Ya'alon: Bring down Iran regime, send ground troops into Gaza

Force should be used non stop against pal's. They need to be traumatized to the extent that they would forget about anything else. So the more force the better.

Hamas did not arise as a response to war, but as a response to peace. If you knew the history of the conflict, you would know that there first major bombings came during the first election of the Oslo accords period - and that was what got Netanyahu elected over Peres by a very slim margin. If the economy were the key, then what of the 90's? Are you aware that hundreds of thousands of Israelis were visiting the WB daily and some even Gaza in those times? Pick up a "Jerusalem Report" from those times and you will see for yourself. Same thing now with the Gaza withdrawal, they have invested in nothing but violence. As for Iran - Israel is already the most hated country in the world. I don't think Israel should attack Iran for other reasons, but do you really think Israel has much to lose status-wise?

I don't buy it, Ya'alon. But it's Ok, because you're a military man. The true solution to the problem is an internal one: a united Israel of mutual respect between all Jews (I don't believe the Arabs will buy into this). If you really want to solve Israel's problems, sponsor a program for enlisting the Ultra-Orthodox in the Army. Sponsor Haredi-Secular schools. How can you deal with the Palestinians if you can't deal with your own??

It is hopelessly naive to think that the palestinian hatred of Israel is the result of anything that Israel has done other than to exist. It is the existence of Israel that causes the palestinian people to follow the most anti-israel (and anti-american) leaders that they can. Israel policies have NOT been failures, the proof of this is that Israel still exists. The general is quite correct in that the best policy is to destroy as much of the Islamic terrorist warmaking infrastructure as possible. Abbas and Fatah are irrelevant, not because of Israel, but because they have been rejected by the palestinian people for not showing enough hatred of israel and enough commitment to attack israelis whereever they are.

When two nations are so much apart in everything, including culture, religion, traditions, etc, when they have been at war for many years the peace can come only when one nation will bring another to total submission.

DORIS , WHEN THE PRESIDENT CALLS OUT THE NATIONAL GUARD IN THE USA IS HE IMPLEMENTING STATE TERROR?? YOUR LUDICROUS POSTINGS REGURGITATED OVER TEN YEARS ARE BECOMING TIRESOME !! WHEN ARE YOU GOING TO ATTACK MUSLIM APARTHEID

Ya`alon`s points are correct, except for two: the points dealing with Iran and with Abbas. Every member of the international community perceives that there is some legitimacy to the Iranian nuclear program, legitimacy which arose from the threat posed by the strongest nation in the world when Bush identified Iraq, Iran and North Korea as constituting an ``axis of evil`` and followed through by invading Iraq. Therefore, though the point is moot, should Israel attack Iran the international community would simply respond by isolating Israel. The point is moot, because, without knowing where all of Iran`s facilities are and assuming that they are truly hardened, Israel cannot attack effectively. As to Abbas: Israel`s past attempts to manipulate the internal Palestinian situation and to drive the Palestinians out have been uniformly failures. This includes helping to install Hamas in order to weaken the PLO (under Eshkol and Peres) sponsoring the Christian Lebanese forces (under Begin), unilaterally withdrawing from Gaza (under Sharon) and arming Fateh (under Olmert). Simultaneously, the Government never stopped trying to drive the Palestinians out of the territories by home and crop destruction, land seizures and economy-destroying limitations on travel, transport and communication. And, the effect of all this has only been to harden Palestinian attitudes and resolve. Today, the majority of Palestinians believe that Israel is and has always been their oppressor, and that, therefore, destroying Israel would be an act of simple justice. Hamas loyalists believe that it is their religious duty to destroy Israel. Abbas loyalists believe that attempting to destroy Israel is disastrous for the Palestinians, and that it is better to make a deal with the Israeli devil. But, Hamas came to power and retains power because the Sharon and Olmert governments have seen to it that Abbas was unable to deliver any relief to the Palestinian people. Given the prevailing Palestinian view, improving the effectiveness of any Palestinian force is self-destructive foolishness. Instead, it is time for the Israeli Government to acknowledge that the Palestinians are not going to leave the territories and, therefore, to set about making the founding of an Israel-dependent prosperous Palestinian state possible. This means working with Abbas: to withdraw roadblocks and settlements; to open the transport of goods and individuals between Gaza and the West Bank and between the territories and the rest of the world, and to permit the Palestinians to build new homes and production facilities. At the same time, it must be made clear that these improvements are not due to Palestinian militance. And, this means a ground campaign in Gaza to eliminate those firing Qassams and to destroy militant`s arms and arms factories.

