Summation (formerly World of DaaS) Lt. General Mike Fenzel (Ret.) on bad data, bad experts, and why we can’t exit wars
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Feb 17, 2026 Lieutenant General Mike Fenzel (Ret.), a three-star Army leader and former U.S. Security Coordinator for Israel and the Palestinian Authority. He talks about why superpowers linger in wars, how bad data and weak continuity cripple foreign-policy experts, Israel’s surge in security tech, and practical trade-offs in negotiating and sustaining security in conflict zones.
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Majority Want Peace, Extremists Drive Violence
- Lieutenant General Mike Fenzel emphasizes that Palestinians largely want peace and normalcy, while Hamas represents a violent minority.
- He notes Israeli and Palestinian security leaders cooperate quietly despite political differences.
Private Sector Is Key To Security Progress
- Fenzel highlights private sector engagement as crucial to long-term security solutions in Israel.
- He cites Yal Waldman's devotion to finding political and social innovations after personal tragedy.
Crisis Management In Restaurants And Meetings
- Fenzel describes managing constant meetings and open dialogue between Palestinian and Israeli leaders during the October 7 crisis.
- He says most work happened informally across restaurants as Israel mobilized nationwide.
