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Will the war between Israel and Hamas escalate?

Oct 13, 2023
Bronwen Maddox discusses the attacks by Hamas on Israel and the Israeli military response in Gaza with Professor Yossi Mekelberg and Dr Elham Fakhor. Topics include the motives of Hamas, impact on peace deals, Saudi Arabia's role, Israel's security measures, Arab League reactions, Gaza's humanitarian crisis, and diplomatic challenges.
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  • Hamas launched the attack on Israel to resist occupation and disrupt potential peace deals.
  • Israel's response to the attack will face international scrutiny and could affect its relations with other Middle Eastern countries.

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Hamas's Motives for the Attack

Hamas, an Islamist militant group, launched an attack on Israel to resist its military occupation and marginalize its secular opponents. There are also speculations that Hamas aims to disrupt potential peace deals between Israel and other Middle East countries. This is not the first time Hamas has used violence to send a message regarding peace negotiations.

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