In the Middle East, History Repeats Itself … Right?

Hardliners on both sides of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict historically reinforced each other through actions and support.

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The latest war intensified hardline positions, escalating the Israeli-Palestinian conflict with disregard for lives.

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Hamas lost support by targeting Israeli civilians on October 7, damaging perceptions of Israel's strength.

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Hamas could have achieved its objectives by targeting Israeli military installations and personnel, not civilians.

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Rather than devastating Gaza, Israel could have targeted Hamas leadership and proposed conflict solutions.

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Past targeted killings and current violence won't bring peace, they harden positions and escalate violence.

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A regional war unprepared could be catastrophic, a Gaza operation may trigger a larger conflict.

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Brik warns of a multi-front war with Hezbollah, Lebanon, West Bank, Syria, Iran, and internal unrest.

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