Publication

This policy brief discusses the events around Operation Pillar of Defense of the Israeli Defense forces (IDF). The author assesses the success of the operation so far and its geopolitical consequences in the region. He argues that Israel must demonstrate its determination to expand the systemic damage to Hamas in order to increase the pressure on it and renew IDF deterrence. Nonetheless, Israel must also look for opportunities to end the fighting once the objectives of the operation are attained.