At the end of Benjamin Netanyahu’s first interrogation, his chief of staff entered the room — something that, as is well known, does not happen during police questioning. “Sorry, just a reminder — at 9:45 we have… If you need two or three minutes beforehand,” he said.   The Prime Minister responded: “No, we’re wrapping… Read More: Netanyahu’s direct examination is expected to be an endless spectacle… »

In this U.S. election, Benjamin Netanyahu didn’t even make a clumsy attempt to hide his preferences. At least twice during security discussions, he gave speeches saying that if Donald Trump is elected, it will be easier because Trump understands the Iranian issue. With the other side, it would be harder — like with Barack Obama,… Read More: Trump will not lend his support to Netanyahu’s ambitious plan. »

In February, a hostage deal could have been made. Benjamin Netanyahu thwarted it. Let’s imagine a hypothetical scenario where Netanyahu had made the deal then. In the first phase, dozens of hostages would have been returned alive, soldiers’ deaths would have been avoided, northern residents might already have been back in their homes, and the… Read More: Even after the assassination of Sinwar, Netanyahu is unwilling to… »

Years after the end of the Second Lebanon War, I interviewed the defense minister during that war, Amir Peretz. “Anyone who thinks they achieved a victory effect at a certain point in time in a particular event is wrong,” he said. “It’s amazing to see that the most heroic and significant operations — last 48… Read More: A ground operation in Lebanon is in Netanyahu’s interest. »

There is no certainty that the Prime Minister even wants to end this. It’s quite clear that he doesn’t. But for the sake of the intellectual exercise: how can the war be ended?   Hezbollah presents two main challenges. With future missile build-up deep inside Lebanon, it will be harder to deal with. Avigdor Lieberman… Read More: How do you end the war on all fronts? »