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FDD Morning Brief | feat. Robert Greenway (Oct. 18)
Oct 18, 2024
Robert Greenway, Director of the Allison Center for National Defense at the Heritage Foundation, shares insights from his time in the Trump administration. He discusses the impact of Yahya Sinwar's death on Hamas and strategies for U.S. involvement in the region. Greenway analyzes the geopolitical implications of the Abraham Accords and military operations in Yemen. He also addresses rising anti-Semitism in the U.S., emphasizing the need for initiatives like Project Esther to combat this issue and the role of virtual currencies in financing terrorism.
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- The death of Yahya Sinwar significantly weakens Hamas, dismantling their military capabilities and altering the power dynamics in Gaza.
- Recent U.S. military actions against Houthi proxy forces indicate a strategic shift in addressing Iranian threats across the Middle East.
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Impact of Yahya Sinwar's Death
The death of Yahya Sinwar, the head of Hamas, marks a significant turning point in the ongoing conflict in Gaza. With his elimination, 23 out of 24 Hamas brigades have been dismantled, leading to heavy casualties among Hamas fighters and a collapse of their military infrastructure. This development is seen as a formidable blow to the organization, fundamentally altering the power dynamics within Gaza and weakening Hamas's operational capabilities. The focus now shifts to identifying the successor leadership and the potential for a power vacuum that could affect the conflict's trajectory.
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