Unless there is fake Durson like most of Indrajaya's posts these days. You posted be prepared to go into Gaza alone. You posted, "Be willing to take casualties." And don't tell me you don't agree with his view that no matter what we do, Iran will get nukes. And Dutch uh? Well... mmm? You're no help either.

Another victory will not make a difference. Iranian Junta! The old bad Soviet Junta is now replicated in Iran. The Iranians and the Palestinians deserve freedom, but you need a majority who understands politics better than the Putins and the Inferior Leader Khamenei. We have to send a clear message to the doomed Palestinian people that the old fashioned religious and political leaders must be replaced by well educated modern thinking ones. Similar in character to an Abraham Lincoln or Ferenc Deak. Both were well trained lawyers, champions of the poor. =========================== And the defenders of Reason! =========================== Not God worshiping fundamentalists or pro-life clowns.

"Even now, western oil entreprneurs are working to secure control of Iraq`s oil resources. I am convinced that is the only reason Mr. Bush insists upon war." Jim of Murfreesboro At recent Congressional hearings, there was speculation that al Qaida was stealing Iraqi oil. But what you say makes sense. Western oil companies certainly have the resources. And with all the mercenaries alrready running around Iraq, who'd notice a few more?

Scotguy What can I say when you have already put it in such obvious way that only some of us know this truth.Indeed they wouldn't hesitate for one minute to do their worst,where they in a position to do so.Even the so-called Israeli Palis' who get subsidized with all the necessities from the Israeli government. Health,unemployment benefits,jobs,education facilities,etc.And what thanks do we get? More disatisfaction,traitorous behaviour etc.Never satisfied. I would dearly like to see how they'd fare were they in one of their brethren's countries.What a come down it would be!Wonder if they would go running to the U.N or to anyone else and begin to whine as they constantly do now. Finally,ungrateful comes to mind...

Why is this war monger and war criminal yalking so much these days.He's probably promoting his new book. Dear Ya'alon,you talk about bring regime change, some advice for be happy you have the US beside you,because you would not sound so confident and secondly be happy you have your large supply of nukes, and thirdly end the occupation if you care so much about peace. Remember one thing also, Iran has big guns and big bombs also.

The purpose of war is not to die for your country, but to make the other bastard die for his one. It is so sad to see that everything happens again and again. Personnaly, I sympathize with Israel.

amazed american I said above no surprise,about those two. Natalli is well known.That is one.As for MarkB oh dear,we do get them regularely from good ole'Netherland.Quite a few of them come here and spew venom,Mark B is one.There is also one called John from Amsterdam,and a few others too.We are quite used to them.Once I see the name(very recognizable)I never bother to read the posts,as invariably know what it will contain. I read Natalli's because it had a cute title. All those Zzzz,Zzzz,just couldn't resist it. Your response was appropriate,although you were surprised.Not to some of us though. Yes,they are a bunch of criminials and as such should be treated as such.No other choice. Now it is up to the high echelons to wake from their slumber,be more robust in their dealings. After all they want the whole CAKE AND YOU PUT IT QUITE PLAINLY,TRUE. The Hamas charter says plainly.Did you see Nastirallah ordering the Lebanese Gov'?

ya'alon is right! muslims hate the jews but hate the usa more so! jews are the lil satin usa the big satin they dispise us all!! its in the unrevised koran. we have muslim training camps in this country take them out now!!

by making clear that Israel is willing to live side by side with a viable Palestinian state, instead of propping up the Arab extremists with it's own extremist settlement policy in the West Bank. Israel is not a passive spectator in the Pal struggle between moderates and radicals.

Jim I will not say it will be an easy job,but it can be done.And yes with the right chain of command,it can be achieved. You than change tack,and introduce measures "education"what? they go there ,clean the palce up,then we can begin to talk about "EDUCATION" They have this mentality and respect force.They regard weakness as reward.this will never do. That is why I asked if you ever served,and not in past times,BUT NOW UNDER THE PREVAILING SIRCUMSTANCES.Okay Jim?

