Ehud Eilam

The confrontation might have ended the series of draws Israel had in confronting pro-Iranian groups, yet the outcome does not necessarily mean the IDF developed a new way to beat them.

All in all, hybrid wars with non-state organizations have replaced high-intensity wars like the 1967 Six Day War, as Israel’s biggest challenge.

Mowing the “nuclear” grass means delaying Iran’s nuclear program as much as possible, by bombing it over and over again, if necessary. Although not ideal, it is much better than a nuclear Iran.

The PA, just like the Afghan government, is already fragile for several reasons, such as corruption, mismanagement and lack of public trust.

Israel and Hezbollah, which strive to prevent war, managed to contain the latest friction between them. However, next time, miscalculation by one or both sides might ignite a war.

Israel could consider adjusting its policy about China according to US interests, if the Biden administration gets tough on Iran.

Israel and Hamas must not focus only on resolving an urgent crisis. The Gaza Strip is in a downward economic spiral bringing it to the verge of collapse.

All in all, ending the current campaign will frustrate many in Israel who wish to defeat Hamas.

Iranian leaders have repeatedly declared that Israel should be destroyed. Therefore Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu emphasizes that Israel will not let Iran have nuclear weapons.

Knowing Israel can destroy their nuclear sites will deter Iran from trying to produce a nuclear weapon.