Peloni: Very insightful analysis.
Throughout its history, the Jewish state has alternated between two different postures. Is it finally ready to choose the one that changes its fate for good?
https://www.tabletmag.com/sections/israel-middle-east/articles/june-vs-october-israel
Excellent analysis of Israel’s two conflicting policies, which Hirsch identifies with the months of June and October. It is interesting that it is now October, and Israel is now pursuing what Hirsch calls Israel’s “October” policy, by knuckling under to Trump and Witkoff;s “peace plan,” which involves handing back control of Gaza to Hamas, the release of hundreds of Hamas and other terrorists with “blood on their hands,” and the possible eventual release of some hostages by Hamas (well, maybe sometime in the future.) Definitely what Hirsch calls Israel’s “October” policies.
In June, the Jewish calendar doesn’t have many holidays. Most Jewish holidays come in September-October–Rosh Hashanah. Yom Kippur, Sukkot, Simchas Torah–which create a mood of quiet introspection, guilt feelings and repentance of sins. Perhaps the mood created by this festive season makes Jews feel the desire to repent of our (imagined) injustice to our enemies and seek peace with them at our own expense.
@Adam D: I agree fully. There are several good points made in this essay that are worthy of remembering.
I find, the most important part is the analysis of October thinking versus June strategy. If we consider what happened in those October months of 1973 and 2023, we must find the true (rather than rational) explanations for what happened and make sure that we never let down our guard ever again, irrelevant of who’s pulling our strings. The latest policy of ensuring weaponry independence and doing what it takes to alleviate the evident calamities is what must be accomplished.
To be honest, I see no-one else except Netanyahu with the guts to put this all in place.