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Ron Ben-Yishai drafts the post-swap speech that Prime Minister Ehud Olmert won’t be delivering |
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Should Hamas maintain tough stance on Shalit, Israel can reintroduce Gaza siege |
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Ron Ben-Yishai examines truce, says Hamas, Israel yet to resolve three problems |
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Israel needs Egypt to cut Hamas off from Iran; Mubarak to determine lull’s fate |
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Part 2: Ron Ben-Yishai says Palestinians won’t have a state, but Iran will possess nukes |
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Ron Ben-Yishai foresees nuclear Iran, northern war, but also a stronger, more advanced IDF |
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After realizing Qassams ineffective, terror group focusing on guerilla operations |
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Hamas tries to 'heat up' Gaza area without giving IDF pretext for broad operation |
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Jewish state's current security strategy vis-a-vis Gaza, Syria: Biding time, salvaging lives until better options arise |
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Everyone seems interested in truce, but preparations for major operation continue |
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Gaza op has benefits but may have taught Hamas important lessons ahead of next round |
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Army creates new equation in Gaza aimed at eroding Hamas’ power ahead of incursion |
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Decision on major Gaza incursion already taken; preparations underway |
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Mugniyah assassination benefits Israel, but Hizbullah likely to seek revenge |
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Is rocket attack on northern town an al-Qaeda message to President Bush? |
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Releasing Barghouti in Shalit deal would be good for Hamas, and possibly for Israel too |
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Turkish struggle against Kurds reminiscent of Israel’s fight against Palestinians |
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America the big winner of Annapolis conference; Syria the big loser |
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Annapolis summit’s real objective is to reinforce America’s status in Middle East |
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Bush, Olmert may disagree, but army believes Syria ready for peace, Palestinians aren’t |
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Information provided by Hizbullah lacking; terror group believes Arad is dead |
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Monday's swap with Hizbullah may be first step ahead of more significant exchange |
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Now is not the time for major Gaza incursion; officials to weigh other options |
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Syria will attempt to make propaganda profit, but it is unlikely to turn alleged infiltration of aircraft into 'casus belli' |
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Only wide-scale IDF operation will curb rocket fire, but top officials are concerned |
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Suspicions remain, military preparations continue, but the level of tension has dropped. How did this happen and is it likely to change again? |
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Israel has four options for dealing with Hamas, but they are all bad |
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Long-range rockets already in place on Golan; is Syria preparing for war? |
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Israeli elites pick top units, shun field units that badly need capable troops |
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Defense officials make legitimate demands, but what about social causes? |
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Are massive American arms sales to Arab countries bad for Israel? |
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In face of missile threat, Israel must decide whether to invest in defense or offense |
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Reported Syrian-Iranian 'mega-deal' may be part of disinformation campaign |
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Well-protected home front would bolster Israel's power of deterrence |
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President Bush's speech aims to reinforce America's leadership status in Mideast |
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IDF more concerned with avoiding casualties than completing missions |
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Inquiries in wake of Second Lebanon War fail to formulate new security doctrine |
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Kremlin adopts traditional pro-Arab policy; Moscow's position unlikely to change soon |
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IDF operations in Gaza meant to keep Hamas away from fence, crossings |
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Timing of Shalit audiotape's release shows Hamas eager to finalize prisoner swap |
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Gaza militias challenge Hamas effort to stabilize Strip following takeover |
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Israel should evacuate Sderot, embark on rapid campaign to fortify homes |
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Large scale Gaza operation must be preceded by thorough preparation process |
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IDF chief of staff's performance main reason for Lebanon failure |
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Government lacks legitimacy to order Gaza incursion to curb rocket fire |
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Ex-MK Bishara knew he cannot refute evidence against him, so he escaped |
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Leadership's war performance affected by career, ego considerations |
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Winograd report won't cause a political earthquake, may even help Olmert |
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Without Israeli casualties, we cannot enlist international support for Gaza offensive |
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IDF soldiers just as motivated as in the past; leadership has changed for worse |
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IDF says likelihood of war low, but past experience shows need for caution |
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North Korean case shows Iran that nuclear program is a win-win initiative |
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Saudi mediation weakens Iranian influence on Palestinians; deal may bring calm |
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IDF's operation on northern border sends clear message to Hizbullah |
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Lebanon war raises difficult questions regarding decision-making process |
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Eilat attack proves Palestinian terror threat still lurking in the shadows |
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Patience, perseverance pay off, but new army chief now has to deliver |
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Halutz quits after realizing he was unable to regain public's trust |
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Now is not the time for diplomatic plans; we need stability first |
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Israel is sticking by restraint policy despite Qassam attacks mainly to give Abbas more time to prove his leadership and face up to Hamas, but also for fear on Shalit's life and to earn international backing for future operation |
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Assad unable to provide Israel with anything meaningful in exchange for peace |
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No reason for elation: Palestinian infighting bad for Israel |
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IDF needs to fix flaws soon in order to be ready for possible war in summer |
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Decades of corruption paralyzed government; Olmert, here's an agenda for you |
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If truce holds up it could serve as incentive for more positive developments |
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Artillery fire proven as least effective means in preventing rocket attacks |
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In wake of Saddam verdict, small spark could signal start of all-out war |
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Chief of staff waits for Winograd Commission to do 'dirty work' |
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Russia more concerned about EU expansion, US 'subversion' than Iranian nukes |
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In coming days, Olmert will be called upon to decide on Gaza assault |
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North Korea nuclear test proves that new strategy on Iranian issue is needed |
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Israeli army, society need to account for war's failures. If not they could repeat in next war |
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Hizbullah fighters fought more effectively than IDF soldiers |
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Baalbek operation sends sharp message to UN and world: If international community does not enforce main clauses of UN Security Council resolution, Israel will |
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The war in Lebanon is only part of a grand plan 'to wipe Israel off the map.' Therefore, it's not the time for a commission of inquiry but rather the time to take immediate measures in the hope that we'll be better prepared the next time around |
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Resolution 1701 constitutes clear diplomatic victory for Israel, and deserved recompense for suffering of its citizens. But much more work is needed to turn the declarations into reality |
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Wise application of ground forces is the only way to win this war |
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There is no reason to get over-enthusiastic about the US-France ceasefire proposal |
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Olmert knows the danger has passed: Despite the tragedy at village of Qana, he's got a few more weeks to act |
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Without a crushing victory over Hizbullah, Israel's long-term viability will be at risk |
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