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Implications of the Gaza Conflict
A perceived victory for Hamas in the Gaza conflict could strengthen its domestic position, ease its international isolation, and increase the regional influence of Damascus and Tehran. Yet a sustainable ceasefire could weaken Hamas, strengthen the Palestinian Authority, and boost prospects for eventual resumption of peace talks.
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Hamas-Egyptian Relations Deteriorate
Israel's military campaign in Gaza has exacerbated the already strained relationship between Hamas and Egypt. Cairo's policy on Hamas and the Gaza border will send a strong message to its domestic Islamist opposition. When it comes to Islamists, Egypt will do what is necessary to protect its national security.
More on Arab and Islamic Politics | | | |  | | AP Photo | | | Jihadist Groups in Gaza: A Developing Threat | | The growth of independent violent Islamist organizations in Gaza poses a serious threat not only to Israel and Western interests but also to Hamas itself. Former Shin Bet chief Yoram Cohen writes. |
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| In the News | | | | Operation 'Cast Lead': Israel's Assault on Hamas | | Jeffrey White examines the strategic challenges of Israel's military operation against Hamas in Gaza, including the limitations of an air campaign, the risks of regional escalation, and the achievability of Israeli objectives. |
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 | Israel's Policy Options in the Gaza Conflict | | David Makovsky looks at Israel's options for ensuring that its campaign against Hamas in Gaza ends with its deterrence restored -- and at the implications for peacemaking in the Obama administration. |
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