Call Me Back - with Dan Senor Hamas’s psychological warfare — with Haviv Rettig Gur
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Dec 4, 2023 
Haviv Rettig Gur of The Times of Israel discusses the volatility in Israel, the return of hostages, collapse of the ceasefire, and challenges of fighting Hamas. The podcast explores the emotions of Israeli society, the disconnect between media coverage and Israeli perspective, and the determination to remove the Hamas regime while minimizing harm to civilians.
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Rapid Military Reorientation After Shock
- Israel's military response moved from shock-stabilization to a rapidly built ground strategy after October 7.
- The army reorganized reserves, mapped urban fights, and developed tunnel-countermeasures under intense pressure.
Dragging Hostage Transfers And Hamas' Games
- Hostage handovers involved staged scenes, Egyptian intermediaries, and long delays that tested public nerves.
- Haviv watched transfers closely before deciding Hamas was 'playing' a psychological game.
Hostage Releases Confirm Military Leverage
- Each released hostage reinforced Israeli conviction that military pressure was the path to freeing more captives.
- Hamas obeyed negotiated pacing, signaling desperation and military leverage.