Israel-Gaza Conflict

Hamas’ Release of More Israeli Hostages Marks Progress in Truce

Hamas militants have released more Israeli hostages on the fifth day of an extended six-day truce in the Israel-Hamas war, with the Jewish state expected to soon release more Palestinian prisoners. The Israeli military said 12 hostages held in Gaza,...
Gaza

Is Israel’s Approach to Proportionality in Gaza Effective?

Since Israel's military operations in Gaza began following the October 7 Hamas attack, reports of mass civilian casualties in Gaza have been met with a barrage of claim and counterclaim regarding attribution, responsibility, justification, and legality. Experts are concerned about...
Palestinians with dual citizenship walk at the Rafah border crossing with Egypt, in the hope of getting permission to leave Gaza,

What Factors Affect Casualty Figures in the Israel-Hamas Conflict?

The brutality of Hamas's October 7 massacre shocked even seasoned terrorism-watchers, as it killed over 1,200 Israelis, mostly civilians, and fired thousands of rockets at Israeli cities and towns. Over 200 hostages, including many children, remain captive in what must...
Israel-Gaza Conflict

Learning from Failure: Deconstructing Israel’s Defense and Intelligence in Hamas’s Operation

On 7 October, Israel experienced a devastating terrorist attack, raising questions about the failure of Israel's intelligence, military, and government. The attack, led by Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad, targeted Israeli civilian sites, causing 1,400 casualties and taking 240 people...
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The Gaza Conundrum: How it Exposes the True Nature of Religious Leaders

Hamas' attack on Israel on October 7 has sparked diverse responses from Muslim political leaders and religious figures, reflecting deep divisions about Islam in the 21st century. The core differences lie in the ability to empathize with innocent victims on...
Israel Defense Forces (IDF), take position during ground operations at a location given as Gaza

Charting a Path Forward: The Potential for a Post-Hamas Gaza

The October 7 Hamas operation aimed to change the status and future of Gaza's Palestinian population through shock and terror. The operation has been successful, and Israeli authorities predict that life in Gaza will never be the same. Defense Minister...
Iran

Iran’s Strategic Influence: Strengthening Hamas’s Operational Capabilities in the ‘Axis of Resistance

Hamas has been overlooked as a global terrorist threat due to its intent and capabilities. Israeli intelligence agencies misunderstood Hamas's motivations, believing they were content with economic benefits and had little desire to fight. This was reinforced by Hamas's involvement...
US President Joe Biden- Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu-Israel

Biden’s Diplomatic Dilemma: Managing the Israel-Hamas Conflict

President Joe Biden is grappling with the challenge of balancing support for America's closest ally in the Middle East with international demands for more robust protection for civilians in Gaza. He must also avoid a broader Middle East war. Biden...
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Hamas: Who Stands Behind and Supports the Controversial Group

Hamas, or the Islamic Resistance Movement, is a Palestinian Islamist military and sociopolitical group that emerged in Gaza in the late 1980s and emerged as an alternative to the secular Fatah movement in the 1990s. After Israel withdrew military forces...
Palestinians rescue a child from under the rubble after Israeli airstrikes in Gaza City, Gaza Strip.

Israel’s Defense Minister Urges Troops to Prepare for Gaza Infiltration

Gaza Strip Israel has launched airstrikes on the Gaza Strip, including in the south where Palestinians were advised to take refuge. The defense minister has instructed ground troops to be ready to invade, though he did not specify when. Gaza's...
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