Reflections on the Israel-Hamas War
For 90 years, The Fletcher School has offered insight into global crises. This collection gathers reflective pieces authored by faculty members on the Israel-Hamas conflict, along with list of news items where their expert commentary has been featured. Through their writings and media engagements, Fletcher's faculty offer a range of academic perspectives on this complex geopolitical issue.
Why We Are Here: Two Peoples, One Land
The horrors we are witnessing in Israel and Gaza have been long in the making. At their core they involve a territory that is claimed by two peoples; two nations which, in spite of their shared history, believe this territory cannot be shared. Why? Because territory ...
by Monica Toft, Academic Dean
Legal Obligations in a Time of War
It is impossible to observe the events of the past two weeks in Israel and Palestine with anything other than horror. The Hamas assault beginning on the 7th of October involved shocking massacres, abductions...
by Tom Dannenbaum, Associate Professor of International Law
The Limits of Outside Opinion in Gaza
Israel is ramping up its plans to move into Gaza with overwhelming force. I have received many queries from students along the lines of, “Is there anything we can do to stop the worst from happening?” Because it’s all too easy to envisage...
by Daniel Drezner, Professor of International Politics
A Time For Prayer, A Time For Peace
The attack that took place on October 7th in Israel, with rockets fired from the Gaza Strip and incursions into homes, music festivals, and ordinary streets, is beyond human understanding...
by Tara Sonenshine, Edward R. Murrow Professor of Practice in Public Diplomacy
A Failed Diplomatic Doctrine
The last U.S. Secretary of State to have expended any political capital on the two-state solution, providing for a Palestinian state alongside Israel, was John Kerry between 2013 and 2017. His successor Rex Tillerson...
by Ibrahim Warde, Adjunct Professor of International Business
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Looming Starvation in Gaza Shows Resurgence of Civilian Sieges in Warfare
11 Jan, 2024
The New York Times
LinkHow Experts Believe Starvation Is Being Utilized in Gaza
6 Jan, 2024
Time
LinkThe world is at war — and America is exhausted
15 Dec, 2023
The Hill
LinkIsraelis and Palestinians warring over a homeland is far from unique
12 Dec, 2023
The Conversation
LinkHamas’ use of sexual violence is an all-too-common part of modern war – but not in all conflicts
11 Dec, 2023
The Conversation
LinkAn unseen tragedy of war
9 Dec, 2023
The Hill
LinkEven wars have rules
6 Dec, 2023
Kathimerini
LinkWhen civilians pay the ultimate price in war
30 Nov, 2023
The Hill
LinkTop Legal Experts on Why Aid to Gaza Can’t Be Conditioned on Hostage Release, in response to remarks by US Official
20 Nov, 2023
Just Security
LinkHow International Law Views Military Action at a Hospital
16 Nov, 2023
The New York Times
LinkIt’s time for Bibi to step down
16 Nov, 2023
The Hill
LinkAl Shifa hospital: Israel says arms found inside complex
15 Nov, 2023
BBC World Service
LinkPeace is possible in Israel. But not until Hamas is defeated.
12 Nov, 2023
MSNBC
LinkErdogan’s stance on Israel reflects desire to mix politics with realpolitik – and still remain a relevant regional player
10 Nov, 2023
The Conversation
LinkMedia is meant to inform, but is it stoking the flames of war in the Middle East?
9 Nov, 2023
The Hill
LinkVelshi: The complexities of prosecuting war crimes
4 Nov, 2023
MSNBC
LinkHow the Israel-Hamas war is destabilizing the Horn of Africa
3 Nov, 2023
Responsible Statecraft
LinkFueling the conflict in the Middle East
2 Nov, 2023
The Hill
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A look at the laws that govern urban warfare in Gaza and beyond
1 Nov, 2023
National Public Radio (NPR)
LinkThe Lessons for Israel of America’s War in Afghanistan
1 Nov, 2023
Foreign Affairs
LinkIsrael's actions in Gaza and international law
23 Oct, 2023
Middle East Monitor
LinkAs Israel fights on two fronts, the risks for US entanglement grow
21 Oct, 2023
The Boston Globe
LinkThe Siege of Gaza
20 Oct, 2023
Just Security
LinkWhat is a war crime, and who gets held accountable?
20 Oct, 2023
National Public Radio (NPR)
LinkIn the fog of war: Journalism’s fight to shine light into darkness
19 Oct, 2023
The Hill
LinkBoth sides violating international law in Israel-Hamas conflict, experts tell DW
18 Oct, 2023
Deutsche Welle
LinkGreater Boston panel on Israel-Hamas war
18 Oct, 2023
GBH News
LinkDeadly Blast at Gaza Hospital Complicates Biden’s Delicate Middle East Mission
17 Oct, 2023
US News & World Report
LinkLaws of war explained
17 Oct, 2023
7News Australia
LinkRules of war: What are they? Will they matter in Israel-Gaza conflict?
17 Oct, 2023
The Christian Science Monitor
LinkAs Israel and Hamas go to war, Republicans blame Biden. Foreign policy experts say that’s unfair.
16 Oct, 2023
The Boston Globe
LinkIs Israel acting within the laws of war?
14 Oct, 2023
The Economist
LinkWar in Israel: From violations of the law to war crimes
14 Oct, 2023
Süddeutsche Zeitung
LinkIsrael, Gaza and the Laws of War
12 Oct, 2023
The New York Times
LinkWill the United States Be the Next Israel?
12 Oct, 2023
Politico
LinkPodcast: Gaza War Edition
12 Oct, 2023
Slate
LinkThe Siege of Gaza and the Starvation War Crime
11 Oct, 2023
Just Security
LinkAnalysis: What led to the attacks on Israel?
9 Oct, 2023
NBC10 Boston
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