Geopolitics, Internal Tensions, and Gender in Israel’s Security Landscape – Limmud Oz Trailer

Miri discusses her experience as a woman reaching high ranks in the IDF, acknowledging that while there is formal equality at the entry level, very few women rise to senior positions—a challenge she equates with the broader societal “glass ceiling.” She outlines her upcoming Limmud Oz presentation, focusing on the geopolitics of Israel and the persistent drivers behind recent escalations, especially regarding Israel’s relationships with its neighbors and the impact of recent violence around Gaza and the Temple Mount. Miri assesses the resilience of ties formed under the Abraham Accords, suggesting that while tensions have brought out strong rhetoric, no substantive diplomatic ruptures have occurred. Addressing internal Israeli unrest, she emphasizes that while recent riots signaled deeper generational and communal divides, a significant “silent majority” on both the Jewish and Arab sides has worked to reject extremism, emphasizing the need for leadership and healing. Finally, Miri considers the long-term influence of shifting US administrations, highlighting both progress and enduring complexity in resolving the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. She concludes by noting that issues surrounding Iran will be part of her upcoming talk.