I hope George Bush is reading your post! Even now, western oil entreprneurs are working to secure control of Iraq's oil resources. I am convinced that is the only reason Mr. Bush insists upon war. I also think he wants war with Iran, and for the same reasons. The nuclear issue is incidental. Iran will eventually have its bombs, no question. But if western business can get a strangle-hold on Asian oil, it means $$$ in the short term. And damn the consequences, damn the Asian people. After all, war itself is profitable. Good for business.

Leon Yes! bring on Ya'alon and let him try and sort the mess committed by the present administration.He has the right credentials and can achieve much.What is more,there should not be of a prolonged fight.Just get in,do the necessary thing,AND OUT STRAIGHT AWAY.No,shilly, shalliying. Esther up there thinks not.But then Esther is neither a politician,or a "Commanding Officer" Somone has to act decisively,take the "cudgels" and on with it.They tried,and so far just "zilch".You cannot sit with your hands tied behind your back and hope by firing a few rounds by the IAF will do the job.It will not deter those down there that are constantly firing those kassams indiscriminately and kiling innocents.

Natalli How can they come back stronger,if they are all dead and burried?Now,there's thought to ponder eh?Yaalon's idea makes perfect sense. He doesn't say just do the job,BUT DO IT PROPERLY And get out,don't stay around.If that doesn't make sense,I'd like to know what can. You mention Meshaal.Oh dear,that man was one lucky "son of a gun" he was a gonner,dying!But thanks to the entreaties by the late King Hussain of Jordan who begged our Secret Service people for the anti-dote to save this crumb bum to live.So,we did more fool our people.Which shows to everyone the morality Israel has rather than the brutality of the Islamofascists And now we have him once again,and an additional bloody headache to deal with! Zzzzz,Zzzzz Wake up Natalli And Zzzzzzno more

"Ya'alon also proposed going into Gaza with massive ground forces to "clean" the area without taking it over for a long period." The trouble with this is that if you go in with ground forces and clean the area, you cannot expect it to remain clean, unless you are prepared to stay a while, at least as long as it takes for two generations to grow up and re-learn what it means to be at peace with their neighbors. All these quick fixes - go in, shoot 'em up and withdraw - are for the birds. Armed invasion is only the beginning. It is an IDEOLOGY that you are fighting. Long term re-education is the only viable solution.

Ya'alon , was a soulless commander in chief. I recall all the violence and murder of Palestinians under his watch. Not to mention how he wanted to print into Palestinian minds-- terror doesn't pay. Yet he seem to completely lose sight of his own state terror in getting that message across. yet I found it was a typical Israeli hard liners approach and it never worked as Palestinians refused to bow down to such bullying from ISRAELIS. God Bless them, I wouldn't either if it came to reclaim- my peoples' rights. Palestinian rights are every bit as important as theirs. Dutch

Without a UN resolution authorizing Israel to attack Iran, Israel will be launching a War of Agression. As Israel is quick to point out, land that is held as a result of fighting a defensive war is fair game. If Israel decides to launch a War of Agression against Iran and it's allies, Israel is opening the door to losing land permanently. Syria and Lebanon would be well within their rights to defend their ally, and to take and hold any part of Israel as part of that defense. So if Israel starts a war with Iran, and it escalates beyond Israel's control, expect Iran's allies to come to her aid at exactly the point when Israel becomes the most vulnerable. When Israel has their war machine stretched all the way to Iran while fighting an excalating conflict, Syria and Lebanon will strike Israel's exposed flanks. Any land they take and hold will become their land in a very legal way. You think you are bad asses and want war, fine. Just know the possible consequences.

Violence Violence and more Violence. That is the IDFs and general Israeli establishment's solution to all their problems.

well its about time. good to hear this.

What is the "opportunity" here? I don't get where you and Durston are coming from. There is no opportunity put foward to the Israeli's in any of this. Hardcore dominant elements of the Pali's are committed to throwing Israel out to sea. Period. You can't negotiate with people pledged "never" to negotiate, and when they do they lie within dozens of hours. Right now in Lebanaon you have Hezbollah an Iranian proxy telling the government they better not kick out the terrorists/murderers in the Pali camp up there. These people are all hijackers and criminals that have no respect for anyones government except Iran's sad to say. Look at Ahmadjenahad's(sp) eyes when speeching and you see the warrior within. These are not normal politicians who wheel and deal and finally settle for a compromise. They want it all! Their ego's are bigger than ten camels wide. So what is Israel's opportunity here? Be honest!

