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Oct 2024
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Why Israel won’t stop despite killing Si...

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The assassination of the Hamas leader, Yahya Sinwar in Gaza, the architect of the October 7 attack, might have been an opportunity for a ceasefire. 

Instead, Israeli airstrikes have intensified in the north and there is no sign Hamas will agree to the return of hostages. 

Today, international relations expert Rajan Menon on what Benjamin Netanyahu hopes to achieve. 

Professor Menon says that despite Sinwar’s death, Hamas remains resilient and continues to pose a threat. 

He says the international community is closely watching the situation, with significant political and humanitarian concerns.

Featured: 

Rajan Menon, professor emeritus of international relations at the City College of New York 

Key Topics:

  • Yahya Sinwar assassination
  • Israeli airstrikes in Gaza
  • Hamas leadership
  • Benjamin Netanyahu’s strategy
  • Ceasefire prospects
  • Hostage negotiations
  • Gaza conflict 
  • Humanitarian impact
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