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Israel has no good options for dealing with Hamas' hostage-taking in Gaza

  • Written by James Forest, Professor and Director of Security Studies, School of Criminology and Justice Studies, UMass Lowell
Israel has no good options for dealing with Hamas' hostage-taking in GazaPictures are put together on a pavement beside candles during the 'Jewish Community Vigil' for Israel in London on Oct. 9, 2023. AP Photo/Kin Cheung

Hamas, the Gaza-based Palestinian militant group that mounted a deadly surprise attack on Israel that has killed – at last count – at least 1,200 Israelis, has captured what are estimated...

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