The official narrative has been that Hamas is weakened, but in reality the IDF’s doctrine of massive force is failing, writes Paul Rogers, emeritus professor of peace studies at UK’s Bradford University.
The official narrative has been that Hamas is weakened, but in reality the IDF’s doctrine of massive force is failing, writes Paul Rogers, emeritus professor of peace studies at UK’s Bradford University.
It’s critical to note, as you point out, that until you know what the goal is you can’t say whether they are winning or losing.
I mean, the Tet Offensive didn’t really have a goal except to make the occupiers take the opposition seriously.