Sinwar expected more — what plan Israel missed
An op-ed by Lilach Sigan in Maariv analyzes how Israel is overlooking Hamas's strategic plan for international isolation of the country. Against the backdrop of sanctions by the UK and 11 countries, declining support in the US, and rising antisemitism in Europe, the author argues that the government is stuck in disputes over past concepts, failing to notice the current threat.
An op-ed by Lilach Sigan in Maariv claims that Israel is overlooking the strategic plan of Yahya Sinwar and Ismail Haniyeh for international isolation of the country. Against the backdrop of recent sanctions by the UK, joined by 11 other countries, and the closure of the British consulate in East Jerusalem, the author criticizes the government for its inability to adequately respond to the deteriorating international situation. Sigan notes that according to a Harvard-Harris poll, 30% of Americans support Hamas rather than Israel — a figure that has doubled in three years. She also points to rising antisemitism in Europe, particularly the victory of a neo-Nazi party in Saxony, Germany. The author argues that the government is stuck in disputes over past concepts, failing to notice the current threat, and that no future Israeli government will seek to establish a Palestinian state. The column also touches on the solitary struggle of Israeli activists such as Gal Gadot, Noa Tishby, and Shay Davidai without systemic government support.