Abu Quisling Abbas first gained power as PA prime minister because he was acceptable to Ariel Sharon. He won the presidency with less than half of eligible Palestinian votes, even though he won the votes cast (probably a sympathy vote for Arafat's Fatah more than a genuine desire to see Abbas in power). He remains highly unpopular, like all Quislings, and Palestinians aren't prepared to follow him or obey his orders. That's why he is powerless to stop the violence. First and foremost, Palestinians need a new leader who is genuinely of their own choosing and whom they are willing to follow. Whether Marwan Barghouti retains enough popularity to step into Arafat's shoes is questionable, but what is beyond question is that Abu Quisling must be replaced, and he must be replaced by somebody acceptable to Palestinians without giving the US or Israel veto power over his selection.

This will save lives of Israelis and notthose of the enemy. The mistake in Labanon was to be more concerned about the enemy lives than those of Israelis. Israel needs a leader who does not apologise for killing their enemy in this ongoing war.

When private American citizens joined the IDF last year to fight the jihadist, I wept to myself in hope when nobody was around. When Isreal and the United States continue to conduct their policy of appeasing jihad, I feel fear in my heart. US AND ISRAELI POLICY ARE INCOMPLETE AND APPEASING A MOVEMENT AT WAR WITH THE WORLD! Leaders of Israel as well as the United States have allowed Jihad to break down the walls and foundations the free world has built its prosperity on. Citizens of Isreal, of the USA, wake up death is at your door!!!!!!!! please... wake up! stop the hype and fear the truth for this will move you...

According to your fantasies, we'll be buying tickets to the Palestinian Woodstock festival. All the major bands will come and play and donate all their proceeds for... rebuilding their broken cities, their broken economy, their mountains of garbage and their sewer that leads into the sea. Just, leave them alone and there will peace.... la de da de da zzzzzz back at you

Lisa, You said "Israel needs to throw out the enemy, resettle the land and only then do we have a chance at peace.". Isn't that partly why the Palestinians are fighting? I don't see how more land grabbing helps?

Thank you MG for your courageous posting. The failure of Israeli leadership to view the situation through Islamist lenses has resulted in failed policies, e.g. Oslo, Gaza withdrawal, and the Second Lebanon War. The powers of the West....well what can you say. They are gutless. Europe is being conquered and you don't hear a word from the politicians. So Mr. Ya'alon is the first leader who is willing to plainly state the facts and not obscure them through ideology or ignore them to hold onto the reins of power. He is a great man for this reason and one can only hope that he will be the next leader. If only we had such leaders in the US!

The Iranian people don't generally support their government but a foreign attack on them would probably cause people to rally round the government (like anywhere else) and create intense hatred for the attacker. I think it would be more likely to backfire than anything else. Iran's history of foreign interference in it's affairs leaves Iranians highly sensitive on this point, understandably. A just settlement of the Arab-Israeli dispute would deprive the Iranian theocrats of a key propaganda issue, strengthening their enemies, those who want real democracy in Iran. Forcing regime change in Iraq has been a severe catastrophe, shouldn't that make us reject similar schemes for Iran as far too risky? I'm commenting on action to force regime change in Iran, not action against their nuclear program, a very difficult issue.

Couldn't have said it better. Why can't the Israeli's see what crushing the Pals down again and again is bringing them on the long term? The saying that the Pals never miss an opportunity to miss an opportunity seems to be more and more appropiate for Israel as well.

According to Sharia law, waging a Holy War of Extermination (Jihad) against Infidel nations is every Muslim's command, with Infidels to be given 3 choices: (a) Embrace Islam; (b) Submit to Islamic rule as oppressed Dhimmi minority (so-called "Binational State"); (c) Death and destruction. There are only 3 ways to prevent this: (a) Decisively defeat and expel Arab Jihadists beyond insurmountable boundaries (happened only in Iberia, Sicily, Malta); (b) Sign a temporary truce (Hudna), which Arab Jihadists are allowed for up to 10 years, until strong enough to renew attacks (back to Sq. 1!); (c) Evacuate and emigrate to another land. Arab leaders know, if they break above Sharia commands, their verdict is certain death - see Abdullah I of Jordan, Anwar Sadat, or what Arafat was afraid of at Camp David II. Everything else is just empty talk! Yaalon is the rare Israeli leader with courage - and honesty - to tell this bitter truth to his people and to the world.

