The Times of Israel Daily Briefing Day 819 - Haviv Rettig Gur with 6 projections for Israel in 2026
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Jan 2, 2026 
Haviv Rettig Gur, a senior analyst and commentator for the Times of Israel, shares his insights on Israel's future leading up to 2026. He discusses the escalating tensions in Lebanon and Gaza, predicting a prolonged stalemate with Hamas. Gur highlights the growing need for Israel to reduce reliance on U.S. military aid and ramp up domestic production of advanced weaponry. He also addresses potential political shifts amid the upcoming elections and warns of economic pressures stemming from rising defense costs and welfare demands.
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Café-And-Caviar Evacuation Story
- Haviv briefly narrates an espionage-tinged story about Iranian revolution-era evacuations.
- The anecdote frames Mossad-style urgency and clandestine operations in historical context.
Year Of Strategic Long-Term Management
- 2026 will force Israel to manage a new long-term defense and economic reality.
- How institutions adapt will determine whether Israel flourishes or slowly weakens.
Hezbollah Modeled On Hamas
- Israel treats Hezbollah like an undeterrable adversary modeled on Hamas.
- That leads to expecting grinding escalation and sustained airstrikes in the north.