Not Just the Tunnels: The Destruction of Iran's Fortress Gave Israel a Once-in-a-Generation Gift | Avi Ashkenazi
The destruction of the Iranian fortress has created a political window of opportunity for Israel vis-à-vis Saudi Arabia, Lebanon, and Syria. Alongside this, an IDF investigation reveals a severe shortage of equipment and ammunition, and the article criticizes the political echelon for complacency and sanctifying political games at the expense of national security, arguing that the lesson from October 7 has yet to be learned.
The destruction of the Iranian fortress has given Israel a rare political opportunity, according to commentator Avi Ashkenazi. Alongside this, an IDF investigation reveals that soldiers fought without equipment and ammunition. The article sharply criticizes the political echelon for complacency and sanctifying cynical political games at the expense of national security, arguing that the lesson from October 7 has yet to be learned. The writer notes that heads of defense industries describe how the IDF begged for equipment and for the opening of production lines that were dormant due to the policies of the Defense Ministry and the government. On the other hand, Israel has received a once-in-a-generation gift to lead political moves vis-à-vis Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Jordan, the Gulf states, Lebanon, and Syria, given the dire situation of Iran and Hezbollah. The big question, he says, is whether Israel will embrace the opportunity or whether petty political games will prevent decision-making.