J Street's opposition to the buffer zone stems from an abstract ideological discomfort. The debate should center instead on what can be done so that Israeli families can live without thousands of rockets aimed at their homes from a few miles away.
An adversary that does not accept the permanence of the opposing state does not experience a ceasefire as a settlement. It experiences it as a reloading interval. Israel must act in accordance with that unpleasant truth. Opinion.
Prime Minister Netanyahu visited the buffer zone in Syria where he held a security discussion and met with troops.
IDF Chief of Staff LTG Eyal Zamir visited and conducted a situational assessment in the buffer zone in Syria together with commanders.
During a meeting with US Ambassador and Envoy for Humanitarian Affairs, the Defense Minister stressed the buffer zone would be temporary and for security purposes only.
Israel wants 30-mile buffer zone to protect against Hezbollah, Iran - but doesn't want the zone controlled by Russia, report says.
Hamas destroys Gazans homes within 100 meters of border to create buffer zone in bid to ease relations with Egypt.
As part of buffer zone flooding project, first of estimated 17 expensive Hamas tunnels funded by Qatar unearthed in Gaza.
Human rights organization warns that Egypt’s military campaign against insurgents in northern Sinai is harming thousands of civilians.
Amid massive expulsion of Gazans, Hamas 'ministry' and witnesses say Egypt has now shot at its positions - but did Hamas contradict itself?
Egypt’s Prime Minister extends curfew that was imposed following two deadly attacks in Sinai in October.
Egypt begins work on doubling the width of a buffer zone along the border with Gaza, evacuating 1,220 homes in the process.
Work to begin next week to double the width of a buffer zone being built along Egypt's border with Gaza to prevent terrorist infiltration.
Amnesty International condemns Egypt's demolition of homes in Gaza as part of the establishment of a buffer zone.
Gaza residents complain of constant explosions 'worse than IDF op.' as their homes are demolished, and local economy collapses.
Egypt announces it will double the depth of a buffer zone along border with Gaza, after discovering more underground tunnels.
Egypt quickly destroys over 800 Gaza homes for 'buffer zone' while threatening Muslim leaders, as residents cry 'Egyptian Nakba.'
Tanks, helicopters and soldiers force Gazans to flee their homes before destroying them - buffer zone evacuation meets no criticism.
As part of its "buffer zone plan", Egypt has ordered residents living along the country's eastern border with Gaza to evacuate.
Due to Friday's attack, claiming the lives of 31 soldiers, President Sisi plans to expand the buffer zone on border between Gaza and Sinai.
Israel has allegedly reiterated its warnings to Syria over the Golan Heights, threatening the IDF will attack Syrian tanks on its border.
