Israeli forces have begun a new phase of their war on Gaza, heightening the risk of a broader conflict. The declared objective is to eradicate Hamas and implement a new administration. Though advised against a full-scale invasion, Israel’s task is likened to driving Isis out of Mosul. There are concerns about the potential opening of wider fronts in the war, including the West Bank and Lebanon, possibly involving the US and stoking regional conflict.
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