Israel's military response in Gaza has been largely successful, with rapid advances and fewer casualties. However, the killing of aid workers and the potential failure to achieve larger objectives raise concerns.
. Israel ’s military response has largely been a success, with rapid advances and fewer Israel Defense Forces casualties than initially predicted. Palestinian civilian casualties have been high, but Hamas is decimated. The problem?operatives and commanders. Yet, perfection is impossible in combat, much less when fighting in densely populated areas against foes who use human shields.
History is replete with examples in which battlefield success failed to translate to larger objectives. The history of the U.S.-ledis arguably just that — America won nearly every military engagement in Afghanistan and Iraq, nations that are now ruled or largely controlled by the Taliban and Iran, respectively. Tactical victories do not always translate to strategic wins.the Jewish state, launching attacks from Syria, Iraq, Lebanon, and Yemen, in addition to Gaza.
In a tough neighborhood like the Middle East, perception is everything. A failure to destroy Hamas is tantamount to an Iranian win. It will mean more wars and a more emboldened Iran. Israel has been right to prevent the opening of multiple fronts. But Jerusalem must not forget Gen. Douglas MacArthur’s adage: “In war, there is no substitute for victory.”
The writer is a senior research analyst for CAMERA, the 65,000-member, Boston-based Committee for Accuracy in Middle East Reporting and Analysis
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