Babel: Translating the Middle East
Audio Brief: Israel Could Lose
Nov 21, 2023
In this podcast, Jon Alterman discusses the possibility of Israel losing in the war in Gaza, despite being the most formidable military in the Middle East. He explores Hamas' political goals of increasing Palestinian solidarity and isolating Israel, and highlights the necessary actions Israel needs to take in response.
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- Hamas aims to exploit Israel's military strength to deepen divides and isolate Israel, while increasing Palestinian solidarity and straining relationships with other countries.
- Israel needs to rally support globally, strengthen the Palestinian Authority, and provide a genuine alternative to extinguish Hamas flames in Gaza.
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Hamas' Strategy: Using Israel's Superior Strength Against It
Hamas does not need to have more strength than Israel to win. Instead, they aim to exploit Israel's superior military strength to their advantage. The more bombs Israel drops, the more casualties it causes, which Hamas believes will deepen the divides and advance their objectives. Their goal is to increase Palestinian solidarity, isolate Israel, prompt the collapse of the Palestinian Authority, and strain relationships between Israel and other countries, such as Arab states, Europe, and the US. Hamas aims to make people question the cost and benefits of a close relationship with Israel.
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