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Is Israel’s war with Hamas winnable?
Nov 3, 2023
Exploring the feasibility of eliminating Hamas as a military objective in Israel's war with Hamas. Comparisons between Hamas and ISIS, focusing on their different roots and tactics. The challenges of urban warfare and the extensive tunnel network used by Hamas. The speaker's experience in Mosul and the dilemma of targeting hospitals. The different potential outcomes in the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas.
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- Eliminating Hamas completely may not be a realistic military goal, but rather a strategy to severely weaken their capabilities and prevent future attacks.
- Urban warfare presents unique challenges, requiring a higher ratio of forces and careful consideration of civilian structures in targeting decisions.
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Hamas vs ISIS: A Comparison of Objectives and Tactics
Hamas and ISIS should not be directly compared, as they have different objectives and fight in different ways. While ISIS aims to establish an Islamic caliphate and fight from outside territories, Hamas is a Palestinian-based organization fighting for what they see as the liberation and elimination of Israel. Hamas fights from within Gaza, their home base, while ISIS fought from outside cities like Mosul. Eliminating Hamas completely may not be a realistic military goal, but rather a strategy to severely weaken their capabilities and prevent future attacks.
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