The Gist The War After the War: Hamas and Israel
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Jul 15, 2025 
Haviv Rettig Gur, a senior analyst for the Times of Israel, shares his insights on the ongoing conflict between Hamas and Israel. He delves into the ideological roots of Hamas’s mission, discussing the persistence of settler violence in the West Bank. Gur highlights the significant challenges of delivering humanitarian aid to Gaza while navigating the complex political landscape in Israel. He also explores the historical ties between Hamas and its backers, shedding light on the implications for regional stability and identity.
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Israel's Broader Religious War
- Israel is winning many battles but the larger ideological religious war against certain Islamic factions continues.
- The core extremist Islamic ideology driving groups like Hamas views the destruction of Israel as crucial for Islam's historical resurgence.
Challenges Fighting Hamas in Gaza
- Israel fought the Gaza war poorly due to political delays and misunderstandings about Hamas tactics.
- Hamas uses the civilian population as shields by building vast tunnels and refusing to allow civilians into shelters.
Israel’s New Military Caution
- Israel no longer trusts its ability to psychoanalyze its enemies and preempt threats effectively.
- Consequently, Israel strikes regularly to prevent hostile proxies from gaining power on its borders.