Amit, you wrote ‘Israel had an opportunity to break the stalemate by destroying Hamas in 2026 but Bibi chose “not to exercise the full destruction of Hamas.” .. I must be missing something .. I was under the impression Israel was NOT allowed to destroy Hamas .. pressure from Trump.
The political side of this column didn’t last long. Amit’s own channel poll tonight puts Winter at above the threshold. The Miluim party with Zalika just signed with Einat Wilf an under the radar but very popular personality. They still may yet get 4 seats come Election Day.
Amit often is a great analyst but his dislike of certain parties can blind his judgement. Winter seems his latest obsession -2 days ago Amit was writing how Winter might join Smortritch. This was obviously last minute pressure not objective reporting since the column itself noted there was zero evidence of merger discussions.
In sum, this game is far from over and the lists that registered are all in the race. Interestingly the Likud has waited to the last minute because Bibi has not yet found a rabbit to pull out of the hat and his appointment slots he was saving for Winter and Haddad are sitting empty with no good options left for the aging and failing master of Israeli politics.
I’m for this spelling of Chanukah. The two k version uncomfortably reminds me of the haters’ Amerikka. And the Ch is more Hebraic-sounding to my American ears than just H.
On Israeli place names, yes PLEASE! It was quite challenging to find a train station on Apple Maps for Safed, or was it Tzfat or ??? Try planning a trip there FFS!
What is the argument that Hamas is still fully armed?
With Israeli capture if the Philadelphi Corridor its main smuggling route is shut. Rocket launches have ended for a long time, few antitank missile attacks are reported and the supply of small arms only goes down.
Replacing terrorists of many years experience with untrained teenagers does not restore the force.
Israel will ALWAYS be blamed for any breakdown.
Amit, you wrote ‘Israel had an opportunity to break the stalemate by destroying Hamas in 2026 but Bibi chose “not to exercise the full destruction of Hamas.” .. I must be missing something .. I was under the impression Israel was NOT allowed to destroy Hamas .. pressure from Trump.
The political side of this column didn’t last long. Amit’s own channel poll tonight puts Winter at above the threshold. The Miluim party with Zalika just signed with Einat Wilf an under the radar but very popular personality. They still may yet get 4 seats come Election Day.
Amit often is a great analyst but his dislike of certain parties can blind his judgement. Winter seems his latest obsession -2 days ago Amit was writing how Winter might join Smortritch. This was obviously last minute pressure not objective reporting since the column itself noted there was zero evidence of merger discussions.
In sum, this game is far from over and the lists that registered are all in the race. Interestingly the Likud has waited to the last minute because Bibi has not yet found a rabbit to pull out of the hat and his appointment slots he was saving for Winter and Haddad are sitting empty with no good options left for the aging and failing master of Israeli politics.
I’m for this spelling of Chanukah. The two k version uncomfortably reminds me of the haters’ Amerikka. And the Ch is more Hebraic-sounding to my American ears than just H.
On Israeli place names, yes PLEASE! It was quite challenging to find a train station on Apple Maps for Safed, or was it Tzfat or ??? Try planning a trip there FFS!
What is the argument that Hamas is still fully armed?
With Israeli capture if the Philadelphi Corridor its main smuggling route is shut. Rocket launches have ended for a long time, few antitank missile attacks are reported and the supply of small arms only goes down.
Replacing terrorists of many years experience with untrained teenagers does not restore the force.
they have enough to terrorize and control Gazans - as they are doing.
Glad to see Gaza's population is being treated as it deserves