Israel, the United States, and the War Against Hamas, July-August 2014: The Spec

Description: Israel, the United States, and the War Against Hamas, July-August 2014 by Professor Zaki Shalom, Zaki Shalom Operation Protective Edge, launched on July 8, 2014, saw heavy fighting between the Israel Defense Forces and Hamas in Gaza. Throughout the war US government media spokespersons confirmed Israels right to self-defense against rockets and tunnels, and condemned Hamas for initiating the conflict and its use of human shields. But there is an important difference between confirmation and pro-active demonstration at the highest political level. The longstanding alliance between the United States and Israel has always been subject to the administration and president of the day. In this case, the Obama administrations support for Israels right to self-defense was qualified, and as a result the Israeli political leadership felt constrained in its ability to defeat Hamas militarily without risking criticism from the United States that would impact negatively on the special relationship. In its role as ally, the United States was careful not to apply direct political pressure on Israel. However, US government public criticisms relating to Gazan civilian loss of life damaged Israel on the international stage via harrowing media coverage surrounding the conflict. The Federal Aviation Administration order to airlines to stop flying to Israel enhanced Hamas claim that it had inflicted a strategic defeat to the Zionist State. For the last 70 years Israel has recognized that the United States is its primary strategic ally a principle initiated by Israels first Prime Minister and Defense Minister, David Ben-Gurion. Political and military policies have to be directed to prevent a rift. But the Protective Edge experience has brought to the fore that in times of crisis Israel cannot rely on a special relationship to secure its safety and must of necessity possess the political will and military ability to defend itself and to take actions that may result in a strained relationship. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Author Biography Zaki Shalom is a member of the research staff at the Israeli Institute for National Security Studies and at Ashkelon Academic College. He is the author of Israels Nuclear Option: Behind the Scenes Diplomacy between Dimona and Washington (Sussex Academic Press and Jaffee Center for Strategic Studies, 2005), and Ben-Gurions Political Struggles, 19631967: A Lion in Winter (Routledge, 2006). In 2007 he was awarded the Prime Ministers prestigious David Ben-Gurion Memorial Prize for his book Fire in His Bones, which relates Ben-Gurions activities following his resignation as prime minister and until his death. Table of Contents Contents Introduction I. Hamas and Israel a. Background b. Operation Cast Lead c. Operation Pillar of Defense II. Operation Protective Edge a. General Background b. The Abduction and Murder of Three Israeli Teenagers c. The Abduction and Murder of Mohammad Abu Khdeir d. Rising Tensions e. The Warfare in Gaza General Observations f. Justification of the Operation g. Hamas Measures to Maximize Civilian Casualties h. Military Phases of the Operation i. Palestinian Authority versus Hamas III. Policy of the United States throughout Protective Edge a. The Balance between "Right to Defend" and "Disproportionate Response" b. The Mediation Efforts of Turkey and Qatar c. US Punitive Measures Against Israel? d. US Positions on Protective Edge A Chronological Survey Conclusion Notes Index Details ISBN1789760496 Author Zaki Shalom Pages 144 Year 2020 ISBN-10 1789760496 ISBN-13 9781789760491 Language English Format Paperback Subtitle The Special Relationship under Scrutiny Publication Date 2020-01-01 UK Release Date 2020-01-01 Country of Publication United Kingdom AU Release Date 2020-01-01 NZ Release Date 2020-01-01 Publisher Liverpool University Press Imprint Liverpool University Press Place of Publication Liverpool Alternative 9781782846277 DEWEY 956.94055 Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:126650431;

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