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Israel’s Defense Titans: Power & Profit Versus the People’s Trust
In Israel, the defense industry is more than a business. Companies like Rafael Advanced Defense Systems, Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI), and Elbit Systems craft the tools meant to keep a nation safe: the Iron Dome missile defense system - which has become a perverse source of national pride, drones scanning…
On the Murder of a Sister-in-Law
Tz’ela Gez’s funeral was held a few weeks ago. As seen in the footage, Samarian politician Yossi Dagan’s eulogy was interrupted by my sister-in-law’s bereaved sister, who shouted at him for politicizing the event and demanded that he stop speaking and leave the podium. I do not know who arranged…
Inadvertent Consequences or Deliberate Policy? Logically Deciphering Israel’s Policy Paradox
Introduction: The Search for Coherence in Paradoxical Policy The analysis of Israeli policy towards the Gaza Strip presents a series of perplexing strategic paradoxes. On one hand, Israel frequently engages in significant military operations aimed at dismantling Hamas's capabilities and infrastructure. On the other hand, there is substantial evidence, including…
Well-Meaning Buffoonery or Deliberate Strategy? A Re-Analysis of Israeli Operations, Qatari Aid, and the Gaza Conflict
Summary Our previous report examined the interplay between Israeli military operations, Qatari financial aid, and the geopolitical dynamics involving Hamas, Iran, and Hezbollah. Departing from the premise that negative outcomes were inadvertent, this report explores the possibility that policies seemingly detrimental to stated Israeli security goals were, in fact, deliberate…
Strategic Contradictions: Gaza Military Operations, Qatari Aid, and Israeli Parapolitics
Summary Does Israeli war rhetoric match reality? Has Israel been protecting Hamas all along? What is the role of Qatar in this dynamic, particularly concerning potential links to Iran/Hezbollah coordination? This report provides a detailed analysis of the interplay between Israeli military operations in Gaza, Qatari financial aid, and the…
Conflicting Reports: Aid Flow to Gaza Under Scrutiny
A stark contrast has emerged between recent media reports and on-the-ground observations regarding the flow of aid into the Gaza Strip, raising questions about the accuracy of claims that a Gaza aid embargo is in effect. Recent reporting from outlets such as the Associated Press (AP) has highlighted Israeli actions…
Israel’s Missile Alert Paradox: Re-evaluating Public Safety During Rocket Attacks
Since Israel’s inception, the sound of a missile alert siren has triggered an immediate and deeply ingrained response: a rush to the nearest shelter. This reflex, developed due to the persistently unchecked threat of rocket fire, is presented as a measure to provide civilians with crucial seconds to reach safety…
Is the United States Israel’s friend?
It is often asserted that the United States and Israel share a long history of strategic Middle East cooperation and political alignment. Evidence to support this understanding includes substantial military aid, joint military exercises, and intelligence sharing. The U.S. has repeatedly vetoed UN resolutions critical of Israel, to demonstrate commitment…
Geopolitics: A game of chess, not checkers
The world might be described as a complex of interwoven interests, alliances, and conflicts. To more effectively comprehend the intricate interplay between nations, it is imperative to shift our understanding of geopolitics from a simplistic game of checkers to the nuanced and strategic world of chess, with a pinch of…
Vassals in the Sand: How Israelis supported and funded Gaza attack tunnels
A recent revelation has exposed a link between a seemingly routine construction project in Israel and Islamic attack preparations in Gaza. Attorney Eliram Elgrably recounted the story of how he facilitated the purchase of sand that originated from the excavation of Hamas Islamic organization attack tunnels. Two years ago, Elgrably…