Giora Eiland

Former NSC chief Eiland warns Israel’s diplomatic approach is harming vital interests

Eiland warned that Israel’s approach toward the world is "stupid, childish and dangerous," saying the country must prioritize dialogue to protect its interests.

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Giora Eiland attends a Defense and Foreign Affairs Committee meeting at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem on September 18, 2024.
Giora Eiland attends a Defense and Foreign Affairs Committee meeting at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem on September 18, 2024.

'Pathetic, sad, heartbreaking': Former national security hawk bashes Israel's war strategy

Eiland criticized Israel's strategy in both Lebanon and Gaza, and warned of Iran's outreach across the Middle East through its proxies.

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IDF tanks operate in the Gaza Strip. October 6, 2024.

IDF evacuates tens of thousands from northern Gaza amid Jabalya invasion

The IDF evacuated tens of thousands of Palestinian civilians from northern Gaza on Sunday as it invaded Jabalya for the fourth time.

|ByYONAH JEREMY BOB
PRIME MINISTER Benjamin Netanyahu has been implementing a policy of using force, without diplomacy, because any attempt at a non-militaristic solution could mean the end of his coalition, the writer asserts.

Retired general's 'siege plan' for Gaza sparks debate - opinion

'The Military Generals Plan' proposes imposing a siege on northern Gaza to force Hamas’s surrender, but lacks strategic depth. It relies solely on force, ignoring diplomacy and risks.

|ByNADAV TAMIR

Giora Eiland: 'The chances of returning hostages are not high'

"Sinwar's... goal is to demolish the State of Israel, so even the achievement of releasing all the prisoners is not enough."

OCTOBER 22, 2023By103FM VIA MAARIV ONLINE
People react as residents of Tel Aviv show support and solidarity with the families of hostages who are being held in Gaza, amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, in Tel Aviv, Israel, October 21, 2023

IDF strategy 2.0

The IDF has formulated a series of doctrinal documents and operational concepts, but the “IDF strategy” document is exceptional because it is well connected to the daily activity of the IDF.

MAY 22, 2018ByGAL PERL FINKEL
An Israeli soldier stands atop a tank near Israel's border with Lebanon January 21, 2015.