After Gaza: A Tablet Roundtable Discussion

The article discusses the future of Palestine and Israel in the context of Iran's influence and the decline of the Palestinian Authority (PA). The author, Amiad Cohen, argues that Hamas will likely gain strength as the PA declines, and that Israel should prepare for this eventuality by working with local governance bodies in the West Bank. He also suggests that Israel should focus on dismantling Hamas and building relationships with Jordanian authorities.The article also features quotes from other experts, including Michael Doran, who notes that Israel is fighting a second War of Independence and needs to expunge Hamas, break Hezbollah's power, and deter Iran. Lee Smith suggests that Israel should distance itself from the US and focus on its own security.The text also critiques US leaders for making mistakes in the Middle East, such as getting bogged down in wars and ignoring the advice of allies. The author concludes that anyone who takes US counsel on Middle East affairs is courting failure.