If you follow the news from Israel you know that the country is internaly unwell. Polarization is high, moderation in short supply. Can this push Israel as far as a civil war? Let’s think about it in three steps.
This week, it appears that Donald Trump surprised Israel by approving significant secret talks with Hamas.
A week ago, the IDF presented its internal investigations of Oct. 7 to the public.
Next week, when Eyal Zamir shoulders the responsibility for Israel’s security, he must also feel the responsibility to preserve the fine spirit of serving Israelis. Without that spirit, it would be much harder to remain optimistic about Israel’s future.
Qatar wields its power and influence in many ways, forging ties with countries and people.
Israelis who want the deal completed understand that Trump is the only powerful-enough person to force Netanyahu’s hand on this issue.
A clear majority of Israelis support “the possibility of Arabs from Gaza moving to live in another country” as proposed by President Donald Trump.
The fact that Trump surprised everyone by putting pressure on Israel to accept the deal doesn’t mean he won’t surprise again.
A shift in public sentiment reveals a changed Israel. Some will say the nation has hardened, revealing a crueler side. Others will argue the country has sobered, and was forced to become tougher.
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