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Can the "Idea" of Hamas Be Defeated?
By Arie W. Kruglanski and Joel Singer A common criticism of Israel’s military campaign in Gaza is that Hamas is an idea, and because an idea cannot be defeated, it is futile to fight Hamas. Writing for the New York Times in 2010, Amos Oz, the celebrated …