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Israel and Gaza are central to an ongoing military conflict, with Israel conducting a military campaign in Gaza to dismantle Hamas following the October 7 attacks as described in [1], [2], and [3]. The relationship is defined by the geopolitical and humanitarian consequences of this war, including border control [4], displacement [5], and regional security concerns [6], [7], and [8].
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Monday Briefing: Israel-Hamas war: Conflict scenarios, ... mei.edu 16 facts
claimThe United States deployed two aircraft carriers to the eastern Mediterranean primarily as a deterrence message to Iran and Hezbollah to prevent the expansion of the conflict beyond the Gaza-Israel theater.
claimHezbollah's decision to open a second front against Israel depends on several factors: whether Israel can successfully eliminate Hamas, the intensity of the Gaza operation, the depth of United States intervention, and how a multi-front regional war would be perceived by Arab public opinion.
measurementAs of Saturday evening, there was no consensus on delivering aid to the 2 million Palestinians in Gaza facing bombardment, while Israel prepared for a potential ground invasion.
claimPaul Salem asserts that any large-scale ground incursion by Israel into Gaza would result in enormous loss of life on all sides, create an unstable end state, and carry a significant risk of the conflict spreading to other arenas.
claimPrime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar and his cabinet denounced Israel as a “cruel and oppressive” state and characterized the situation in Gaza as a “genocide” against Palestinians.
claimThe Israel-Hamas conflict presents a geopolitical dilemma for Pakistan, which seeks to demonstrate solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza while avoiding damage to its relationship with the United States, a key ally of Israel.
claimU.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken faces the challenge of balancing support for Israel's military response to Hamas attacks with concerns regarding humanitarian costs and potential violations of international law in Gaza.
accountIsrael issued calls for Gaza residents to move south via air-dropped leaflets and social media, a directive that was criticized by United Nations officials.
claimHamas is instructing Gazan civilians not to leave areas where heavy fighting is expected, with the intent of using civilian casualties to turn international opinion against Israel.
claimSince 2007, the Israeli government has utilized Hamas's control of Gaza to argue that the division between the Palestinian Authority in the West Bank and Hamas in Gaza leaves Israel without a representative Palestinian interlocutor for negotiations, thereby denying Palestinians a path to statehood.
claimThe Israel Defense Forces' military objective in the invasion of Gaza is to destroy Hamas, its leadership, its fighters, and its capacity to conduct future terrorist attacks against Israel.
perspectiveMany in Israel view the immediate swap of captives as a prerequisite for any Israeli humanitarian actions toward Palestinians in Gaza.
accountHamas issued a directive for Palestinian civilians in Gaza to remain in their homes despite Israeli calls for residents to move south.
claimAccording to media reports, Iran has communicated to Israel that it intends to join the war directly if Israel proceeds with a ground invasion of Gaza.
claimHezbollah is more likely to opt for military escalation on the Lebanese-Israeli border if Israel nears its objectives in Gaza, the death toll in Gaza rises, the U.S. threat is perceived as less credible, and Arab public opinion views a multi-front war against Israel more positively.
claimDomestic pressure in Pakistan for more active support of Palestinians has increased due to rising tensions between Israel and Palestinian-controlled areas, and Pakistan's growing dependence on economic and political support from Middle Eastern Muslim-majority countries.
Opportunities for Collective Regional Security in the Middle East carnegieendowment.org 11 facts
claimThe Hamas attacks of October 7, 2023, and the subsequent Israeli military response have caused unprecedented levels of suffering in Gaza, Lebanon, and other affected areas, resulting in mass displacement and the commission of mass crimes.
claimThe United Arab Emirates was the only Arab state that expressed a willingness to participate in a peacekeeping force in Gaza after the war, though it struggled to achieve meaningful concessions from Israel regarding a ceasefire or humanitarian aid.
claimIran's traditional strategies to regain influence, such as reasserting the power of its allies in Gaza and Lebanon, rallying the Assad regime in Syria, or deploying Iraqi and Yemeni militias in cross-border operations against Israel, have proven inadequate.
claimIsrael has created demilitarized zones in northern Gaza and southern Lebanon through the forced displacement of populations.
claimIsrael maintained a 'cold peace' with Egypt and Jordan, frequently engaged in military clashes with Hamas and allied factions, and intensified the siege of Gaza, which undermined potential for long-term regional stability.
claimThe wars in Gaza and Lebanon, combined with Israel’s rejection of the two-state solution, presented significant challenges to the United Arab Emirates' efforts to consolidate regional and international alliances.
claimEgypt's relationship with Israel is under strain due to Israel's refusal to permit humanitarian aid into Gaza, unwillingness to transfer control of the Rafah crossing to Palestinian authorities, and military incursions into the demilitarized Philadelphi Corridor.
claimPrior to October 2023, Israel pursued a fait accompli strategy aimed at extinguishing the Palestinian cause by escalating settlement activities in the West Bank and East Jerusalem, imposing a blockade on Gaza, and eroding the governance capacity of the Palestinian National Authority.
claimIsrael's ongoing war in Gaza, obstruction of humanitarian aid, and disregard for Egypt's red lines regarding the Philadelphi Corridor and the Rafah crossing have placed the peace treaty between Egypt and Israel in a crisis.
claimIsrael's military campaigns in Gaza and Lebanon have resulted in significant human casualties and widespread devastation, particularly in Shiite-majority areas of Lebanon.
claimIsrael and Egypt collaborate to manage border tensions and address crises related to Gaza.
