And why Israelis must not cave to psychological pressure and stay focused on defeating Hamas until Victory in Gaza (VG) Day can be proudly declared, much like VE Day was on May 8th, 1945.
Thank you for speaking this so clearly. It’s sickening, but true, and as much as I despise Netanyahu, Israel cannot adopt Sinwar’s framing. I actually got angry watching Lucy Aharish the other day, falling exactly into that trap on live TV. One can only pray for a miracle now.
There are long articles you skip through looking to find the point of them and then there are long articles like this one. Your message is clear and important. Worth sharing far and wide.
Sheri, thank you for sharing that! As a regular reader of Israel Diaries, it means a lot to me. I started Tackle quite recently so your restack is also very much appreciated as it will help me build a base to amplify these messages. Let's keep writing and build a community of writers.
Netanyahu derangement syndrome is insane. He’s correct about this matter. Sinwar is playing isrsrl like a violin. He knows this. He was part of an insane prisoner exchange himself.
>He was part of an insane prisoner exchange himself.
Yes, good point! He knows firsthand how the public can be manipulated to put pressure on the government. His freedom was the result of the very process he is now trying to set in motion.
Thank you for speaking this so clearly. It’s sickening, but true, and as much as I despise Netanyahu, Israel cannot adopt Sinwar’s framing. I actually got angry watching Lucy Aharish the other day, falling exactly into that trap on live TV. One can only pray for a miracle now.
I can only hope that your article will touch as many people as possible - it’s a gem!
Glad to have discovered your Substack. More on my reading list now!
There are long articles you skip through looking to find the point of them and then there are long articles like this one. Your message is clear and important. Worth sharing far and wide.
Sheri, thank you for sharing that! As a regular reader of Israel Diaries, it means a lot to me. I started Tackle quite recently so your restack is also very much appreciated as it will help me build a base to amplify these messages. Let's keep writing and build a community of writers.
When something is worth sharing, it is worth sharing.
As a former psychotherapist, you speak my language. Happy to know you through your writing.
This is fantastic. Thanks, David.
Netanyahu derangement syndrome is insane. He’s correct about this matter. Sinwar is playing isrsrl like a violin. He knows this. He was part of an insane prisoner exchange himself.
>He was part of an insane prisoner exchange himself.
Yes, good point! He knows firsthand how the public can be manipulated to put pressure on the government. His freedom was the result of the very process he is now trying to set in motion.