Israeli Attack-Gaza Crisis and Hamas's Struggle on the 500th Day
What strategy is Hamas employing to survive Israel's war? Despite relentless bombing for the past 500 days, Hamas has withstood Israel's repeated promises to destroy it. Even after suffering losses, including the assassination of prominent leaders, Hamas continues its operations, managing checkpoints, coordinating aid, and releasing Israeli captives. How does Hamas continue to endure?
Israeli Attack-Gaza Crisis and Hamas's Struggle on the 500th Day
Israeli Attack-Gaza Crisis and Hamas's Struggle on the 500th Day
What strategy is Hamas employing to survive Israel's war? Despite relentless bombing for the past 500 days, Hamas has withstood Israel's repeated promises to destroy it. Even after suffering losses, including the assassination of prominent leaders, Hamas continues its operations, managing checkpoints, coordinating aid, and releasing Israeli captives. How does Hamas continue to endure?
This issue was discussed by Khaled al-Hroub, professor at Northwestern University in Qatar and author of Hamas: A Beginner's Guide and Hamas: Political Thought and Practice.
Episode Credits: This episode was produced by Ashish Malhotra, Tamara Khandaker, and Chloe K. Li, with Phillip Lanos, Spencer Cline, Melanie Marich, and our host Kevin Hirten. It was edited by Noor Wazwaz.
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