Wednesday morning’s rocket fire from Gaza into Israel. and Israel’s retaliatory attack in the strip, made it clear that a serious military escalation is closer than regulation. Murderous attacks take place in the West Bank, and professionals warn of an escalation there as well. The security establishment is committed to providing the best response to security challenges, but the political echelon is obligated to challenge itself and examine ways to establish a long-term policy with the Palestinians.

It turns out, once again, that the way in which both the left and the right relate to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict does not correspond with reality. Israel must formulate a path for itself that will lead to a separation from the Palestinians.

The reality in which we live proves that Greater Israel (Eretz Israel HaShlema) cannot be preserved, it is impossible to reach a “complete” peace agreement, and a second disengagement cannot take place.

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