Fareed Zakaria GPS A retired top IDF officer on Israel’s strategy after the death of Hamas leader
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Oct 20, 2024 
Miri Eisin, a retired IDF colonel and military strategy expert, discusses how the death of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar alters Israel's approach to the ongoing conflict in Gaza. Tareq Baconi, a leading Hamas analyst, provides insights into the group's future leadership and resilience post-Sinwar. Meanwhile, Rahm Emanuel, U.S. Ambassador to Japan, sheds light on America's deterrence strategy towards China amid rising tensions, alongside the political landscape shaping the U.S. presidential election.
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Hamas's Strategy and Tactics
- Miri Eisin suggests Hamas's strategy involves using Gaza's infrastructure and civilians as shields.
- She questions Hamas's motives and their unwillingness to release hostages.
Hamas's Resilience
- Tarek Bakoni believes that Hamas will likely survive Sinwar's death and may even grow stronger.
- He argues that removing top leadership doesn't decimate Hamas, citing the organization's history.
Netanyahu's Motives
- Bakoni suggests Netanyahu is the main obstacle to a ceasefire, not Sinwar.
- He claims Netanyahu's goal is to complete a genocide in Gaza and reshape the Middle East.