Of course Israel Has to take steps to stem the flow of missiles, but a massive ground attack will only stop it for the short term. A structural change within the Palestinian society needs to happen for a chance for Peace. The old rules continue the stalemate. However, change comes slowly in the Middle East and forbearance is a prerequisite. It's a pleasure to have a decent dialogue with you RNew.

With their iq zero policies, these guys will eventually come into power and bring even further suffering for the Palestinians. As Rnew said above, Hamas seems to forget that there is a real world and that they are militarily weak in comparisson to the IDF. They seem not to make distinguish in between propaganda efforts, tough words and raw military facts. One can say whatever one wants within one's bunkers but if you call for a confrontation you will have it, and if you are the weaker you will loose, no matter how tough you speak. Is this so difficult to understand??? Logic dictates that negotiation would be the best solution for the Palestinians, but Hamas does not seem to posses this valuable asset. For the Jew bashers: if Israel were the Nazi's you guys say they could easily wipe out the Palestinians destroy the Al-Aqsa and reconstruct the Jewish Temple. If the balance of forces were the opposite I am SURE that groups like Hamas would not hesitate in doing it.

Colin, I think you are so right when you say only the Palestinians can stop (rid themselves) of Hamas, but in the meantime you wouldn't expect Israel to sit and wait while the bombs and rockets are reigning down on them. There should be back channels of communication where the ultimatums are clear and absolutely none of these threats from either side in public. Arabs including Palestinians are a charming and hospitable people but they do not respect weakness in their adversary and at the momment after unilateral withdrawels from Lebanon and Gaza and the 2nd Lebanon war Israel is perceived as weak. Once the rockets have been silenced I hope we will have another round of peace talks where both sides show some genuine respect. If mutual aim of negotiations is a two state solution it could be achieved rapidly, but if the Palestinian dream continues to be a state at Israels expence then we are in for more of the same for the foreseeable future.

Ya'alon doesn't understand the basics. Hamas was born in response to the situation which had developed between Israel and the Palestinians. That situation had gotten worse, which made Hamas stronger. If the IDF were to go into Gaza and "clean" it by killing every single Hamas man, and also kill Meshal in Damascus in the bargain, the overall situation would be unchanged. This would bring about the rebirth of Hamas, stronger and more violent than before. As a military man, Ya'alons answer to any problem is to go kill some people. That is the type of thinking that has brought us to this crossroads of hubris and failed policy.

The only people who can stop Hamas are the Palestinians themselves. They have to see that Hamas will never bring them the delusions they promise, only suffering. This will take time, but it will happen. Charging in to Gaza by the IDF will only bring more bitterness and swell the ranks of Hamas for the next round to come. Ya'alon! think long term, as much as the short term hurts.

It's interesting how Hamas see's Israels responce to the barrage of rocket fire from gaza as aggression. They keep shooting themselves in the foot. There are many Arab states that despair at the idiotic actions of these terror groups. It is becoming clearer to all, that the aspirations of Hamas do not end with a Palestinian state in Gaza and the west bank, or even on all of current Israel but a greater Islamic state that will include Lebanon,Syria, and Israel. The poor so called Palestinian people are paying a tragic price for the insane dreams of their dimented elected leaders.

Hey there, you've got your names juggled hilariously! Ayalon (Labor) is a good man of peace, while it's Ya'alon (potential Likud) who is raring to mount his war-steed.....

Maybe it becomes clearer the further away one is from Israel, but there is no way to peace but to destroy Hamas, whatever the cost and whatever it takes. This may well be unfortunate, but it is also reality. Their cells, their leaders, their bomb making factories, their tunnels, etc. Whatever must be destroyed becomes the target. God bless Israel.

Former Chief of the Army Ayalon is right. Send the IDF into Gaza. Wipe out the population of murderous arabs. Kill every arab, man woman and child, the whole lot. After all, when Jews were killed in Nazi camps, no one murmered except our American friends. Only should Jews occupy the rightful land from Cairo to Baghdad and beyond. Use nuclear weapons to destroy Tehran and the whole of Iran. Kill millions and millions of them. After all, no one murmered when the Japs where nuked by our friends Americans. They are not even lowly arabs, they are, the hell, Farsis. Even Arabs hate them. We have our greatest friends George Bush Dick Cheney and Elliot Abram with us. We will destroy all enemies of our holy land. Long Live Jewry.

