Security analyst Yair Goldblatt argued in a post on X that Arab states and terror groups sign agreements with Israel only to use the quiet period to rearm and prepare for future conflict. He cited the Iran nuclear deal, Hezbollah, Hamas, and the Assad regime as examples. Goldblatt specifically warned that Syria under al-Jolani is a jihadist, not a strategic partner for Israel.
Security analyst Yair Goldblatt posted a detailed analysis on X Monday morning arguing that many Arab states and terrorist organizations sign agreements with Israel not for genuine peace, but as a tactical move to gain time for rearmament. He cited the Iran nuclear deal, Hezbollah's buildup under the cover of the 2006 ceasefire, Hamas's buildup in Gaza during periods of quiet, and the Assad regime's rearming as precedent. Goldblatt specifically warned against viewing Syria under al-Jolani as a potential strategic partner, calling him a 'jihadist in a suit' and a 'terror man.'
Goldblatt's analysis echoes and expands on a report from Amit Segal (N12) published earlier today (Mon 10:10 Jerusalem), which stated that one Arab state proposed to another: sign a deal with Israel now, and open war when convenient. The identities of the states remain under censorship.
The post comes amid ongoing debate over the US-Iran agreement and its implications for Israel's security posture, as The Zioneer has reported extensively.
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