Incorporating Civilians in Counterinsurgency Operations

A successful strategy implemented in Iraq involved building hospitals and schools alongside involving civilians to aid in counterinsurgency operations. In the case of Israel and Palestine, an advocated approach includes enlisting Palestinians without a criminal record for training and collaboration to root out Hamas. Public disclosure of planned attacks aims to force adversaries to relocate assets and reveal hidden locations through civilian reactions, aiding in military targeting strategies.

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