TIC - Israel

Israel – A Long, Desperate, Crooked, and Perilous Road to a Lasting Peace

Why was Israel caught off-guard? How could Mossad be fooled? How should Israel respond?

Surrounded by well over 300 million Arabs, Persians, and other potential enemies, Israel is in a most difficult/ if not vulnerable position. Hamas, a known terrorist group, conducted a very complex and nuanced invasion of Israel. This war is like no other. Hamas emerged from an elaborate tunnel system, by sea, and by air. The inescapable truth is that there was a massive failure of intelligence resulting in thousands of innocent Israeli civilians exposed to unimaginable horrors. The Israeli Defense Force ("IDF") was too late in responding as terrorists killed 260 concert attendees. Hundreds of terrorists invaded several nearby kibbutzim and unleashed unspeakable horror on innocent families. Hundreds of Israelis have even been captured and are being held as hostages or shields. What are some of the reasons for all this carnage? A multifaceted invasion on this scale necessitated considerable planning and training. How could Mossad miss it? Could internal political dysfunction be a factor? What is the end game and how do we move forward from it?

· Assuming Israel defeats and eliminates Hamas – what must fill the vacuum?

· Who will govern Gaza in the future? Should the blockade of Gaza be removed?

· What is the future of settlements in the West Bank, Golan Heights, and East Jerusalem?

· Why did the IDF, Mossad, and other named officials ignore considerable evidence of Hamas preparation?

· How must Israel respond to prevent a repeat of such a poor performance in future battles?

· Why did Israel lose the moral high ground so quickly?

· Is it possible for Israel and the Palestinians in Gaza and the West Bank to coexist peacefully in the future?

Presented by Mike Quinlan

Monday, February 24th
2:00 pm until 3:30 pm

Complimentary (Reservations Required)

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