The Gaza war and the fall of Jerusalem: When Israel abandons morals for legalism - opinion
Rigid obedience to the law without understanding its purpose may result in the failure to defeat Hamas – just as rigid legalism once led to Jerusalem’s destruction.
UPON BECOMING IDF chief of staff, Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir visits the Western Wall in March. Only once he took command was a clear concept developed in Operation Gideon’s Chariots to sever Hamas from Gaza’s civilian population, says the writer.(photo credit: RONEN ZVULUN/REUTERS)ByHANAN SHAIUpdated:
