In contrast to Israel, the Americans do have a well-formed strategy that strives to establish a united Syrian state with a centralized government that controls the entire country. However, the U.S. is having difficulties in realizing this strategy

No matter what, Hamas will claim it has won in Gaza. But Israel must define itself by its own values, not theirs – and those values are that we leave no hostage behind

Orit Farkash Hacohen said she would stay in the Knesset 'to ensure the opposition is not harmed.' This is the third resignation from Gantz's party, following former IDF chief Eisenkot and Matan Kahana's resignations, who cited disagreements over the party's future