That is the title of this thought-provoking op-ed by Jonathan Pollard. Here is an extended excerpt: “It would be prudent for [the Israeli] government to announce its decision to clear and annex Gaza …, so as to remove any ambiguity about what its intentions are with regard to the area. Perhaps most importantly, such a declaration will also give our soldiers the confidence to know that their efforts will not be surrendered at some negotiating table at the conclusion of the war. That kind of reassurance is the least we can do for our brave men and women who will be fighting on our behalf.” What would Thomas Schelling say? Also, whether or not it is to Israel’s advantage to announce what her ultimate goals in Gaza are (beyond the rescue of the hostages and the capture or elimination of the evil criminals who carried out the horrendous 7 October attacks), what other viable options does she have at this point? Discuss …