Middle Israel: Eyeless in Gaza

Isolated on all fronts, Hamas’s strategic situation has never been worse, and the current clash won’t improve it; Hamas’s isolation reflects a lack of flexibility, sophistication needed to fulfill its quest to lead a nation.

A man stands guard during the funeral of two Palestinian gunmen killed by an Israeli air strike in response to rocket fire launched at southern Israeli towns.

(photo credit: REUTERS)

ByAMOTZ ASA-EL

JULY 12, 2014 06:22

Middle Israel: Eyeless in Gaza

Isolated on all fronts, Hamas’s strategic situation has never been worse, and the current clash won’t improve it; Hamas’s isolation reflects a lack of flexibility, sophistication needed to fulfill its quest to lead a nation.

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