Modern Guerrilla Warfare: An Analysis of Hamas' Tactics in the Palestinian- Israeli Ongoing Conflict

مخنث يوسف; بلفرد لامية

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Modern Guerrilla Warfare: An Analysis of Hamas' Tactics in the Palestinian- Israeli Ongoing Conflict

Authors:

مخنث يوسف | بلفرد لامية

Publisher:

Université d'El Oued

Journal:

مجلة الدراسات والبحوث الاجتماعية Vol.12 Issue 3, pp.214-232

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

10/2024

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

2001436454

pISSN:

2352-9555

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Abstract:

 Evidently, conflict has been a persistent and defining aspect of human history, shaping civilizations and influencing the course of events over millennia. This article examines one of the most relevant and enduring forms of conflict in history, Guerrilla warfare. It explores how guerrilla tactics, employed by weaker forces to counter superior military powers through unconventional means, have shaped historical and modern warfare. The analysis draws on the contributions of T.E. Lawrence and Mao Zedong to guerrilla strategy, emphasizing the importance of mobility, surprise, and psychological operations. The ongoing Hamas-Israel conflict is presented as a current example of guerrilla warfare, showcasing Hamas's use of tunnel networks, hit-and-run attacks, and improvised weapons against the Israel Defense Forces. The article highlights the psychological and international dimensions of the conflict, including the impact of propaganda and the involvement of allied groups. By examining these dynamics, the article underscores the persistent significance of guerrilla tactics in achieving strategic objectives against technologically superior adversaries, calling for continued academic interest in this form of warfare.

Article Details

Modern Guerrilla Warfare: An Analysis of Hamas' Tactics in the Palestinian- Israeli Ongoing Conflict

Authors:

مخنث يوسف | بلفرد لامية

Publisher:

Université d'El Oued

Journal:

مجلة الدراسات والبحوث الاجتماعية Vol.12 Issue 3, pp.214-232

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

10/2024

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

2001436454

pISSN:

2352-9555

Guerrilla warfare

Gaza

Hamas

Israel

T.E. Lawrence

Mao Zedong

Aqsa Flood

Genocide

Palestine

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Article Details

Authors: مخنث يوسف | بلفرد لامية

Publisher: Université d'El Oued

Journal: مجلة الدراسات والبحوث الاجتماعية Vol.12 Issue 3, pp.214-232

Document Type: Article

Publication Date: 10/2024

Document Language: English

Document ID (Org No.): 2001436454

pISSN: 2352-9555

Issues

Authors:

مخنث يوسف | بلفرد لامية

Publisher:

Université d'El Oued

Journal:

مجلة الدراسات والبحوث الاجتماعية Vol.12 Issue 3, pp.214-232

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

10/2024

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

2001436454

pISSN:

2352-9555