Caroline Glick: Israel learned after Oct. 7 that strength secures peace
At Pulse of Israel's annual conference in Jerusalem, Shomron Regional Council head Yossi Dagan received its “Brave Leadership of Zion Award” for his efforts to rebuild Jewish communities in northern Samaria
Assessment
The event pairs a familiar post-October 7 strategic argument , that deterrence through strength is the path to peace , with a specific award honoring settlement expansion in the northern West Bank. The juxtaposition signals that for some Israeli leaders, the war's lesson directly justifies accelerating civilian presence in the occupied territories, beyond military posture. Watch whether this argument gains traction in government policy or remains confined to activist circles.