Arab-Israeli Conflict Archive

  • The problem with Binyamin Netanyahu is not one of intent, but that most of what he touches comes out the opposite of what he sought.

    Prime Minister Ibib

    The problem with Binyamin Netanyahu is not one of intent, but that most of what he touches comes out the opposite of what he sought.

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  • A logical Israeli response would have been avoiding falling into the provocation trap and suffering the political repercussions the Turkish NGO was trying to trigger. Instead, the Israelis decided to make a show of force. The Israelis appear to have reasoned that backing down would demonstrate weakness and encourage further flotillas to Gaza, unraveling the Israeli position vis-à-vis Hamas.

    Flotillas and the Wars of Public Opinion

    A logical Israeli response would have been avoiding falling into the provocation trap and suffering the political repercussions the Turkish NGO was trying to trigger. Instead, the Israelis decided to make a show of force. The Israelis appear to have reasoned that backing down would demonstrate weakness and encourage further flotillas to Gaza, unraveling the Israeli position vis-à-vis Hamas.

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