Opinion: Overreliance could be traced back to policy decisions influenced by Obama administration's restrictions on spending US aid; Israel must adopt proactive problem-solving strategies to regain strategic independence and improve national security

Analysis: Expected hostage release deal calls IDF's plan to continue fighting and hold Gaza perimeter into question; Israel fears goal of replacing Hamas will be derailed

Opinion: Abu Neamah deserved to die long ago; IDF knew retaliation cost but is it worth 200 rockets and drones on north? A successor will rise; why not respond forcefully or target heavy rocket depots instead?