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Oct. 27, 2023
Al-Monitor
Israeli Invasion of Gaza Threatens To Collapse Washington’s Middle East Strategy
Israeli Invasion of Gaza Threatens To Collapse Washington’s Middle East Strategy
Oct. 26, 2023
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Assessing the Israel-Hamas War’s Impact on Mideast Security
Oct. 26, 2023
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US Surges Troops To Middle East In Threat Against Iran
Oct. 26, 2023
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Opinion: If Israel Can Defeat Hamas, It Would Be A Major Blow Against Iran’s Proxy Strategy.
Opinion: If Israel Can Defeat Hamas, It Would Be A Major Blow Against Iran’s Proxy Strategy.
Oct. 26, 2023
CBS News
Former CENTCOM Commander: Israel’s Objective Is To “Destroy The War-Making Capability of Hamas”
Former CENTCOM Commander: Israel’s Objective Is To “Destroy The War-Making Capability of Hamas”
Oct. 26, 2023
CBS News
Gen. Joseph Votel Discusses Israel’s Gaza Invasion
Oct. 25, 2023
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Oct. 25, 2023
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Israel Says Gaza Ground Assault to Come. But First is Battle Over Risks.
Israel Says Gaza Ground Assault to Come. But First is Battle Over Risks.
Oct. 25, 2023
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Oct. 25, 2023
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The Israel-Hamas War and Prospects For A Ground Invasion
Oct. 25, 2023
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https://www.businessinsider.com/israel-gaza-hamas-invasion-harder-isis-battle-ex-socom-head-2023-10
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Oct. 25, 2023
Washington Post
Biden Weighs Striking Iranian Proxies After Attacks on U.S. Troops
Biden Weighs Striking Iranian Proxies After Attacks on U.S. Troops
Oct. 25, 2023
Washington Post
Biden weighs striking Iranian proxies after attacks on U.S. troops
Biden weighs striking Iranian proxies after attacks on U.S. troops
Oct. 24, 2023
Air & Space Forces Magazine
US Carries Out Airstrikes in Syria in Response to Iran Militia Attacks
US Carries Out Airstrikes in Syria in Response to Iran Militia Attacks
Oct. 24, 2023
The Intercept
Secret U.S. War in Lebanon Is Tinder For Escalation of Israel–Gaza Conflict
Secret U.S. War in Lebanon Is Tinder For Escalation of Israel–Gaza Conflict