At the Channel 14 security conference Tuesday, retired Brig. Gen. Erez Wiener, chairman of the Securityist Movement, said Israel's security situation is better than anyone predicted. He stated that Israel has Hamas 'by the throat,' Hezbollah is beaten and seeking a ceasefire, the IDF holds the summit of Mount Hermon in Syria, and Iran avoids attacking Israel out of fear of Israeli deterrence.
Retired Brig. Gen. Erez Wiener, chairman of the Securityist Movement (Habithonistim), delivered a bullish assessment of Israel's strategic position at the Israel Security Conference broadcast on Channel 14 Tuesday afternoon.
'A good security reality' — Wiener's opening statement set the tone for a broad overview of the fronts. He asserted that Israel has achieved dominance on almost every axis: Hamas is under severe pressure in Gaza, Hezbollah is militarily weakened and 'begging for a ceasefire,' the IDF controls the summit of Mount Hermon in Syria, and Iran — despite its multi-front aggression — refrains from striking Israel directly because of Israeli deterrence. 'We are the factor that is feared in the neighborhood,' he said.
The comments reinforce a theme Wiener has articulated in previous public appearances. In a July 15 bulletin, The Zioneer reported Wiener's argument that Iran's avoidance of direct attacks on Israel stems from deterrence, not restraint. He has also addressed the US-Iran memorandum of understanding, warning against any agreement that would provide Iran with 'oxygen' or limit Israel's operational freedom, and highlighted the scale of illegal weapons in Israel's Arab society.
Wiener's latest remarks come at a moment of relative quiet on Israel's borders, though the IDF has maintained high readiness on the northern front and continues operations in Gaza. The Securityist Movement, which Wiener leads, has been a vocal advocate for a hardline security posture, emphasizing the need to maintain military pressure on all fronts and to avoid diplomatic concessions that could undermine Israeli gains.
The conference appearance underscores the role of retired military figures in shaping Israeli public discourse on national security. Wiener's characterization of the situation as 'excellent' — while contestable from a risk-management perspective — reflects the prevailing view within right-of-center security circles that the campaigns of the past year have fundamentally improved Israel's strategic standing.
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