Younis Tirawi | يونس
Part 2 of the 18 Oct post: Especially if the world is mobilized and it is set as a clear goal. If we really want—it is not a legend. But even if we define a more 'minor' goal that still marks a territorial price—a very wide security strip in the east (where a strict destruction zone will be enforced), the evacuation of northern Gaza, the selective return of residents, and the setting of an additional territorial price in such and other terrorism scenarios—it makes sense in itself. In any case, Israel is currently in the worst of all worlds. It is enslaved to a distorted world order with different interests than its own. It corresponds with impossible rules of engagement. And creates an incentive system that does not allow for victory. Because if all the residents stay and distorted 'rules of war' are enforced, what exactly is Israel supposed to do? How do you fight under such conditions? And if Israel accepts such a distorted framing, who will even take Israel's demand to evacuate hospitals seriously? If the rules of the game are that there are no demands or responsibilities from the Gazans, and even Egypt is not firmly required to absorb the population— hitting a hospital becomes a kind of lifeline for the Gazans. A card that symbolizes ceasefires, humanitarian aid, and Israeli restraint. And in such a case, why would the Gazans evacuate hospitals? So let's clarify again: logical pragmatism, to a degree. The USA is important to Israel. In armament, in diplomacy, and much more. Everything is clear. And yet, Israel must have red lines. In the current war, loss (or even a draw) is not really an option. The question of whether October 7th will be commemorated in a few years by our enemies as a second Nakba or as a tremendous victory is dramatic for our existence here. We must not lose. We must not close our eyes. We must not get addicted to slogans or an American bear hug. And we must not be stupid and conventional. This is a war for our very existence. This war must be won. Adam Gold