July 29, 2014

Gaza - Why it's different this time



I wrote this piece for CNN.com - click on the image to read the article.

STORY HIGHLIGHTS
  • In some ways, Gaza conflict fits pattern of earlier clashes, but this one is different
  • Rick Francona says Israel seems determined to render Hamas militarily ineffective
  • Hamas knows it will be much harder to re-arm due to Egypt's opposition
  • Francona: Netanyahu seems fixed on idea of neutralizing Hamas' tunnels