Israel's leadership decapitation strategy

Israel’s strategy of targeting the top leaders of Hamas and Hezbollah offers short-term gains by disrupting command structures and boosting the morale of the Israeli public. However, its long-term effectiveness is uncertain, as the resistance groups have demonstrated the ability to adapt and to emer...

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Main Author: Ho, Matthew
Other Authors: S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies
Format: Commentary
Language:English
Published: 2024
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Online Access:https://hdl.handle.net/10356/180952
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Institution: Nanyang Technological University
Language: English
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Summary:Israel’s strategy of targeting the top leaders of Hamas and Hezbollah offers short-term gains by disrupting command structures and boosting the morale of the Israeli public. However, its long-term effectiveness is uncertain, as the resistance groups have demonstrated the ability to adapt and to emerge stronger. Addressing the deeper political and territorial issues remains critical to achieving lasting peace.