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Six Ways Hamas Could Limit Civilian Casualties in Gaza

Hamas should be shielding the people of Gaza from the worst of the fighting, not using them as human shields.

Aug 13, 2014

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Jeffrey White

Video

Brief Analysis

From Fighting to Ceasefire in Gaza

The former chief of staff to Israel's defense minister joins veteran peace envoy Dennis Ross to discuss the potential for a prolonged ceasefire and reconstruction.

Aug 11, 2014

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Michael Herzog
Dennis Ross

Articles & Testimony

Hamas Could Have Chosen Peace -- Instead, It Made Gaza Suffer

Hamas is incapable of changing, so Washington and its allies should work to discredit and disarm the group as one of several measures aimed at managing the conflict.

Aug 8, 2014

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Dennis Ross

Is 'Reconstruction for Demilitarisation' the Way Forward in Gaza?

BICOM senior research fellow Alan Johnson interviews Matthew Levitt about a new proposal for disarming Hamas to prevent future military clashes with Israel.

Aug 7, 2014

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Matthew Levitt

Brief Analysis

Using Gaza's Border Crossings to Cement a Ceasefire

The international community should focus on systematically rolling back Hamas political and security control while opening Gaza to the outside world -- beginning with a reestablished PA foothold at the Rafah crossing.

Aug 7, 2014

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Neri Zilber

Articles & Testimony

How to Think About the New Middle East

The Obama administration's approach to Gaza needs to take account of new realities in the region.

Jul 30, 2014

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Dennis Ross

Qatari leader Emir Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani - source: Reuters

Brief Analysis

Qatar's Gaza Motives

Doha's involvement in ceasefire diplomacy reflects its ambition for a wider regional role that Washington should challenge.

Jul 29, 2014

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Simon Henderson

Brief Analysis

The Conflict in Gaza: Recalculating the Political-Military Equation

Ghaith al-Omari of the American Task Force on Palestine joins Institute fellows David Pollock and Jeffrey White to discuss the Gaza conflict.

Jul 25, 2014

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David Pollock
Jeffrey White
Ghaith al-Omari

Brief Analysis

Gaza Demonstrations Around the World

A survey of the various rallies held in the Middle East and abroad since the latest Gaza conflict began.

Jul 24, 2014

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Gavi Barnhard
Adam Rasgon

Brief Analysis

Hamas in Arab Eyes: Few Signs of Revival, Except in West Bank

Poll data and other evidence point to potential openings for promoting a ceasefire that will help the Palestinian people, not Hamas.

Jul 24, 2014

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David Pollock

Articles & Testimony

The Israeli Army Knew Gaza Was a 'Ticking Bomb' Before War Broke Out

Hamas forced the longstanding blockade through its continued rejectionism, and it is now trying to violently extort the international community, the PA, and Israel to give it what it wants without offering anything in return.

Jul 23, 2014

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Neri Zilber

Articles & Testimony

A War We Didn't Want

Israel takes no joy in another round of hostilities with Hamas in Gaza, but it is a fight born of necessity.

Jul 21, 2014

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Michael Herzog

Articles & Testimony

The Risks of Israel's Gaza Incursion

Prior to the latest ground campaign in Gaza, Hamas appeared to be losing relevance and legitimacy, but Israel's offensive -- however justifiable -- could restore both.

Jul 18, 2014

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David Schenker
Judith Miller

Articles & Testimony

Why Gazans Are Again Paying for Hamas's Choices

Egypt made a proposal Monday to stop the fighting between Hamas and Israel. The Arab League and Israel accepted it. Even Ismail Haniyeh, a Hamas political leader, said Monday night on a Hamas television broadcast that the Izzedine al-Qassam Brigades of Hamas had “lifted the head of our nation” and

Jul 15, 2014

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Dennis Ross

Brief Analysis

Gaza Public Rejects Hamas, Wants Ceasefire

A recent, credible poll shows that most Gazans oppose Hamas policies and leaders alike, and favor a ceasefire with Israel.

Jul 15, 2014

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David Pollock

Video

The Gaza Crisis: Why Now? What Does it Mean? How Will It End?

Washington Institute experts discuss the current situation in Gaza, Israel's military operation, Palestinian politics, and U.S. policy during this in-depth video presentation.

Jul 11, 2014

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Robert Satloff
Dennis Ross
Michael Herzog
David Pollock

Articles & Testimony

Gaza Air Strikes Are a Necessary Show of Force for Israel

Hamas, bankrupt and friendless, hopes to use violence to win support. Israel cannot do otherwise than act.

Jul 10, 2014

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Michael Herzog

Brief Analysis

PA and Other Arab Reactions to the Gaza Crisis

Abbas and other Arab leaders demand that Israel stop striking Gaza, but not that Hamas stop shooting rockets at Israel. So the United States should demand they correct that imbalance.

Jul 9, 2014

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David Pollock

Articles & Testimony

Hamas's Not-So-Secret Weapon

Turkey-based Hamas member Salah al-Arouri is uniquely suited to overseeing the group's operations in the West Bank.

Jul 9, 2014

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Matthew Levitt

Israeli-Palestinian Crisis: Discussing Incitement, Rockets, Hamas, and Other Issues

Actions matter more than words, says Arab politics scholar David Pollock, but incitement by Palestinians and Israelis sometimes leads to violent deeds.

Jul 8, 2014

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David Pollock

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Ghaith al-Omari

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