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Lies, Misinformation Play Key Role in Israel-Hamas Fight
At the strategic level, the war in Gaza is about perception, telling a story about who is the victim and who is the aggressor. Lies, mistruths, and disinformation will play a key and continuing role in this fight.
Oct 31, 2023
Commentary
Why the Oct. 7 Attack Wasn't Israel's 9/11
There are some basic strategic lessons to be learned from the U.S. response to 9/11 that are applicable to Israel's unfolding operation in Gaza. But in many key ways, the two conflicts couldn't be further apart.
Nov 13, 2023

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Gaza: Hard Fighting Looms Without a Broader Peace Strategy
The United States and Israel should capitalize on Egypt's active role in mediating a cease-fire and thus revisit initiatives like the Arab Peace Initiative, which in the new regional strategic environment may be the best hope of reviving the moribund peace process before it is too late.
Nov 20, 2012
News Release
Israeli Mistakes Against Hybrid Adversaries Serve as Cautionary Tale for U.S. Military
A review of recent Israeli military conflicts indicates the United States may be ill-prepared for "hybrid" warfare against state-sponsored adversaries who have a modicum of training and small force numbers, but possess advanced weapons and enough expertise to challenge the U.S. military.
Jan 19, 2012
Report
Israeli Mistakes Against Hybrid Adversaries Serve as Cautionary Tale for U.S. Military
A review of recent Israeli military conflicts indicates the United States may be ill-prepared for
Jan 19, 2012
News Release
Flawed Strategy, Not a 'Failure of Air Power,' Led to Israel's Disappointing Performance in 2006 Lebanon War
Israel's disappointing performance in its war against Hezbollah in Lebanon in 2006 did not reflect a "failure of air power," but rather a failure of Israel's political and military leaders to properly assess the enemy, set achievable goals, apply an effective strategy and adequately manage public expectations.
May 23, 2011
Report
Flawed Strategy, Not a 'Failure of Air Power,' Led to Israel's Disappointing Performance in 2006 Lebanon War
Israel's disappointing performance in its war against Hezbollah in Lebanon in 2006 did not reflect a
May 23, 2011
Brochure
Three Proposed Initiatives for Improving Mobility, Quality of Life, and Economic Growth in the West Bank: A Visual Summary
Describes three demonstration projects based on the Arc, RAND's proposal for a sweeping infrastructure corridor linking urban centers, within and between the West Bank and Gaza.
Aug 25, 2010
Report
Military Capabilities for Hybrid War: Insights from the Israel Defense Forces in Lebanon and Gaza
The experiences of the Israel Defense Forces against hybrid opponents -- Hezbollah and Hamas -- in the recent conflicts in Lebanon and Gaza will help the U.S. Army understand the capabilities that it and the joint force will require in the future.
Mar 17, 2010
Brochure
The RAND Palestine Initiative
A description of the Arc, RAND's proposal for a sweeping infrastructure corridor linking urban centers, within and between the West Bank and Gaza.
May 7, 2009
Commentary
Spending Aid to Palestinians Wisely
Programs in health, education, and criminal justice are essential prerequisites for a successful state. They are glimpses of the better life that lasting peace can bring for the Palestinian people, write David Aaron and C. Ross Anthony.
Aug 16, 2007
Commentary
Blair's Project for a New Palestine
[Tony] Blair has the thankless task of helping Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas build institutions for a viable state, following Hamas's military takeover of Gaza, writes Robert Hunter.
Jul 7, 2007
Report
Terrorist Groups Teach Each Other Deadly Skills
Terrorist groups around the world with different ideologies and from different religious and ethnic backgrounds have improved their effectiveness by teaching each other deadly skills such as bomb-making and guerilla warfare techniques.
Mar 15, 2007
Commentary
Vision for a Successful Palestine
To turn the dream of a Palestinian state into a reality, Palestinians need a practical vision of a successful state that is safe, secure, economically viable, and at peace with Israel and its other neighbors.
Dec 14, 2005
Commentary
Palestinians Need More Cash
Published commentary by RAND staff.
Jul 7, 2005
Commentary
A Chance to Clean Up the Palestinian Authority
Published commentary by RAND staff.
Jan 6, 2005
Commentary
Gaza pullout - a Cynic's Path to 'Peace'
Published commentary by RAND staff.
Apr 29, 2004
Journal Article
Law and Order in Palestine
In 2004, the Gaza Strip and West Bank deteriorated into intra-Palestinian violence on several occasions.
Jan 1, 2004
Report
Israel and the Palestinian Occupied Territories: Military-Political Issues in the Debate
A study of Israeli views on the disposition of the West Bank and the Gaza Strip.
Jan 1, 1971
Report
Economic Structure and Development Prospects of the West Bank and the Gaza Strip
The 1967 Six Day War united economies of different structure and levels of development — Israel and the West Bank and the Gaza Strip — and disrupted past economic ties between the occupied territories and other Arab states.
Jan 1, 1971

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