Scott Lucas look at the implications of Israel’s unprecedented attack on a Gulf State.
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Israel’s ‘double-tap’ strike on Nasser hospital in Gaza has drawn widespread international condemnation.
Israel’s own figures suggest there has been an unusually high civilian death rate in Gaza.
The risks for individuals are profound. They could be involved in a protracted conflict and potentially exposed to future prosecution for crimes.
Despite growing international and domestic pressure, Israel is widening its military offensive in Gaza.
As Israel begins its assault on Gaza City there is little prospect for a ceasefire.
However, the Coalition’s decision to say it would reverse Palestinian recognition if elected was both unnecessary and unwise.
A new book is both a chronicle of pain and upheaval and a testament to strength and resilience.
From a strategy standpoint, Netanyahu’s decision to take over Gaza City makes little sense – nor does there appear to be a longer-term plan in place.
The UK has said it will recognise Palestine unless Israel agrees to a ceasefire in Gaza and humanitarian aid resumes. But this could set a dangerous legal precedent.
For the first time, the Arab League has called for Hamas to disarm and disband.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says the situation in Gaza has gone beyond the world’s worst fears as hopes of a truce between Israel and Hamas have been dashed.
While negotiators discuss the ‘framework’ for talks, the killing continues in Gaza.
There’s been plenty of futile talk of ceasefires before in the Gaza conflict.
Israel and Hamas both have reasons to want a ceasefire. But they are different.
‘Bunker buster’ bombs and Tomahawk missiles struck three targets, with President Donald Trump saying that Iran’s nuclear program had been ‘completely and fully obliterated.’
Tehran can utilize an army of proxy groups, intelligence operatives and cyberhackers as part of any retaliation for Israeli or US attacks.
This siege mentality may have undermined more proactive Israeli Jewish public support for a ceasefire and ‘day-after’ concessions when the conflict finally ends.
Many nations agreed Israel had a right to self-defence after the October 7 2023 Hamas attacks. Whether this defence still holds 20 months later is now debatable.
Several nations are contemplating recognising a Palestinian state to revamp the two-state solution. However, major obstacles remain.
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Research Scholar, Middle East Studies, Australian National University
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Professor of International Politics, Clinton Institute, University College Dublin
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Professor of International Relations at UCL | Associate Fellow on the Middle East at Chatham House, UCL
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Senior Lecturer in International Politics, City St George's, University of London
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Lecturer, Department of Government and International Relations, University of Sydney
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