Three Years After War's Start, Israel Must Learn from Past Mistakes
Translated & summarized from Maariv by baba
Three years after the start of a major conflict, author Meir Uziel criticizes Israel's continued self-deception and lack of preparedness, despite leaders foreseeing the attack. He highlights the heroism of a new generation and the return of hostages, but argues the war persists as long as enemies seek Israel's destruction. Uziel suggests Israel must learn from its mistakes and foster self-love to prevent future disasters.
The story in 6 lines · by baba
- Author Meir Uziel criticizes Israel's persistent illusion and self-deception three years after the start of a major conflict.
- He states that nearly all political and security leaders foresaw the attack but failed to adequately prepare.
- The Supreme Court has prevented the State Comptroller from investigating the events, hindering analysis.
- The article praises the heroism of a young generation and the successful return of all hostages.
- Uziel argues the war will only end when enemies abandon efforts to destroy Jews in Israel.
- He suggests Israel must learn from its mistakes and foster self-love to prevent future disasters.
The author reflects on the three-year mark since the outbreak of a "war for our lives," criticizing a persistent illusion and self-deception regarding the ongoing conflict. He asserts that nearly all political and security leaders foresaw the impending attack but failed to adequately prepare, with security forces awakening too late to prevent widespread tragedy. The article notes that while many call for investigations, the Supreme Court has prevented the State Comptroller from conducting one, hindering the acquisition of answers and analysis.
The piece highlights the "legendary victories" and "unbelievable heroism" displayed by a young generation during the war, referencing the song "Harbu Darbu" as a symbol of their spirit. It also touches upon the successful return of all hostages a year prior, a development the author himself did not initially believe possible, citing the optimism of a senior military figure whose granddaughter, a lookout, was among those abducted.
Despite these events, the author contends the war is far from over, stating it will only conclude when enemies, both in the Arab and Western worlds, abandon their efforts to destroy Jews in Israel. He suggests that a shift towards self-love within Israel, rather than self-hatred, might be beneficial. The continued shock and lack of integration of this perspective into mainstream political discourse three years after the initial attack on Israeli residents and soldiers from Gaza indicate that crucial lessons have yet to be fully learned or understood.
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