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Let NATO Nations Send Troops
By Ehud Olmert Mr. Olmert is a former prime minister of Israel.
ISRAEL’S MILITARY CAMPAIGN will continue until Hamas’s military capabilities are eliminated and it is removed from power. It’s hard to guess how long it will take, but if we are to be honest, it will take longer than Western societies are prepared to accept and longer than what their leaders — above all, President Joe Biden, a close friend of Israel — are willing to tolerate.
It is imperative for this reason that Israel provide the world with a clear picture of what it intends to do next, after the army has completed its work. The current Israeli government has no answer. It hasn’t had time to prepare a long-term strategy. But even if Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his coalition partners are unwilling and unable to propose the necessary next steps, the rest of Israel — and anyone who cares about its stability and security — can no longer avoid the question.
Here’s what I think should be part of that plan:
After the military campaign to remove Hamas from power and destroy its ability to fight, Israeli forces must withdraw all the way to the border of Gaza.
As that campaign now continues, Israel, the United States and other allies in parallel must agree on the deployment of an international force drawn from NATO countries, with their deployment agreed on by Israel and the United States and operating under the auspices of the U.N. Security Council.
The international force would take the place of the Israel Defense Forces in Gaza. Arab nations will probably not be willing to send in troops. While Egypt, Jordan, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain and Saudi Arabia desire nothing more than the destruction of Hamas, which is a destabilizing force for their own governments, none will want to be seen as lending a hand to Israel’s military campaign.
The international force would help create a different governmental administration and would start to rebuild the civilian authorities and governing systems in the Gaza Strip for approximately 18 months.
Israel must announce that with the cessation of its military campaign, talks will immediately begin with the Palestinian Authority based on a two-state solution — which is the only political horizon that can offer stability and cooperation between Israelis and Palestinians and diplomatic, military and economic cooperation between Israel and the moderate Arab states.
There is no doubt that the Netanyahu government is unwilling, unable and unprepared to make such moves. Before any of these steps may be taken, therefore, there is no choice but to get rid of this government. Once it is gone and as soon as the military campaign in Gaza is over, the first steps toward what comes next may be taken.
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Times, N. Y. (2023, December 13). Opinion | Gaza’s future: Here are 10 scenarios. The New York Times.
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By Ehud Olmert Mr. Olmert is a former prime minister of Israel.
ISRAEL’S MILITARY CAMPAIGN will continue until Hamas’s military capabilities are eliminated and it is removed from power. It’s hard to guess how long it will take, but if we are to be honest, it will take longer than Western societies are prepared to accept and longer than what their leaders — above all, President Joe Biden, a close friend of Israel — are willing to tolerate.
It is imperative for this reason that Israel provide the world with a clear picture of what it intends to do next, after the army has completed its work. The current Israeli government has no answer. It hasn’t had time to prepare a long-term strategy. But even if Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his coalition partners are unwilling and unable to propose the necessary next steps, the rest of Israel — and anyone who cares about its stability and security — can no longer avoid the question.
Here’s what I think should be part of that plan:
After the military campaign to remove Hamas from power and destroy its ability to fight, Israeli forces must withdraw all the way to the border of Gaza.
As that campaign now continues, Israel, the United States and other allies in parallel must agree on the deployment of an international force drawn from NATO countries, with their deployment agreed on by Israel and the United States and operating under the auspices of the U.N. Security Council.
The international force would take the place of the Israel Defense Forces in Gaza. Arab nations will probably not be willing to send in troops. While Egypt, Jordan, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain and Saudi Arabia desire nothing more than the destruction of Hamas, which is a destabilizing force for their own governments, none will want to be seen as lending a hand to Israel’s military campaign.
The international force would help create a different governmental administration and would start to rebuild the civilian authorities and governing systems in the Gaza Strip for approximately 18 months.
Israel must announce that with the cessation of its military campaign, talks will immediately begin with the Palestinian Authority based on a two-state solution — which is the only political horizon that can offer stability and cooperation between Israelis and Palestinians and diplomatic, military and economic cooperation between Israel and the moderate Arab states.
There is no doubt that the Netanyahu government is unwilling, unable and unprepared to make such moves. Before any of these steps may be taken, therefore, there is no choice but to get rid of this government. Once it is gone and as soon as the military campaign in Gaza is over, the first steps toward what comes next may be taken.
Citation (APA 7)
Times, N. Y. (2023, December 13). Opinion | Gaza’s future: Here are 10 scenarios. The New York Times.
Using this information answer the following:
Title of the article?
Date of the article?
Author of the article?
Where did the article come from?
Primary or Secondary Source?
Why was it written?
What is the author’s perspective?
Is this source reliable? Why? Why not?
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Title of the article: Gaza's future: Here are 10 scenarios
Date of the article: December 13, 2023
Author of the article: Ehud Olmert
Where did the article come from: The New York Times
Primary or Secondary Source: Primary Source
Why was it written: The article was written to present the author's perspective on what steps should be taken in Gaza's future, specifically focusing on the need for an international force to replace Israeli forces in Gaza and initiate discussions for a two-state solution.
What is the author’s perspective: The author's perspective is that Israel should withdraw its forces from Gaza, establish an international force from NATO countries to maintain peace and rebuild civilian authorities, and initiate talks for a two-state solution with the Palestinian Authority.
Is this source reliable? Why? Why not: The source, being an opinion piece in The New York Times written by Ehud Olmert, a former Prime Minister of Israel, can be considered reliable on the topic of Israeli-Palestinian relations and the situation in Gaza. However, as with any opinion piece, it reflects the author's perspective and should be taken as one viewpoint among many.
Date of the article: December 13, 2023
Author of the article: Ehud Olmert
Where did the article come from: The New York Times
Primary or Secondary Source: Primary Source
Why was it written: The article was written to present the author's perspective on what steps should be taken in Gaza's future, specifically focusing on the need for an international force to replace Israeli forces in Gaza and initiate discussions for a two-state solution.
What is the author’s perspective: The author's perspective is that Israel should withdraw its forces from Gaza, establish an international force from NATO countries to maintain peace and rebuild civilian authorities, and initiate talks for a two-state solution with the Palestinian Authority.
Is this source reliable? Why? Why not: The source, being an opinion piece in The New York Times written by Ehud Olmert, a former Prime Minister of Israel, can be considered reliable on the topic of Israeli-Palestinian relations and the situation in Gaza. However, as with any opinion piece, it reflects the author's perspective and should be taken as one viewpoint among many.