{"id":5445,"date":"2024-02-27T08:29:24","date_gmt":"2024-02-27T01:29:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wam.vn\/en\/?p=5445"},"modified":"2024-02-27T08:29:24","modified_gmt":"2024-02-27T01:29:24","slug":"israel-gaza-are-israels-objectives-in-gaza-achievable","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wam.vn\/en\/israel-gaza-are-israels-objectives-in-gaza-achievable\/","title":{"rendered":"Israel-Gaza: Are Israel&#8217;s objectives in Gaza achievable?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em><strong>TLDR<\/strong>: <\/em>Israeli efforts to eliminate Hamas amid high civilian casualties and growing support for the group question the feasibility of military objectives, with calls for a political solution.<\/p>\n<p>This article is a summary of a You Tube video &#8220;Israel-Gaza: Are Israel&#8217;s objectives in Gaza achievable? &#8221; by BBC News<br \/>\n<iframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/rXD5EtfODBk?si=xnlKzlVFNDK8Ad5A\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h3>Key Takeaways:<\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>High Civilian Casualties:<\/strong> The conflict following the October 7th attacks by Hamas has led to a significant number of civilian deaths, marking it as one of the deadliest conflicts of the 21st century.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Questionable Feasibility of Objectives:<\/strong> Despite Israel&#8217;s military superiority and efforts to eliminate Hamas, the question arises about the achievability of such a goal, especially given the enduring resistance in Gaza.<\/li>\n<li><strong>International Calls for Ceasefire:<\/strong> There are global demands for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire, amid concerns over the escalation and the potential for a wider Middle Eastern conflict.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Netanyahu&#8217;s Defiance:<\/strong> Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu has openly defied international pressure for a roadmap to peace, continuing the military campaign without a clear path to resolution.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Hamas&#8217;s Resilience:<\/strong> Despite significant losses reported by Israel, Hamas continues to operate effectively across Gaza, challenging the narrative of diminished capabilities.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Growing Support for Hamas:<\/strong> Support for Hamas has increased among Palestinians, particularly in the West Bank, where frustration with the Palestinian Authority and the Israeli occupation fuels anger.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Complex Military Challenges:<\/strong> Israel faces complex military challenges in neutralizing Hamas, including the extensive tunnel network used by the group, indicating a potentially prolonged conflict.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Ideological Battle:<\/strong> The conflict is as much ideological as it is military, with Hamas&#8217;s vision for a Palestinian state resonating with a significant portion of the Palestinian population despite the group&#8217;s designation as a terrorist organization by much of the West.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Impact on Future Radicalization:<\/strong> The conflict, particularly the high civilian casualties and perceived injustices, may fuel further radicalization and support for Hamas among Palestinians, especially the younger generation.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Doubts about a Lasting Solution:<\/strong> Even Israel&#8217;s allies suggest that without a viable political solution that addresses the core issues, including the establishment of a Palestinian state, peace remains elusive, and Hamas&#8217;s influence might not be significantly weakened.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Israeli efforts to eliminate Hamas amid high civilian casualties and growing support for the group question the feasibility of military objectives, with calls for a political 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