Yoni Ben Menachem's Blog - נושא: Israel

The vision of the new Palestinian PM Muhammad Moustafa

24 March 2024

The new Palestinian PM presented the vision of the “Revitalized PA” that will be established, but there is no word in his vision about the war on terror, stopping the payment of salaries to terrorists and stopping incitement in the PA’s education system and media. There is also no statement of intent in his vision to return to the PA the security control over northern Samaria that it lost more than two years ago to armed terrorist groups supported by Iran.

The new Palestinian government will fail like its predecessors

21 March 2024

The Palestinian political system is outraged by the appointment of Mohammed Moustafa as the new prime minister and says that the new government will fail like its predecessors because it is not trusted by the Palestinian street.
Senior officials in the Fatah movement accuse Muhammad Moustafa of acts of corruption, his associates deny and say that these are lies based on political rivalry.

Establishing Temporary Military Governance with Palestinian Civil Administration: A Strategy for Gaza

19 March 2024

In the aftermath of conflict in Gaza, it is imperative for Israel to prioritize the dismantling of Hamas’ civilian government alongside the destruction of its military infrastructure. To achieve this, Israel should implement a multifaceted approach, including the establishment of a temporary military government and the empowerment of a Palestinian civil administration.

The Failure of Hamas

18 March 2024

Israel has yet to fully achieve its goals in the Gaza Strip, but it appears to be making progress towards them. Conversely, the failure of the Hamas movement is evident. It has inflicted further suffering on the residents of the Gaza Strip and prolonged the resolution of the Palestinian issue for many more years.

Exploring Parallels Between Yahya Sinwar and Yasser Arafat

15 March 2024

Two influential figures, Yahya Sinwar and Yasser Arafat, played significant roles in attempting to challenge Israel through acts of terrorism.
Despite their efforts, they ultimately failed, leading to significant repercussions for the Palestinian people. Israel’s ability to withstand Palestinian terrorism can be attributed to its national unity and unwavering determination to combat such threats, a point that should not be overlooked.

Yahya Sinwar’s Alleged Betrayal: Unraveling the Surprising Attack on Israel

11 March 2024

The clandestine planning and execution of the October 7 attack on Israel by the military leadership of Hamas in the Gaza Strip left many bewildered, including supposed allies such as Iran and Hezbollah. The decision to withhold the precise timing of the attack from these factions aimed to catch Israel off guard, a strategy that proved more successful than anticipated. However, this tactical maneuver ultimately backfired, leading to the erosion of Hamas’ control in the Gaza Strip due to a miscalculation of Israel’s response.

PA Members Also Involved in Terrorism

8 March 2024

Since the outset of the conflict in the Gaza Strip, numerous members of the PA security forces have been implicated in terrorist activities against Israel. Despite this, the PA leadership has refrained from actively combating terrorism and has failed to condemn the October 7 massacre. It’s imperative for the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) to maintain military pressure in Judea and Samaria to forestall any security escalations during Ramadan.

Yahya Sinwar and the Month of Ramadan

7 March 2024

The indirect negotiations between Israel and Hamas have reached an impasse, with Israeli security officials suspecting that Yahya Sinwar is deliberately stalling the talks to incite conflict during the month of Ramadan. Israel should consider taking decisive action during this period to address the situation in Gaza, as Sinwar seems to respond only to displays of strength.

Israel is trying to establish an alternative rule to Hamas in Gaza

6 March 2024

Israel is engaging in talks with clans and tribes in the Gaza Strip that are at odds with Hamas, aiming to secure the shipment of humanitarian aid and potentially delegate security responsibilities for certain areas of Gaza City. Hamas has vehemently opposed the Israeli initiative, labeling those involved as collaborators and threatening retribution at an appropriate time.

Palestinian Deception Government

29 February 2024

Palestinian Prime Minister Muhammad Ishtayeh tendered his resignation to PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas after serving in the position for five years.
Ishtayeh’s government will continue to function as a transitional administration until a successor is appointed.

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The vision of the new Palestinian PM Muhammad Moustafa

The new Palestinian government will fail like its predecessors