Since Yahya Sinwar’s election as the head of Hamas’ political bureau a month ago, he has made a series of decisions that have escalated the conflict with Israel. The political leadership in Israel must now rethink its strategy toward Hamas to counter Sinwar’s recent actions and disrupt his agenda.
Hamas has decided to renew suicide attacks within Israel’s territory, with the approval of Yahya Sinwar, following deliberations at the top levels of the movement. Hamas and Islamic Jihad are attempting to create a “balance of terror” to deter Israel, in light of its successes in the ongoing conflict in the Gaza Strip and Judea and Samaria.
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) and the Shin Bet have successfully eliminated Khalil Makdeh, a senior terrorist operative, in a joint operation in Lebanon.
Makdeh, who was deeply involved in smuggling weapons and explosives from Iran to terrorist groups in northern Samaria, was targeted as part of Israel’s ongoing efforts to curb the influence of Iranian-backed militants in the region.
Senior security officials estimate that Iran will intensify the smuggling of weapons into northern Samaria in the near future, prompting armed terrorist groups to carry out attacks in retaliation for the assassination of Hassan Mahdavi. Iran’s intentions to flood Judea and Samaria with weapons have raised serious concerns within the Shin Bet, prompting the Prime Minister to announce plans for a new border fence with Jordan to prevent infiltrations and smuggling.
Iran is adopting a cautious strategy in its ongoing confrontation with Israel. Despite enduring significant setbacks in Syria, Tehran currently appears disinclined to engage in an all-out war with Israel.Rather than pursuing immediate escalation, Iran is intensifying its campaign of attrition against Israel while implementing a strategy aimed at uniting various arenas of conflict.
In recent times, there has been a noticeable surge in efforts by Iran and Hamas to incite Palestinians in Judea and Samaria, with the objective of provoking an armed intifada against Israel. Their tactics involve targeting Israelis on main roads and orchestrating attacks in settlements, aiming to cause harm and provoke significant unrest.
The current conflict between Israel and Iran and its affiliated groups marks a critical juncture in the complex dynamics of the Middle East. The so-called “axis of evil,” led by Iran, has achieved notable successes in surprising Israel and inflicting both human and economic losses.
The Israeli security establishment is deeply concerned about the mounting unrest in Judea and Samaria, fearing a potential explosion of violence. The situation has been exacerbated by the recent escalation of hostilities in the Gaza Strip.
The recent dismantling of the Hamas military infrastructure in the Gaza Strip marks a significant milestone in Israel’s fight against terrorism, reshaping the security dynamics in Judea and Samaria.
Meanwhile, the Biden administration eyes a renewed political process post-war, pushing for a two-state solution. However, Israel staunchly opposes the establishment of an independent Palestinian state.
Recent developments indicate Egypt’s active involvement in preventing potential targeted assassinations of key terrorist leaders. Specifically, Israel declined an Egyptian plea to commit to avoiding a reversion to the practice of targeted killings of Hamas and Islamic Jihad leaders.
With the leaders of these terrorist organizations retreating into hiding in Gaza due to their apprehensions of Israeli strikes, they’ve taken unprecedented precautions in regions such as Syria and Lebanon.
Since Yahya Sinwar’s election as the head of Hamas’ political bureau a month ago, he has made a series of decisions that have escalated the conflict with Israel. The political leadership in Israel must now rethink its strategy toward Hamas to counter Sinwar’s recent actions and disrupt his agenda.
Hamas has decided to renew suicide attacks within Israel’s territory, with the approval of Yahya Sinwar, following deliberations at the top levels of the movement. Hamas and Islamic Jihad are attempting to create a “balance of terror” to deter Israel, in light of its successes in the ongoing conflict in the Gaza Strip and Judea and Samaria.
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) and the Shin Bet have successfully eliminated Khalil Makdeh, a senior terrorist operative, in a joint operation in Lebanon.
Makdeh, who was deeply involved in smuggling weapons and explosives from Iran to terrorist groups in northern Samaria, was targeted as part of Israel’s ongoing efforts to curb the influence of Iranian-backed militants in the region.
Senior security officials estimate that Iran will intensify the smuggling of weapons into northern Samaria in the near future, prompting armed terrorist groups to carry out attacks in retaliation for the assassination of Hassan Mahdavi. Iran’s intentions to flood Judea and Samaria with weapons have raised serious concerns within the Shin Bet, prompting the Prime Minister to announce plans for a new border fence with Jordan to prevent infiltrations and smuggling.
Iran is adopting a cautious strategy in its ongoing confrontation with Israel. Despite enduring significant setbacks in Syria, Tehran currently appears disinclined to engage in an all-out war with Israel.Rather than pursuing immediate escalation, Iran is intensifying its campaign of attrition against Israel while implementing a strategy aimed at uniting various arenas of conflict.
In recent times, there has been a noticeable surge in efforts by Iran and Hamas to incite Palestinians in Judea and Samaria, with the objective of provoking an armed intifada against Israel. Their tactics involve targeting Israelis on main roads and orchestrating attacks in settlements, aiming to cause harm and provoke significant unrest.
The current conflict between Israel and Iran and its affiliated groups marks a critical juncture in the complex dynamics of the Middle East. The so-called “axis of evil,” led by Iran, has achieved notable successes in surprising Israel and inflicting both human and economic losses.
The Israeli security establishment is deeply concerned about the mounting unrest in Judea and Samaria, fearing a potential explosion of violence. The situation has been exacerbated by the recent escalation of hostilities in the Gaza Strip.
The recent dismantling of the Hamas military infrastructure in the Gaza Strip marks a significant milestone in Israel’s fight against terrorism, reshaping the security dynamics in Judea and Samaria.
Meanwhile, the Biden administration eyes a renewed political process post-war, pushing for a two-state solution. However, Israel staunchly opposes the establishment of an independent Palestinian state.
Recent developments indicate Egypt’s active involvement in preventing potential targeted assassinations of key terrorist leaders. Specifically, Israel declined an Egyptian plea to commit to avoiding a reversion to the practice of targeted killings of Hamas and Islamic Jihad leaders.
With the leaders of these terrorist organizations retreating into hiding in Gaza due to their apprehensions of Israeli strikes, they’ve taken unprecedented precautions in regions such as Syria and Lebanon.
