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Paul Salem provides expert analysis on the conflict between Israel and Hamas, specifically discussing the group's defensive preparations in [1] and the strategic objectives of Israeli military operations aimed at rooting out Hamas in [2], while also warning of the broader regional risks associated with the conflict in [3].
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Monday Briefing: Israel-Hamas war: Conflict scenarios, ... mei.edu 3 facts
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.
claimPaul Salem, President and CEO of the Middle East Institute, identifies two potential scenarios for Israel's ground incursion into Gaza: a full-scale invasion and occupation of the entire Gaza Strip to root out Hamas, or a larger-scale version of previous Israeli invasions of Gaza.
claimPaul Salem argues that a full-scale Israeli invasion of Gaza would be difficult because Hamas is prepared with readymade tunnels and escape routes, while Palestinian civilians have limited options for evacuation.