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conflicthistory2 years ago

Unveiling the True Insights from the Yom Kippur War

The recent conflict between Israel and Hamas has raised questions about Israel's intelligence failures and lack of preparedness, echoing the lessons from the Yom Kippur War in 1973. In both cases, Israel enjoyed a period of economic prosperity and underestimated its adversaries. The Yom Kippur War, fought between Israel and Egypt/Syria, resulted in a surprise attack that exposed Israel's vulnerabilities. Similarly, Hamas's recent attack caught Israel off guard. Israel's reliance on intelligence and assumptions about its enemies proved to be flawed. After the Yom Kippur War, Israel conducted a comprehensive investigation, and similar inquiries are expected after the current conflict. The article suggests that there may be opportunities for peace and a reevaluation of old assumptions in the aftermath of conflicts.

via Foreign Affairs Magazine|
#conflicthistory#hamas#intelligence-failure
conflicthistory2 years ago

Navigating the Israel-Palestine Conflict: A Timeline of Diplomacy and Tensions

The current escalation of violence between Israel and Palestine is the latest chapter in a long and complicated history. From the Balfour Declaration in 1917, which called for the establishment of a Jewish state in Palestine, to the formation of Israel in 1948 and subsequent conflicts such as the Six-Day War in 1967 and the First Intifada in the late 1980s, the region has been marked by violence, displacement, and failed peace agreements. The recent attack by Hamas and Israel's offensive in Gaza have led to a growing death toll and humanitarian crisis, highlighting the ongoing tensions and deep-rooted issues in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

via Vox.com|
#balfour-declaration#conflicthistory#gaza
conflicthistory2 years ago

Lebanon-Israel Tensions: A Historical Perspective

Tensions between Lebanon and Israel have a long history, dating back to before the establishment of the state of Israel. The conflict has seen periods of relative calm and intense violence, with various actors involved, including Hezbollah and Palestinian groups. The recent exchange of attacks between Israel and Hezbollah has raised fears of a regional war, adding to the ongoing Israeli-Hamas conflict in Gaza. The history of the conflict highlights the complex dynamics and deep-rooted tensions in the region.

via Al Jazeera English|
#conflicthistory#hezbollah#israel
conflicthistory2 years ago

"Hamas' Aggression Triggers Israeli Trauma and Raises Questions of Dismantling"

The recent Hamas assault on southern Israeli communities has triggered painful memories of the Holocaust for many Israelis, drawing direct parallels between the two tragedies. The attack, which killed at least 1,300 Israelis, has tapped into Israel's deepest fears and revived memories of the Jews' greatest trauma. While the scale of the Hamas attack does not compare to the Holocaust, it marked the deadliest day for Jews since then and reopened a wound that remains fresh for many in Israel. The comparisons to the Holocaust have been made by Israeli leaders, allies abroad, and even within Israeli society, but they also draw criticism and can have dangerous consequences for the ongoing conflict.

via POLITICO|
#comparison#conflicthistory#hamas
conflicthistory2 years ago

Understanding the Israel-Palestine Conflict: From History to Horrors

The Israel-Palestine conflict, one of the world's longest-running conflicts, has its roots in the Balfour Declaration of 1917, which promised a national home for the Jewish people in Palestine. The conflict escalated with the Arab Revolt in the 1930s, the UN partition plan in 1947, and the ethnic cleansing of Palestine in 1948. Subsequent events include the Naksa (Six-Day War), the first and second Intifadas, the formation of the Palestinian Authority, and the wars on the Gaza Strip. The conflict has resulted in the displacement of millions of people and numerous casualties, with ongoing tensions and violence.

via Al Jazeera English|
#balfour-declaration#conflicthistory#gaza-strip