In this crisis, the Islamists of Hamas want first of all to conquer public opinion in Palestine, to the detriment of the Palestinian Authority. A risky calculation.
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Analysis
Dn this new crisis, Hamas’ behavior surprised everyone, starting with the Israeli civil and military authorities. According to the press in Israel, the strategic assessments did not foresee the scenario that has been developing for nearly a week. The military wing of the Islamist movement that dominates the Gaza Strip has also deployed resources arguably far superior to what Israeli officials believed they could do. Hamas’s goals have visibly evolved in recent weeks, but it is too early to assess the results.
