Security is what Israelis want and what three years of the Al-Aqsa Intifada has denied them. Successive Israeli governments have been unable to achieve lasting security, and so have the tanks, helicopters, and guns of the Israeli Defense Forces. Assassinating the heads of terrorist organizations was supposed to bring security, but Hamas seems to grow two heads for every one you cut off.
As Israel reacts to bombings and attacks, the collateral damage to Palestinian civilians breeds new foot soldiers of hate. Not to mention international condemnation and increasing despair in the ranks of the Israeli army. Now leading figures in the military are saying enough is enough. They say they need a radical new strategy, even if it means unilateral withdrawal from the occupied territories. We hear one veteran warrior’s idea for securing Israel’s future.
Guests:
Iftach Spector, retired Brigadier General, Israeli Air Force
Chemi Shalev, political commentator for the Israeli newspaper Ma’ariv.