Ronen Itzik

Col. (Res.) Dr. Ronen Itzik argues that the fight against weapons smugglers on the Gaza-Egypt border is only part of the larger battle against Iranian terrorism and emphasizes the need for a broader strategic approach

Unprecedented offensive actions in the south and north, the elimination of senior Hamas and Hezbollah officials, and deterring Iran – what can we expect next?

Findings emerging from the study: 75% estimate that the current war will lead to the defeat of Hamas in the Gaza Strip

Israel must proceed in one of two directions: either accelerating or striving to end the operation. As time passes, the situation moves towards the political realm

A reality in which a terrorist organization can dictate the evacuation of Israeli communities is unacceptable and will lead to a continued erosion of Israeli deterrence and public trust in the defense establishment

Over the years, the Egyptian army, by turning a blind eye, enabled the building of an underground smuggling route between the Sinai and Gaza

Various societal and political changes that have taken place over the past two decades have challenged one of Israel’s strongest assets

Many in recent years have said that we do not need maneuverability (beyond something limited) in certain situations. They thought there was no real existential threat to Israel. It turned out they were wrong