The Daily
The New State of the War in Gaza
Dec 21, 2023
Patrick Kingsley, Jerusalem bureau chief for The New York Times, and Hiba Yazbek, a reporter covering the ground realities in Gaza, delve into the recent military controversy over hostages inadvertently killed by Israeli forces. They discuss Israel's shifting military strategies amid rising calls for restraint and the intense humanitarian crisis that civilians face. Emotional stories highlight the dire living conditions in overcrowded shelters, while grim predictions warn of increasing fatalities from disease and hunger among the displaced.
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- Israel's military campaign against Hamas in Gaza has not fully achieved its goal of destroying Hamas or achieving its initial objectives.
- The dire humanitarian crisis in Gaza, including displacement, overcrowded shelters, lack of basic necessities, and the spread of infectious diseases, requires urgent attention and improvement.
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Israel's military campaign against Hamas
Israel's war against Hamas is now in its 11th week. The episode explores whether Israel's military campaign is achieving its goal of destroying Hamas. The accidental killing of three Israeli hostages by Israeli soldiers highlighted potential problems with the conduct of the war. Although Israel has captured parts of Gaza, killed key Hamas commanders, and gained some military success, it has not fully dismantled Hamas or achieved its initial objectives.
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