Tal Becker, a senior fellow at the Shalom Hartman Institute and an expert in Israeli diplomacy, explores significant changes in the U.S.-Israel relationship with the new presidential administration. He discusses Israel's shift from deterrence to proactive strategies amidst rising Iranian influence. The ethical implications of hostage negotiations highlight a complex moral landscape. Becker also analyzes regional dynamics following U.S. foreign policy shifts, emphasizing the need for a hopeful vision balancing security and Palestinian self-governance.
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A Son's Sacrifice
Tal Becker's son offered to swap himself for Gilad Shalit when he was seven.
This highlights the deep-rooted social contract and sense of collective responsibility in Israeli society.
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Israel's Strong Position
Israel's geopolitical and security standing is currently exceptionally strong, potentially rivaling the period after the Six-Day War.
This strength creates unique opportunities, but Israeli society must overcome trauma to fully capitalize on them.
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Shift in Security Doctrine
Israel's security doctrine has shifted from threat deterrence to threat removal.
This shift led to significant setbacks for Iran's influence and proxies in the region.
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In this book, Tal Becker examines the impact of terrorism on international law, particularly focusing on the events of September 11, 2001. He argues that these attacks led to a spontaneous change in international law, justifying the U.S. retaliation against Afghanistan despite the absence of direct provocation from the Afghan government. The book delves into the complexities of state responsibility and the legal implications of harboring terrorist organizations, making a case for a new paradigm in international law to address such scenarios. The work is highly technical and is recommended for professional readers in the field of international law.
Today, we are taking a step back to discuss many of the new opportunities across the landscape for the U.S. and Israel, as a new president takes office.
Our guest is Dr. Tal Becker, who serves as Vice President and Senior Faculty of the Kogod Research Center at Shalom Hartman Institute in Jerusalem. Tal was the former Legal Adviser of the Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs. He is a veteran member of successive Israeli peace negotiation teams and, most recently, represented Israel before the International Court of Justice and played an instrumental role in negotiating and drafting the historic peace and normalization agreements (the "Abraham Accords"). Tal earned his doctorate from Columbia University in New York City, and is the recipient of numerous scholarly awards, including the Rabin Peace Prize, and the Guggenheim Prize for best international law book for his book "Terrorism and the State".
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