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Israel Kasnett

Israel Kasnett

Israel Kasnett, editor at the Jerusalem Center for Security and Foreign Affairs, offers expert analysis on Israeli politics, society and regional developments at JNS.org. With a deep understanding of the region, he delivers insightful commentary that challenges media bias and provides a clear perspective on Israel.

The U.S. obsession with a two-state solution clearly goes against the will of the Israeli public, and certainly does not mesh with what the Palestinians want.
Iran has reportedly authorized its Lebanese proxy to launch a large-scale attack on Israel if the IDF invades Rafah; Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has sworn to do so.
“We are witnessing a massive ramp-up in Hamas disinformation in its 11th hour, directly wired into its supporters in the United States.”
The idea that by combating terror Israel is creating more terrorists, coupled with Washington’s push for a Palestinian state and other seemingly hostile moves, “amounts to a BDS campaign to pressure Israel into concessions that jeopardize its security,” expert tells JNS.
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi has greater worries and “will not compound his country’s woes unless he absolutely has to,” experts tell JNS.
It’s “shocking” that a U.S. administration would push for a Palestinian state under ordinary circumstances, let alone after Oct. 7, said former U.S. Middle East envoy Jason Greenblatt.
“If we want to prevent the next massacre, if we want to dream of peace, then UNRWA can play no further part in Palestinian education,” expert tells JNS.
While U.S. diplomacy is not likely to lead anywhere, giving it a chance (and calling attention to the failure of U.N. Resolution 1701) could be critical for the legitimacy of an Israeli operation against Hezbollah, experts tell JNS.