Aaron Lerner

Hamas assets overseas:

Voluntary liquidation of Hamas' assets in Turkey can rebuild Gaza

The clean, fast, and practically politically viable path if there is a genuine transformation in Gaza.

How UNSC Resolution 2803 can be turned against Israel

There are flaws at the heart of the Resolution that could cost us dearly in the near future. Opinion.

Haredim are the biggest losers if we annex Judea and Samaria

Master politician Netanyahu is well aware that annexation would dramatically change the dynamics of Israeli politics. It would also affect the demographics even if Smotrich's plan is the one chosen. Opinion.

Answering Gallant's accusations:

An Oct 11, 2023 attack on Hezbollah would have been a disaster

I, too, was among those who pushed for us to take out Hezbollah's missiles back in October 2023. And I was wrong. Chaim Ramon shows why we had to wait. Op-ed.

Reality Check - Gazans consider Israel, not Gaza, their Homeland

You can rebuild Gaza, but they want Tel Aviv. A short, concise and accurate summary of the issue and why Trump is right. Op-ed.

Shouldn't we be saying "goodby" to the Houthis?

Who are the Houthis? How did they get to the point where they paralyze international waters and launch missiles against Israel? And why did the Houthis still have fighter jets for Israel to destroy this week?

Proposal: Law regarding reporting of critical information

A bill on how the passing on of information to the political echelons can be legally methodized is long overdue, because it seems that the Army and Shabak feel they are allowed to hide information from the elected PM. And what are they agreeing to in Lebanon? Opinion.

A dark hour in American leadership

While Bob Woodward's quotations of Biden cursing Netanyahu are a source of glee for antisemites and Bibi-haters, they reveal disturbingly that Biden cannot bring himself to concede that the PM is correct. Op-ed.

A deal now? Why does Gen. (res.) Yadlin insult our intelligence?

Old Dog OldTricks: Yadlin says Israel should make Hamas deal at any price after IDF attacks Hezbollah launchers this morning.

Israel must continue operations against Philadelphi tunnels

Any complacency on this issue is a certain road to disaster. Here is why:

Israel Independence Day "You shall rejoice in your holiday"

I feel it is an afront for us not to celebrate.

Netanyahu's place in history is tied to a Rafah invasion

Will Netanyahu make the decision that puts Israel on the road to destruction or the one that gives it hope for the future? Opinion.

Returning Gazans to evacuated areas means disaster

Only if Gaza is completely razed can the thought of returning there be entertained. Response to a letter in Arabic by Israel's NSC head.

Being tough and being prepared: Lessons for Middle East survival

Being tough pays off in the Middle East and so does being prepared for the worst. How Israel once behaved and should again. Op-ed.

US Slammed for Calling Israeli Land Purchase 'Occupation'

Strong criticism leveled on White House 'harsh rhetoric' against Jerusalem housing plans, and false use of term 'occupation.'