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Paul Salem
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Monday Briefing: Israel-Hamas war: Conflict scenarios, ... mei.edu Oct 16, 2023 5 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.
perspectivePaul Salem characterizes the idea that the Palestinian Authority or a third power would agree to take control of the Gaza Strip following an Israeli invasion as unrealistic.
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.
perspectivePaul Salem advocates for the revival of a realistic diplomatic process between Israelis and the Palestinian Authority, potentially involving a new Israeli government following the Israel-Hamas war.
The Israel-Hamas War: Risks of Escalation and Scenarios for ... mei.edu 5 facts
claimPaul Salem served as the director of the Fares Foundation from 1999 to 2006.
claimPaul Salem is the president and CEO of the Middle East Institute.
claimPaul Salem focuses his research on political change, transition, conflict, and the regional and international relations of the Middle East.
claimPaul Salem served as the founding director of the Carnegie Middle East Center in Beirut, Lebanon, between 2006 and 2013.
claimPaul Salem founded and directed the Lebanese Center for Policy Studies, which is described as Lebanon's leading public policy think tank, from 1989 to 1999.