Israel must wake up to US and the world before national security is permanently harmed - comment
Can we keep some kind of security zones in Gaza and Lebanon for some period of years beyond the years we have already kept them? Very likely. As large as we currently have? No way.
Israel must quickly recognize the gravity of the situation and the importance of the United States and the global community to its national security. The October 7, 2023, massacre perpetrated by Hamas resulted in the deaths of approximately 1,200 Israelis, primarily civilians. However, the conflict did not end there, and Israel has yet to engage in a comprehensive counterattack or assert its new capabilities effectively enough to garner international support and safeguard its long-term diplomatic interests.
The U.S. midterm elections saw a backlash against Israel, with pressure mounting on weapons sales to Jerusalem. Simultaneously, European countries recognized a Palestinian state in fall 2025 without offering Israel any concessions. These developments signal a countdown for Israel's last opportunity to prevent permanent damage to its national security.
Permanent harm to Israel's national security means that no country will supply Israel with advanced weaponry such as F-35 and F-15 aircraft, nuclear submarines, or military-grade AI and quantum technologies. Many Israeli officials have claimed Israel has achieved weapons independence, but this claim only pertains to the quantity of bombs, not the actual advanced weaponry needed for defense.
Israel's time to change the narrative is rapidly running out. It may only have around one year left to alter the conversation before the upcoming U.S. presidential election, in which foreign policy platforms will be proposed by candidates such as Vice President Joseph R. Biden Jr. and Republican candidate JD Vance. This window is critical, as Israel must act swiftly to prevent its national security from being compromised.
The war against Hamas has been devastating, with Israel killing an estimated 25,000 Hamas terrorists and causing significant damage to Hamas' arsenal, territory, and missile capabilities. Additionally, Israel has eliminated numerous leaders of other regional threats, including Iran's Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Hezbollah's Hassan Nasrallah, and Hamas' Yahya Sinwar. However, despite these achievements, Hamas remains active, and the region faces ongoing instability.
To maintain its security, Israel must adapt its strategy and begin rebuilding in parts of Gaza and Lebanon that are currently controlled by Hamas. While political solutions may not be viable, Israel should continue to explore alternative approaches and receive recognition from the international community for its efforts.
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