The recent Gaza conflict has resulted in devastating consequences for all parties involved. While Hamas suffered a major defeat for its brutal attack on Israel, the Israeli response has drawn international criticism for its disproportionate impact on civilians. The conflict has also exposed the limitations of the Axis of Resistance, highlighting Iran's international isolation. Furthermore, the conflict has sparked tensions within Australia, revealing the dangers of bigotry and blurring the line between criticism of Israeli policies and antisemitism.
That there are no winners in war seems particularly apt for Gaza. Another chapter in the tragedy of this troubled place has been written.
The mission to destroy the organisation colours the ability to target precisely, along with one’s understanding of what constitutes proportionality. In the court of world opinion it appeared that Israel’s military objectives had long been achieved and the degree of devastation wrought upon the people did not appear proportionate.and kidnapped a dozen more on October 7, so Hamas declared war on America at the same time it did Israel.
Israel’s ability to garner a Western air defence coalition at short notice to blunt Iran’s attack again showed how isolated Tehran is internationally. State coalition building is different to Iran’s non-state actor coalition with Hamas, Hezbollah, militia groups in Iraq, and Ansarullah, a Yemeni organisation. Its limitations are now plain for all to see.
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