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January 3, 2024

Defining Israeli Objectives Requires Understanding Those of Its Enemies

Hamas sought to embarrass Israel. Israel must strike at Hamas’s sense of honor.

For the Jewish state to prevail, it must not only achieve tactical successes on the battlefield, but also think clearly about its strategic aims and how to fulfill them. To do so, it must in turn grasp Hamas’s goals, and ensure that they remain unmet. It is not enough to judge Hamas as “irrational,” as many in the West are content to do. Amiad Cohen presents a more sophisticated analysis:

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January 3, 2024

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    Hamas sought to embarrass Israel. Israel must strike at Hamas’s sense of honor.

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