Giora Eiland

'Pathetic, sad, heartbreaking': Former national security hawk bashes Israel's war strategy

Eiland criticized Israel's strategy in both Lebanon and Gaza, and warned of Iran's outreach across the Middle East through its proxies.

 Giora Eiland attends a Defense and Foreign Affairs Committee meeting at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem on September 18, 2024.
 IDF tanks operate in the Gaza Strip. October 6, 2024.

IDF evacuates tens of thousands from northern Gaza amid Jabalya invasion

 PRIME MINISTER Benjamin Netanyahu has been implementing a policy of using force, without diplomacy, because any attempt at a non-militaristic solution could mean the end of his coalition, the writer asserts.

Retired general's 'siege plan' for Gaza sparks debate - opinion

 People react as residents of Tel Aviv show support and solidarity with the families of hostages who are being held in Gaza, amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, in Tel Aviv, Israel, October 21, 2023

Giora Eiland: 'The chances of returning hostages are not high'


IDF strategy 2.0

The IDF has formulated a series of doctrinal documents and operational concepts, but the “IDF strategy” document is exceptional because it is well connected to the daily activity of the IDF.

An Israeli soldier stands atop a tank near Israel's border with Lebanon January 21, 2015.