The Good Fight
Terror and Tragedy in the Middle East
Oct 14, 2023
Amichai Magen, Director of the Program on Democratic Resilience & Development at Reichman University's Lauder School of Government, Diplomacy, and Strategy, and a Visiting Professor and Fellow in Israel Studies at the Freeman-Spogli Institute for International Studies at Stanford University, discusses the Hamas incursion into Israel, the aftermath of the security failure, and the evolving crisis following Israel's military response against Gaza. They also explore the implications for Israeli democracy, Netanyahu's future, and the challenges of achieving peace in the Middle East, all while delving into the moral complexities of the conflict.
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Quick takeaways
- Israel faces a dilemma in responding to Hamas without causing significant civilian suffering.
- The attack and subsequent military response hold implications for Israeli democracy and the political future of Benjamin Netanyahu.
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Israel's response to Hamas attack in Gaza
Israel feels compelled to restore its deterrence and change the rules of the game in response to a surprise attack by Hamas. The attack resulted in the killing of over 1,000 innocent civilians, leading to a sense of outrage and a need for Israel to demonstrate competence and power. The attack also reveals the dangers of complacency and naivety in dealing with Hamas, along with potential complicity of Iran. The conflict could escalate into a multi-front regional confrontation involving Hezbollah and other Iranian proxies, posing challenges to Israel's security and requiring societal resilience.
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