Daily Archives: August 17, 1999

Within the Framework of the “Rules of the Game”

Hizballah is liable to look for revenge by "selectively firing" Katyushas, attempting headline-grabbing attacks in southern Lebanon in the coming days or by concentrated attacks on IDF and SLA positions. The elimination of military leaders...

Exercises in the Art of War

The Chairman of the Palestinian Authority is nervous and speaks aggressively. Hamas and the activists get the hint: He will not oppose a little "pressure" on Israel, which will also press the Americans. The...

Did Anyone Hear ‘Jihad’?

Did Anyone Hear 'Jihad'? The problem is not a new one: Palestinian leaders purport to seek peace with Israel but their actions suggest otherwise. The question is how to respond, as when Yasir Arafat speaks in...