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How could Iran seek to punish Israel over consulate strikes?

Iran has vowed to punish Israel over a recent strike on its Damascus consulate widely blamed on Israel, and fears are rising that an imminent response...

12.04.2024 10

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By Didier Lauras

Challenges loom over US plan for temporary pier in Gaza

While the US plan to build a pier off the Gaza coast to increase aid deliveries is a technique tried and tested throughout military history, it...

13.03.2024 2

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By Didier Lauras

Hamas twin power structure complicates Gaza truce talks

Hamas has projected a united front since its October 7 attack sparked war with Israel, but experts say divisions within the Palestinian movement have...

06.02.2024 4

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By Didier Lauras

IS under pressure after Hamas attack on Israel

The deadly Hamas attack on Israel may have taken the limelight from the Islamic State group, but the jihadists are seeking to capitalise on anger over...

12.01.2024 3

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By Didier Lauras

'Financially solid': Hamas revenues set to withstand war with Israel

Hamas has been the focus of a relentless Israeli onslaught in Gaza but with resilient and diverse finances, it is expected to have a significant war...

18.12.2023 8

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By Didier Lauras

The Israel-Hamas military balance

Israel has one of the best-resourced militaries in the world, heavily supported by Washington. In Hamas, it faces a highly trained armed group with...

22.10.2023 5

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By Didier Lauras

Gaza-Israel conflict: Opportunity and risk for Russia's Putin

The conflict between Hamas and Israel is both an opportunity and a risk for Russian President Vladimir Putin, who has been mired in pressing his...

18.10.2023 5

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By Didier Lauras

The Israel-Hamas military balance

Israel has one of the best-resourced militaries in the world, hugely supported by Washington. In Hamas, it faces a highly-trained armed group with...

16.10.2023 4

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By Didier Lauras

Hamas hostage-taking presents Israel with familiar but tough dilemma

Israel has throughout its history been targeted by hostage-taking in standoffs resolved by both force and diplomacy, but the mass seizure of citizens...

13.10.2023 6

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By Didier Lauras

Unequal Hamas fight belies perils for Israel

Israel on paper enjoys vast numerical superiority over Palestinian militant group Hamas in terms of forces and hardware but the numbers mask a picture...

10.10.2023 3

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By Didier Lauras

Grim prospects if Israel launches ground assault on Gaza

Israel appears likely to stage a ground assault on Gaza in response to deadly weekend attacks by Hamas, risking close-quarters fighting in densely...

10.10.2023 9

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By Didier Lauras

Risks escalating in well-planned Hamas assault on Israel: analysts

The surprise assault by Hamas against Israel was a meticulously planned offensive that the Palestinian militant group is capable of keeping up, with a...

09.10.2023 5

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By Didier Lauras

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