The Israel-Hamas conflict: ‘You might not be interested in attrition, but attrition is interested in you’

Amos C. Fox

Small Wars and Insurgencies, 2024, vol. 35, issue 6, 984-996

Abstract: This article discusses the Israel-Hamas conflict, focusing on the ‘survive-win’ cycle and the concept of attrition in armed conflict. It highlights how power differentials between combatants – like Hamas and the Israeli Defense Force – lead to strategies like positional warfare and Fabian tactics, ultimately resulting in wars of attrition. Further, research illustrates that attrition is a fundamental aspect of conflict, challenging the idea that Western militaries should avoid the approach. Moreover, precision munitions in urban areas, such as Gaza City, still lead to significant casualties and collateral damage, urging a realistic acknowledgment of attrition in warfare.

Date: 2024
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DOI: 10.1080/09592318.2024.2346128

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