Israeli leaders shouldn’t neglect the history of fights against terrorism

Israelis are understandably horrified by the Oct. 7 Hamas attacks on their country. The resulting sense of trauma has fueled a desire for what Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu calls “mighty vengeance.”

But intense emotions often make it difficult to think carefully about the implications of one’s actions. Watching Israel’s growing military operation in Gaza, I am reminded of another invasion by another right-wing Israeli government — also in response to terrorist attacks — and how it ended, which was very different from Israel’s hopes.

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