The Operational Arch The Israel & Hamas Conflict w/Dr. Stoil Part 3 (E37)
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Jan 15, 2025 Dr. Jacob Stoil, an associate professor of military history and expert on the Israel/Hamas conflict, dives deep into critical military strategies in urban and subterranean warfare. He examines the unique challenges posed by fighting in complex environments, stressing the need for innovative tactics. Stoil discusses Israel's intricate security dynamics, especially its resource allocation between threats from Hezbollah and Hamas. He also tackles the concept of lawfare, exploring how legal strategies influence military operations in modern conflicts.
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Threat Prioritization
- Hyper-focus on major threats can create vulnerabilities elsewhere, as seen with Israel's focus on Iran and Hezbollah, leaving them open to Hamas's attack.
- The US, while powerful, should learn from this and avoid overemphasis on China and Russia, ensuring preparedness for other potential threats.
Lawfare
- Lawfare, the use of legal systems to achieve military goals, has proven effective against Israel, particularly through the ICC.
- The US should prepare for similar tactics, considering the potential implications for the rules-based international order.
Mitigating Lawfare
- When planning operations, involve JAG and OPTs early to mitigate potential lawfare traps and ensure adherence to LOAC.
- Remember that adversaries exploit the expectation of "good guys" to be perfect, setting a higher standard for them in legal battles and information warfare.