Ze'ev Schiff
An Israeli Defeat in Sderot
Even if we declare dozens of times that Hamas is under pressure and wants a cease-fire, it will not erase the fact that in the battle for Sderot, Israel has in effect been defeated. The superfluous declarations about the possibility of war with Syria should not divert our attention from the defeat in Sderot.
National Security Council Urged PM to End Lebanon War on 4th Day
Despite recommendation, no serious discussion was ever held over advise to shorten the war.
Surprising Conversations
A few days after the Six-Day War, major general Ariel Sharon asked me to come to his office. Sharon had a highly unusual request of me. 'I would like to ask you not to criticize prime minister Levy Eshkol anymore,' he said.
If That's How They Act in Gaza
It's obvious that the Palestinians do not want to, or are not capable of, keeping agreements. Israel has no choice but to continue to seek agreements with them, but it also must insist on maintaining broader margins of security.
Israel to Let Presidential Guard Train Near West Bank City of Jericho
Request for Abbas' PA force to train in Jordan Valley made by U.S. in light of Fatah-Hamas struggle over control of Gaza Strip.
A War This Summer?
The IDF is carrying out war drills, and it is reasonable to assume Hezbollah and Syria are doing the same.
A War This Summer?
With great fanfare, it was announced this week that the Israel Defense Forces was conducting a general command drill. Last week, it held an important war game. One would have to be naive to think the Arab camp is just sitting there and not conducting drills, maneuvers and large-scale training exercises.
The Wheels Did Not Turn
Israel's failure to find an operational solution to Katyusha rockets and Qassams could lead the country into a large-scale military confrontation with the Palestinians.
The Conspicuously Absent Issue
The Winograd Committee's report does not address the manner in which the Palestinian front affected the Second Lebanon War.
ANALYSIS: Olmert and His Gov't Are Unfit to Run the Next War
The Winograd Committee's interim report indicates PM cannot lead the nation into the next war and win.
Defense Ministry: Home Front Inadequately Protected for War
Treasury offers less than 10% of requested budget; Haaretz study: Wide gaps home front protection.
The Scoop Is All
The media coverage of this war was unlike that of previous wars. Unless we understand how reporting methods have changed, we won't be prepared if something like this happens again.
The Scoop Is All
The media coverage of this war was unlike that of previous wars. Unless we understand how reporting methods have changed, we won't be prepared if something like this happens again.
Israel's Message in Talks With Gates: Syria Is Preparing for War
U.S. message: Israel should avoid talks with Damascus; Syrian army increasing battle readiness, munitions production, acquiring weapons.
Gates Says Washington to Sell Smart Bombs to Saudi Arabia
Israel argues presence of such weapons in Arab countries undermines its military edge in Mideast.
The Victory Won't Be American
The growing Iranian influence in a Shi'ite-controlled Iraq could be detrimental to Israel, and the same holds true for a Shi'ite Iraqi pact with Hezbollah.