Stop living in la-la land: Only the IDF can curb Israel’s enemies – opinion

In an opinion piece, David M. Weinberg argues that only the IDF can curb Israel's enemies, criticizing American-led peace plans as unrealistic. He claims Hamas and Hezbollah will not disarm, and that the proposed international forces will not confront them. The article asserts that Israel must maintain freedom of action for counterterrorism operations and not withdraw from security zones until terrorists are disarmed.

In this opinion piece, David M. Weinberg argues that only the IDF can effectively curb Israel's enemies, dismissing American-led peace plans as unrealistic. He acknowledges the Kushner-driven initiative for trying to secure hostage releases but asserts that Hamas and Hezbollah will not voluntarily disarm. The article criticizes the proposed international stabilization force and the Lebanese Armed Forces as ineffective, and claims the US-led Board of Peace is backsliding on commitments, with weapons to be 'stored' rather than destroyed. Weinberg contends that Israel must maintain freedom of action for counterterrorism operations, citing reports of Hamas's fighting force at 40,000 and a drop in targeted strikes at US insistence. He concludes that containment policies have failed and Israel must adopt a proactive defense posture.