The Limits of Iran's Proxy Empire | The New Yorker newyorker.com 6 facts
accountFollowing the start of the war in Gaza, the Houthi movement fired ballistic missiles and drones at Israel and imposed a blockade on Red Sea shipping lanes.
claimHamas attacked Israel on October 7, 2023, which triggered a broad Israeli military campaign in Gaza.
accountFollowing the outbreak of the war in Gaza, the Houthis fired ballistic missiles and drones at Israel and imposed a blockade on Red Sea shipping lanes.
accountFollowing the October 7, 2023, Hamas attack on Israel, Israel launched a military campaign in Gaza that resulted in the killing of Hamas leaders and the decimation of the group's military capabilities.
accountFollowing the October 7, 2023, Hamas attack on Israel, the Israeli military campaign in Gaza resulted in the killing of Hamas leaders and the decimation of the group's military capabilities.
claimIsrael's military campaign in Gaza resulted in the killing of Hamas leaders and the decimation of Hamas's military capabilities.
Experts react: How the US war with Iran is playing out around the ... atlanticcouncil.org 3 facts
measurementOver seventy thousand Palestinians were killed and Gaza's infrastructure was destroyed following the Hamas assault on Israel on October 7, 2023.
claimThe United Nations and Human Rights Watch reported in mid-February that aid, medicine, and reconstruction materials were in short supply in Gaza, contradicting the Israeli government's assertion that Gaza has provisions to last for an extended period.
measurementOver seventy thousand Palestinians were killed and Gaza's infrastructure was destroyed following the Hamas assault on Israel on October 7, 2023.
Twenty questions (and expert answers) about the Iran war atlanticcouncil.org 2 facts
claimIranian-aligned elements of Hamas and other Palestinian groups will experience significant setbacks following the events of October 7, which strengthens Israel's position in the conflict and its influence over Gaza's future trajectory.
claimThere is a risk that a battered and angry Iranian regime might deploy limited resources to support extreme terror activities in Israel, Gaza, and the West Bank by utilizing Palestinian elements sympathetic to Tehran or motivated by financial incentives.
Iran's Proxy Strategy and the Extent of Surrogate Autonomy - AHS alexanderhamiltonsociety.org 2 facts
claimThe Abraham Accords have altered Middle East dynamics, specifically regarding Gaza, Israel, Qatar, and other Arab states.
perspectiveIsrael views Qatar's replacement of Iran as a mediator in Gaza as a positive geostrategic shift.
Iran at a Historical Crossroads - E-International Relations e-ir.info 2 facts
referenceThe International Crisis Group analyzed that Israel's military offensive devastated Hamas in Gaza, struck Hezbollah in Lebanon, and impacted Tehran's own defenses, fundamentally altering the regional balance.
claimHamas is no longer considered an asset for Iran due to the destruction of its military capabilities and the stricter Israeli security control over Gaza.
The Axis of Instability: Iran, Proxy Warfare, and the Fragmenting ... meforum.org 1 fact
quoteIsraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated in September that Israel's strategic objective in Gaza is to dismantle Hamas's military and governing capacity so that Gaza “never again poses a threat.”
The Expanding Iran War - ISPI ispionline.it 1 fact
claimThe Arab-majority Hadash party in Israel condemned the attack and warned of the risk of worsening conditions in the West Bank and Gaza.
The crises in the Middle East: reshaping the region's geopolitical ... link.springer.com 1 fact
claimIsrael utilizes security barriers, checkpoints, military incursions in Palestinian territories, and the blockade of Gaza to mitigate security threats and protect its citizens from terrorism and violence.
After the War: Rethinking Regional Security in the Middle ... arab-reform.net 1 fact
claimThe author asserts that Israeli policies in Gaza and the West Bank threaten the existence of Palestinians, endanger Jordan's interest in preserving the territorial basis for a Palestinian state, and threaten Egyptian national security by attempting to forcibly and permanently expel Gazans to the Sinai Peninsula.
Military escalation and diverging regional strategies in the Middle East theloop.ecpr.eu 1 fact
claimIsrael has expanded military operations beyond its borders in recent years, frequently targeting sites in Syria, Lebanon, and Gaza.
Escalation in the Middle East and Beyond unocha.org 1 fact
accountOn 28 February, Israeli authorities shut all crossings into Gaza, halting the entry of aid, fuel, and commercial goods, as well as medical evacuations, humanitarian staff rotations, and the return of residents from abroad.
Geopolitical, Strategic, and Humanitarian Implications of ... ardd-jo.org 1 fact
claimThe geopolitical dynamic between Israel, the United States, and Iran has shifted from indirect confrontation toward direct military engagement, while expanding military operations in Lebanon and Gaza have increased the risk of a wider war.
The path forward on Iran and its proxy forces - Brookings Institution brookings.edu 1 fact
claimThe October 7 attacks and the subsequent war in Gaza have served several Iranian objectives: elevating Tehran’s regional stature, emboldening its proxy network, blocking normalization efforts between Israel and Saudi Arabia, and weakening Israel.
A Status Quo Power in a Changing Region: Iran's Regionalism in ... cambridge.org 1 fact
claimIran is concerned about Azerbaijan's growing military and strategic relations with Israel, particularly following the war in Gaza, fearing that Israel may seek to retaliate by increasing its activities around Iranian borders, including in the South Caucasus.