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The Daily
Israel’s Plan to Destroy Hamas
Oct 11, 2023
In this episode, Steven Erlanger, the chief diplomatic correspondent in Europe for The New York Times, discusses Israel's plan to destroy Hamas and the implications for Palestinians and Israelis. The episode explores the evolution of Hamas, Israel's historical approach to dealing with the organization, and the motivations behind the ongoing conflict. It also briefly touches on the Republican House Speaker ousting and speaker selection.
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- Israel's leaders no longer believe they can coexist with Hamas after recent attacks, leading to a commitment to destroy the group.
- Israel faces challenges in distinguishing between civilians and fighters in densely populated Gaza where Hamas is based, making civilian casualties likely in its efforts to destroy the group.
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Israel's relationship with Hamas before the attacks
Hamas originated as a charity group but turned to violence and became involved in Palestinian resistance against Israeli occupation. Israel developed a policy of tolerating Hamas, believing that governing responsibilities would moderate the group.
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