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Ami Ayalon warns that the current Israeli strategy is producing military victory but political, moral and institutional failure<\/p>\n
Ami Ayalon, the former head of the Shin Bet and one of the most popular figures in the Israeli security establishment, is one of the fiercest critics of the current government of Benjamin Netanyahu within the system. According to him, Israel continues to win on the battlefield, but is losing in the political, ideological and institutional dimension.<\/p>\n
You said earlier that Israel “wins every battle, but not the war”. How do you see this today?<\/p>\n
Today this is even more obvious than before. Israel has very high military capabilities and can achieve tactical objectives on the ground. But the fundamental problem is that this does not translate into political solutions.<\/p>\n
We are operating with an old logic of military power, as if victory on the battlefield is enough to produce security and stability. This is a strategic illusion. Modern warfare is no longer resolved by military means alone. It has a strong political and ideological dimension, and in this dimension, Israel does not have a clear strategy.<\/p>\n
What has changed in the nature of war that makes this more apparent?<\/p>\n
War has changed profoundly over the past decades. In the past, conflicts ended with clear military victories and political settlements imposed on the losing side. Today this logic no longer works.<\/p>\n
States face more and more often non-state actors and protracted conflicts without a clear end. This means that even when you achieve military success, you don’t necessarily have a political outcome. In this sense, Israel continues to think with paradigms of the past, while reality has changed.<\/p>\n
How does this affect Israeli society and democracy itself?<\/p>\n
The impact is very serious. When a society lives in perpetual conflict, the state of emergency becomes normal. And when the emergency becomes normal, democratic institutions begin to gradually weaken.<\/p>\n
In Israel this can be seen on several levels: in the weakening of the judiciary, in the concentration of executive power and in the increase of political polarization. When institutional control is weakened, the balance of democracy is disturbed.<\/p>\n
Another problem is internal fragmentation. Israeli society is divided into groups that no longer share a common vision for the state. This makes it very difficult to build a long-term policy.<\/p>\n
What is the role of the current government in this process?<\/p>\n
The current government has deepened this gap. Instead of seeking wider social consensus, it has increasingly relied on narrow ideological and political coalitions.<\/p>\n
This has brought about a situation where important decisions are no longer based on a broad national vision, but on the need to maintain the stability of the coalition. This is very problematic for a democracy.<\/p>\n
Also, there is a clear lack of will to fully integrate all citizens into the political system. When large segments of society feel excluded or under-represented, a dangerous gap is created between the state and the citizens.<\/p>\n
How do you see Benjamin Netanyahu in this context?<\/p>\n
Netanyahu has been the dominant figure in Israeli politics for many years and has deeply influenced the country’s political structure. During this time, institutions have weakened and power has become more and more concentrated.<\/p>\n
The main problem is not just an individual, but the political model that is built around his survival and his coalitions. This has created a political culture where short-term interests dominate the long-term vision.<\/p>\n
Today there is a widespread perception that political decision-making is more related to the personal survival of leaders than to the public interest. This is a clear sign of an institutional crisis.<\/p>\n
What is your conclusion about Israel’s future?<\/p>\n
Israel cannot continue to rely on military power alone. It may bring tactical victories, but not strategic solutions. Without a political vision that addresses internal and external reality, we risk remaining in an endless cycle of conflict.<\/p>\n
The real challenge is not only military security, but building a state that can maintain democracy, internal cohesion and international legitimacy at the same time. Today, this challenge remains unaddressed. square<\/p>\n
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