Once again, we seem to be at the start of a period of security-related events both in Judea and Samaria and in Gaza. While the two areas are linked, primarily by Hamas—from a strategic perspective, these are two different stories that call for a different attitude.

The situation in Judea and Samaria is static and stable. As we are expecting no diplomatic breakthrough—unless US President Donald Trump suddenly surprises us—all we need to do is to pursue the current policy, which is based on economic and security cooperation. If there are any lessons to be learned from the recent events, they are essentially of a tactical nature.

In Gaza, things are different: There, an Israeli initiative is required. The situation is unstable and could deteriorate very soon, whether in the form of a military outburst like Operation Protective Edge or in a more complicated scenario of a mass protest aimed at breaking through the fence and marching towards Israel.

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