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Black September: Israel's Triumph and the Decline of Armed Struggle

Black September: This historical event shapes Israel’s operations against Hamas, exposing challenges for armed resistance and signaling a shift towards dialogue among Palestinian factions.

By Srijan Sharma
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Black September: Israel's Covert Operations and the Fight Against Hamas

On October 16, in a decisive blow to Hamas, Israel eliminated one of its most notorious figures, Yahya Sinwar, a hardline leader who rose to power following the death of former Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh in what was widely believed to be a covert Mossad operation. Sinwar's death, after years of spearheading brutal attacks on Israel, marks a massive victory for Israeli forces. However, this strike goes beyond the elimination of one man—it has left Hamas on the brink of an existential crisis.

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After more than a year of devastating attacks on Israeli civilians, the death of Yahya Sinwar marks a critical moment in Israel’s fight against Hamas. Sinwar, a militant leader who took the reins after the assassination of former Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh in an alleged Mossad operation, played a crucial role in orchestrating these massacres. His elimination has sent shockwaves through Hamas, placing the organisation at the precipice of collapse. Yet, this is not the first time Israel has pushed a terror group to the brink. The demise of the organisation offers a his

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