Ex-Israeli Official Criticizes War Management
The article presents the views of Dror Shalom, former head of the political-security department at the Israeli Ministry of Military Affairs, regarding Israel’s failure to translate its military achievements into long-term political successes during the October 2023 war. He confirmed that the occupation achieved military progress on various fronts, such as destroying the capabilities of Hamas and Hezbollah, but was unable to achieve political stability or permanently end the fighting. Shalom attributed the delay in the prisoner exchange deal to policies of decision-making procrastination and a lack of political vision, considering that U.S. administration intervention was crucial in finalizing the agreement. He criticized Netanyahu’s government and the absence of strategic planning for the post-military operations, warning that continued losses highlight the need for a political pathway to secure a sustainable settlement and ensure that gains are maintained. The discussion also touched on the importance of strengthening relations with Arab countries, reorganizing governance in Gaza and the West Bank, and the warning against repeating mistakes that could lead to further deterioration of the situation.
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