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Israel's Strategy in Curbing Palestinian Violence


(Washington Institute for Near East Policy) Maj. Gen. (ret.) Yaakov Amidror - The first strategic goal of Israel's current war on Palestinian terror should be to change the mindset of Arab leaders who believe that Israel can be forced to make concessions. The second strategic goal should be to create a new kind of leadership within Palestinian society. The only way to achieve both goals is to fight terror relentlessly, though keeping in mind that Israel will have to negotiate with the Palestinians at the end of the day - another reason beyond the obvious why all efforts must be made not to harm civilians while fighting terror.
2002-12-17 00:00:00
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