ISIS- REDUX
Israel vs. Hamas – What’s New?: Israel vs. Hamas – What’s New?: Lt.-Col. (res.) Dr. Mordechai Kedar, Dr. Dan Diker, Lt.-Col. (res.) Maurice Hirsch, Jerusalem Center for Public Affairs, Jan. 3, 2023
Why is the Gaza War Different?: Jonathan Spyer, JNS, Dec. 31, 2023 — The current Israeli operation in Gaza has led to an unprecedented wave of fury against the Jewish state in Western capitals. Massive demonstrations have brought hundreds of thousands of people to the streets in Washington, London, Paris and elsewhere.
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Israel-Hamas War: The Dangers of an IDF Strategy Shift in Gaza: Seth J. Frantzman, FDD, Dec. 27, 2023
A New Existential War – Part II: Warfare Has Changed, and the Israeli Security Concept Must Change with It: Maj. Gen. (res.) Gershon Hacohen, BESA, Jan. 3, 2024
The Reserve Forces in the Gaza War: Challenges for the Continuation of the Fighting: Ariel Heimann, INSS Special Publication, Jan. 7, 2024
A Real Victory Means a New Reality on the Gaza-Egypt Border and Ending Hamas Grip on Resources: Meir Ben Shabbat, Israel Hayom, Jan. 5, 2023
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Full Herzog: Israel ‘Determined to Undermine’ Hamas Throughout ‘World’ Amid Threat of Expanded War: NBC News, YouTube, Jan. 7, 2024 — If Israel’s actions were reasonable and their propaganda believable then maybe they would actually be making Jews around the world more safe.
Hamas Moves to Guerrilla Warfare in Gaza: Yoni Ben Menachem, Jerusalem Center for Public Affairs, Jan. 3, 2024 — After more than 80 days of fighting, the IDF assesses that gaining control of the Khan Yunis area could take several months until the military elite of Hamas is effectively eliminated.
The Trouble with a Cease-Fire: Raphael S. Cohen, The Rand Blog, Dec. 26, 2023 — Seeing the imagery coming out of Gaza, it’s no wonder that 153 out of 193 states in the United Nations General Assembly and two-thirds of Americans support a cease-fire.
Who Were Senior Hamas Operatives Killed with al-Arouri: Einav Halabi, Saar Haas, Ynet News, Jan. 3, 2023 — Fendi was in effect the commander of the Lebanese Hamas military wing. The 54-year old, had been a member of the Islamist terror group for 30 years. According to the The Meir Amit Intelligence and Terrorism Information Center, acted as the conduit to the Houthi rebels in Yemen.