FDD Morning Brief FDD Morning Brief feat. Col. Richard Kemp (Jul. 7)
Jul 7, 2025
Col. Richard Kemp, a retired British Army officer and expert on terrorism, shares his firsthand insights from Israel and Gaza after the recent Hamas-led atrocities. He discusses the intricate multi-front war in the Middle East, focusing on Israeli airstrikes and the evolving dynamics in Palestinian politics. Kemp highlights the severe humanitarian crisis in Gaza while navigating Israel's military strategies and the challenges of post-conflict governance. He also touches on the shifting alliances with the UK’s stance on Israel amid tensions with Iran.
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Reasons for Gaza War Duration
- The war in Gaza continues because of hostage presence, external restraint, and threats on other fronts.
- With those factors easing, Israel can now apply more power towards defeating Hamas effectively.
Aid Distribution Shifts Gaza Mood
- Richard Kemp visited Gaza Humanitarian Foundation aid sites, seeing aid distributed directly to Gaza civilians.
- Many Gazans expressed appreciation for aid, love for America, hatred of Hamas, and desire to leave Gaza for a better future.
Hostages Alone Won't End War
- Even if Hamas released all hostages, it would not end the conflict or negate the need for their defeat.
- Israelis broadly desire Hamas's defeat as a condition to ending the war, beyond simply securing hostages' release.