Israel, Gaza, and the Looming Challenges of Urban Warfare

October 13, 2023 • 01:22:54
Israel, Gaza, and the Looming Challenges of Urban Warfare
Urban Warfare Project
Israel, Gaza, and the Looming Challenges of Urban Warfare

Oct 13 2023 | 01:22:54

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Show Notes

On October 7, when the militant group Hamas launched a large-scale set of coordinated attacks against Israel, the tragic result was the deadliest day in the country's history. In this episode, host John Spencer is joined by Dr. Jacob Stoil, the chair of applied history at the Modern War Institute and an associate professor of military history at the US Army School of Advanced Military Studies. Together, they trace the Israel Defense Forces' initial response and contextualize the massive mobilization of three hundred thousand military reservists. This sets the stage for the discussion to explore an important question: If Israel launches a ground campaign into Gaza, what can they expect to encounter?

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