SOON ROCKETS ON TEL-AVIV!!! TO #1 AND ANYONE WHO SAYS DIFFERENT SIMPLY WANTS TO REPEL THE INEVITABLE......... THE RISE OF THE ISRAELI RIGHT!!!!!AND THE DESTRUCTION OF THE OSLO DEATH TRAP!

Every former Sayaret Matkal member who served when Moshe Yaalon was its commander can state truthfully that the unit had more accidents and failures than with any other commander. Yaalons problem is-he shoots from the lip like all Israeli generals and the public is tired of every Israeli generals lying, including Yaalon. Not one IDF general set foot in Lebanon during the 34 day war but all of them lie and claim they know what's wrong with the IDF. The IDFS glory days are long past. Generals should be worried on how Israel will survive over the next 10 years and not shooting off their mouths with childish delusions of grandeur

this man is clearly dillusional - bringing down Iran? how? 70 million people will not just stand there and watch when their country is attacked. Iran's nuclear ambition might be enough reason for Israel to attack, but it will not turn the Iranian people against the regime, on the contrary any attack by Israel will only unite the Iranians. and who is coming to Israel's rescue then? the USA? hardly possible, they dont even have enough soldiers for Iraq. the EU? unlikely, a war of agression is nothing it supports. the other arab countries? well..... Ya'alon for some reason believes that the other arab countries have their military equipment bought in the stone ages, better check first with Russia and China what response Israel can expect.

This man truly understands the dangers the world is facing today and that there are no partners for peace far and wide. Manufacturers of arms and coffins, unite and rejoice, redemption is not far away. Viva Ya'alon !!

Hizbullah defeated the zionist army, how could the Iranian power could be defeated? Iran will send Israel back in history if attacked.

Yaálon is not deluded by dreams of peace but knows the reality of the palestinian terror and lie machine. its time to wake up and fight this belligerent and genocidal people who never assume responsibility for their own actions and rely on the guilt ridden, exilic pseudo progressive elites in Israel to apologize for them. Enough is enough! it is time to make them understand that the Jews will never leave their promised land and will fight with vigor and confidence no matter how unpopular it will be in the western salons and capitals.

To anybody who is honest and can think logically would have to aggree with Ya'alon. We left Gaza hoping it would inspire the Palestinians to start on the road to self determination and prosperity but instead they look at it as weakness on Israel's part and an inviatation to continue with terrorism. This pricision responce of ours is will only suspend their operations for short periods of time. What is needed at this point is a massive incursion into the strip with the severest consequences for Hammas and all the other terrorist thug oraganizations. It's sad that the general population there will suffer, but they voted for Hamas and must bear responsibility.

we warned you before Olso and Gaza expulsion - missles in Ashkelon and Sderot. you gave ys some crap about "you don't know until you try" and "peace you make with you enemies" and "Arafat really can change." you laughed at us for 'living in the past' and being 'paranoid.' we warned you about homicide bombers - you said that the checkpoints are 'humiliating.' oh, and remember the "new middle East" of Peres? what a joke - Arafat will come and protect us !!!!!! yeah, right - the biggest Jew-murderer since Hitler is supposed to protect us. what we have is a REALISTIC right and a DELUSIONAL, MESSIANIC detached left living in the never-never land. dreaming, like the battered wife, that if we only 'give them a chance' and 'behave properly' we won't get beaten up. Israeli leftists = I-D-I-O-T-S that get us KILLED. my suggestion to Esther - leave Tel Aviv and go live in Sderot for a while.

The man is brilliant. He was the one that took the action against the terrorists in the west bank and crushed them. He is the one that warned Israel about the foolish abandonment of Gaza and was fired because of it. It pays to listen when he speaks and it pays to have him lead.

...should be examined and the Iranian regime should be brought down... Yeah, right. After that, the hardcore of hardest will emerge as the NEW ONE. First, Israel is confused. Second, afraid. Third, stupid. LOL.

Surely has learned by now, 'what goes around comes around!'

Israel needs to throw out the enemy, resettle the land and only then do we have a chance at peace.

Well, from the outside Ya'alon is having the time of his life, indulging in fantasies that he could never have allowed himself were he serving as a real chief of staff.....