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The Gist

Israel's War Clock Is Ticking

Nov 17, 2023
Robert Pape, a professor and Director of the Chicago Project on Security and Threats, discusses the differences between international and domestic terrorism. The podcast also explores Israeli society and the integration of military service and education. It touches on the recovery of the Israeli economy, danger of complacency, mindset of terrorists, and controversies surrounding accusations against Hamas in Gaza.
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Quick takeaways

  • The Israeli Defense Forces have showcased evidence of weapons seized from al-Shifa hospital, raising questions about Hamas's use of the facility.
  • The extent and importance of the underground facilities found at al-Shifa hospital as a command center is a subject of debate.

Deep dives

Israeli claim of Hamas tunnels under hospital faces test

Israel has claimed that Hamas has been using al-Shifa hospital to hide weapons and command centers. The New York Times reports that their journalists have been shown shafts leading to tunnels under the hospital, but the controlled visit did not settle the question.

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