As Israel navigates a fragile ceasefire, retired IDF General Amir Avivi spoke with Felice Friedson [1] of The Media Line about Israel’s strategic military challenges and broader regional concerns. Avivi detailed the need for a “dead zone” on the Lebanese border to counter Hezbollah, emphasized disrupting its supply lines, and called for international enforcement of UN Security Council Resolution 1559. He also highlighted the importance of strengthening alliances under the Abraham Accords and maintaining coordination with Egypt to secure the Gaza border.
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Avivi warned of risks posed by Islamist-led transitional leadership in Syria following Bashar Assad’s downfall, stressing the need for vigilance against groups like Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham. On Iran, he advocated for aggressive action targeting its nuclear program and called for a US-led coalition to project strength globally. He also discussed Hamas’s use of social media to track IDF soldiers and broader campaigns to delegitimize Israel internationally.
Friedson’s interview [1] captures the complexities of Israel’s defense strategies and its efforts to balance immediate threats with long-term regional stability.