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Call Me Back - with Dan Senor

The Brutality of War - with Yossi Klein Halevi

Dec 30, 2024
Yossi Klein Halevi, a senior fellow at the Shalom Hartman Institute and author of "Letters to My Palestinian Neighbor," dives deep into the ethical complexities of Israel's military strategies following the October 7th attacks. He discusses the heightened civilian risks and the justification of modern warfare tactics. Yossi also critiques the legacy of Jimmy Carter in the context of Israel's actions, tackles the intricacies of moral accountability in asymmetric conflicts, and confronts contemporary anti-Semitism, advocating for Jewish resilience amid challenges.
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  • The shift in Israel's military objectives from deterrence to dismantling Hamas reflects a broader understanding of existential threats following the October 7 attacks.
  • The ethical implications of changing IDF rules of engagement raise concerns about civilian casualties and the balance between military necessity and humanitarian considerations.

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Shift in Military Goals

The recent conflict has prompted a significant change in Israel's military objectives, where the focus shifted from merely deterring Hamas to the complete dismantling of the Hamas regime. This change is a response to the severe threat perceived after the October 7th attacks, where there was a collective agreement among Israelis across the political spectrum that the previous strategies were no longer sufficient. In contrast to past operations that aimed only to stabilize the situation, the current aim is to eliminate Hamas's governance entirely, reflecting a deeper understanding of the existential threat posed by the group. This dramatic shift in objectives has necessitated alterations in the rules of engagement and military approaches employed by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF).

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