Political Geography: Israel / Topic: 2023 Gaza War

Author:: Paolo Cotta-Ramusino
Publication Date:: 10-2023
Content Type:: Working Paper
Institution:: Pugwash Conferences on Science and World Affairs
Abstract:: In this dramatic period, severe conflicts are endangering global security. It is important to reduce heavily these conflicts and restore a path for peace and security. It will not be an easy task, but it is important that Pugwash make its contribution to the goal of peace in whatever way possible. In any case the most important decision to be made is an immediate ceasefire followed by suitable negotiations. Let us discuss briefly the two most relevant and dangerous current conflicts: the war in Ukraine and the war in Gaza and Israel. The number of people killed and wounded, both civilian and military, is growing daily, and the numbers mentioned below are just provisional data.
Topic:: Security, Armed Conflict, Russia-Ukraine War, and 2023 Gaza War
Political Geography:: Russia, Europe, Ukraine, Middle East, Israel, Palestine, and Gaza

Author:: Gabi Siboni
Publication Date:: 12-2023
Content Type:: Working Paper
Institution:: Jerusalem Institute for Strategy and Security (JISS)
Abstract:: While Israel must show absolute commitment to the release of all the hostages, collective national security must be its top priority. The political echelon needs to make it clear to the public and the families of the hostages that it is imperative to stick to priorities in the war on Hamas. It is only by achieving military and political victory that Israel will create the conditions for the release of all the hostages.
Topic:: National Security, 2023 Gaza War, and Hostages
Political Geography:: Middle East, Israel, Palestine, and Gaza

Author:: Kobi Michael
Publication Date:: 11-2023
Content Type:: Policy Brief
Institution:: Jerusalem Institute for Strategy and Security (JISS)
Abstract:: The Gaza war should serve to upend the existing order and usher in a new regional order. This transformation will be reflected in a new regional framework that relies on the normalization process between Israel and the Arab world, spearheaded by Saudi Arabia. The great war against the axis of evil should not stop there. Israel and the free world must continue the relentless pursuit of the leaders of terrorist organizations and their operatives worldwide.
Topic:: Terrorism, Normalization, Regional Security, and 2023 Gaza War
Political Geography:: Middle East, Israel, Palestine, Gaza, and Saudi Arabia

Author:: Constantine Antonopoulos
Publication Date:: 12-2023
Content Type:: Policy Brief
Institution:: Hellenic Foundation for European and Foreign Policy (ELIAMEP)
Abstract:: The ongoing armed conflict in Gaza has given rise to a great humanitarian crisis and a great threat to international peace and security. Hamas’ murderous attacks on Israel and the taking of hostages are grave violations of the law of armed conflict and constitute war crimes. Israel claims that it is not acting in self-defence under the jus ad bellum; instead, it asserts that the legal framework governing its action is the law of armed conflict governing the conduct of hostilities. Israel insists that it is in compliance with international humanitarian law. However, its interpretation of the relevant rules and its understanding of their scope are a matter of contentious debate.
Topic:: Humanitarian Crisis, International Humanitarian Law (IHL), Armed Conflict, and 2023 Gaza War
Political Geography:: Middle East, Israel, Palestine, and Gaza

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