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Israel's Gaza Strategy Criticized: Time for New Approach

1/11/2025

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Israel's Gaza war strategy faces sharp criticism for three critical missteps: equating Hamas with ISIS, missing opportunities to weaken Hamas through economic sanctions and governance alternatives, and sidelining political dialogue. The piece emphasizes that relying solely on military force will not secure hostages or dismantle Hamas; a fresh approach is urgently needed.

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Israel's Gaza war strategy faces sharp criticism for three critical missteps: equating Hamas with ISIS, missing opportunities to weaken Hamas through economic sanctions and governance alternatives, and sidelining political dialogue. The piece emphasizes that relying solely on military force will not secure hostages or dismantle Hamas; a fresh approach is urgently needed.