mistake'

Foreign Minister slams lack of deterrence during Sderot visit, calls for systematic operation against Hamas with US involvement.

MKs Call on Netanyahu to Fire Livni, Begin War on Terror

Israeli leaders begin to express frustration at lack of deterrence against terrorism, amid rising tensions and unrest.

Kadima Head Slams PM for 'Eroding Israel's Deterrence'

Shaul Mofaz, former IDF Chief of Staff and Defense Minister, says Netanyahu's policy led to abduction, rockets; 'no country would allow it.'

‘Russia, Iran and Syria Defeated America’

Former Israeli ambassador to US the: Iran-Syria-Russia victory signals an end to U.S. deterrence in the Middle East.

Video Shows IDF Deterrent at Low Point

Jerusalem Arab youths heap violent abuse on a Border Police convoy, which does next to nothing.

Video: Arabs Use IDF Vehicles for Target Practice

IDF deterrence is at a record low in Judea and Samaria, as video from Samaria shows.

Ex-General: Is Israel Waiting for Jewish Blood?

Former general: Each rocket should mean a dead Hamas leader or an obliterated Gaza street.

Israel Warns: We'll Hit Hamas, Hizbullah for Terror Attacks

Israel has issued a new warning: any terror attack on Israel will be answered with the IDF firing on Hamas and Hizbullah.