The Intelligence from The Economist An interview with a Hamas leader
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Oct 11, 2023 
Greg Karlstrom, The Economist's Middle East correspondent, provides invaluable insights into the complex dynamics of the Hamas-Israel conflict. He challenges the justifications Hamas offers for its actions and delves into the motivations behind their violence. Topics include the dire humanitarian crisis in Gaza and the hostages' fate. The discussion also highlights the complexities of potential peace efforts amid ongoing violence, probing the moral dilemmas faced by both sides. Karlstrom's expert analysis is an unmissable guide to understanding this pressing issue.
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Justification for Attacks
- Zani Minton-Beddoes challenged Musa Abu Marzouk on Hamas' justification for the attacks in Israel.
- Abu Marzouk claimed Hamas fighters adhered to international law, targeting only soldiers and settlers.
Disputing Hamas' Narrative
- Greg Carlstrom, Middle East correspondent, refutes Abu Marzouk's claims.
- He cites evidence of Hamas militants killing civilians in their homes and at a music festival.
Hamas' Objectives
- Abu Marzouk claims the attacks aimed to address Israeli government actions.
- These include the conversion of the Al-Aqsa Mosque and displacement of Palestinians.