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Stated Goals
Hamas, through their actions, seemingly aims to resist Israeli control and advocate for Palestinian rights (Daily)
Sabotage peace prospects in Mideast (Times)
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Eliminate Hamas from Gaza (Daily)
Achieving a peace agreement with Saudi Arabia (Times)
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Not explicitly mentioned (Times)
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Support Hamas and destabilize Israel (Times)
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Raise awareness about the Middle East condition (Bassem1)
Speak up against controversial issues (Bassem1)
Keep his comedy performance coontinuing (Bassem1)
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Piers Morgan aims to get a clear understanding of complex issues (Bassem1)
He attempts to create a fair discussion platform (Bassem1)
Piers Morgan wants to discuss and highlight important global issues (Bassem2)
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Strategic Significance (Bassem1)
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Support Israel (Times)
Inspire a stronger bond between Israel and Saudi Arabia (Times)
Neutralize the threats of Hamas (Times)
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Preserving culture and heritage (Bassem2)
Eliminate the threat posed by Hamas (Daily)
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Maintain political influence and cultural heritage (Bassem2)
Saudi Arabia aims at normalizing diplomatic relations with Israel (Times)
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End to Hamas (Daily)
Remove the threat of Hamas (Daily)
Fostering peace between Israel and Saudi Arabia (Times)
To declare Hamas as an illegitimate entity (Times)
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Get rid of Hamas (Daily)
The Palestinian Authority seeks normalization and peace with other nations (Times)
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Right to return to their homes in Palestine and stop ongoing injustices (Bassem2)
22% land restoration as part of possible resolution (Bassem2)
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Israel's supposed goal to eradicate Hamas (Bassem2)
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Maintaining his political power (Bassem2)
Expanding Israeli territory (Bassem2)
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Represent the people of America (Brand)
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Support for Israel's security (Brand)
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Understanding reasons for Israel's delay in ground invasion (Daily)
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Understanding the reasons behind Israel's delay in ground invasion of Gaza (Daily)
Providing valuable and updated information through her war correspondence (Daily)
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Deliver accurate news and analysis (Daily)
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Stand strongly behind Israel (Times)
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Achieving a formal recognition and alliance between Israel and Saudi Arabia (Times)
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Maintain peace with Israel (Times)
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Main Motivations
Hamas is primarily motivated by the desire to resist Israeli control and assert Palestinian rights and self-determination (Daily)
Prevent recognition of Israel (Times)
Maintain legitimacy and prominence (Times)
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Defending their territory (Brand)
Concern for hostage safety (Daily)
Preparation for combat (Daily)
Ensuring national security (Times)
Achieving regional strategic partnerships (Times)
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Ensuring regional stability (Times)
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Maintain influence in the Middle East (Times)
Relieve internal pressure (Times)
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Support the cause for democracy (Bassem1)
Spark insightful and critical conversations (Bassem1)
Use comedy to expose the ridiculousness of situations (Bassem1)
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His motivation is to uncover the truth (Bassem1)
Provide informative and insightful interviews (Bassem1)
Piers Morgan is motivated by the search for truth and the desire to share diverse perspectives (Bassem2)
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Defense and protection (Brand)
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Regional stability (Times)
Preventing Iranian influence (Times)
Deterrence (Times)
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Fighting against the erasure of Palestinian culture and displacement (Bassem2)
State security after being attacked by Hamas (Daily)
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Protection and expansion of territorial passion (Bassem2)
Saudi Arabia's main motivation is to unite against common threats in the region, including Iran (Times)
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Distract from internal issues (Times)
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Avoid large loss of life (Daily)
Political Survival (Daily)
To protect and preserve the security of Israel (Times)
To achieve peace and partnership with other Middle East countries (Times)
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Protect Palestinian citizens (Daily)
Avoid the cycle of conflict (Daily)
Seeking improved lives for Palestinians (Times)
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Preserve Palestinian culture (Bassem2)
Fight against land seizure and cultural erasure (Bassem2)
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Israel's motivation to defend its citizens from attacks (Bassem2)
Israel's aspiration to remove Palestinians from their land (Bassem2)
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Maintaining his political career (Bassem2)
Dividing Palestine (Bassem2)
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Personal financial benefit (Brand)
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Profit from war conflicts (Brand)
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profitability from geopolitical conflicts (Brand)
investment in military-related stocks (Brand)
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Defense and control (Brand)
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Profit (Brand)
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Fulfilling his role as a journalist and providing accurate reporting (Daily)
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Delivering unbiased reporting to help the public understand complex issues (Daily)
Imparting clarity and context about geopolitical events (Daily)
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Inform the public (Daily)
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Strong deterrence (Times)
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Regional security and economic development (Times)
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Possible Actions
Hamas may continue to resist Israeli forces, launch attacks, and leverage its network of subterranean fortifications (Daily)
Carrying out attacks by land, sea, and air (Times)
Taking hostages (Times)
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Increase military actions (Brand)
Blockade and bombardment (Brand)
Ground Invasion of Gaza (Daily)
Continue Airstrikes (Daily)
A robust military response (Times)
Continued diplomatic efforts (Times)
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Engaging diplomatically to ensure regional stability (Times)
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May influence Hamas operations in Gaza (Daily)
Continue supporting Hamas (Times)
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Public speaking and engagement (Bassem1)
Stand-up comedy (Bassem1)
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Continue to provide fair coverage on sensitive issues (Bassem1)
Continue to host conversations to uncover complex issues (Bassem1)
Piers Morgan can leverage his platform to interview various individuals (Bassem2)
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Armed conflict (Brand)
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Increase Defense Assistance to Israel (Times)
Take strong action against Iran (Times)
Bipartisan support for strong Israeli response (Times)
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Continuation of resistance (Bassem2)
Air strikes on Gaza (Daily)
Ground invasion (Daily)
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Saudi Arabia is likely going to continue privately supporting collective security actions against Iran (Times)
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Increasing influence in the Middle East (Times)
Supporting and nurturing relationships with extremist groups (Times)
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China may potentially step into any power vacuum left by the U.S. in the Middle East (Times)
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Delayed ground invasion (Daily)
Forming a unity government (Daily)
Engage in a long-term conflict against Hamas (Times)
Prove Israel's overwhelming force (Times)
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Retake the Gaza Strip and govern (Daily)
Relinquish control of Gaza Strip to Palestinian Authority (Daily)
Enter into peace agreements (Times)
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Open a second front with Israel (Daily)
Hezbollah may refrain from exploiting the situation and opening another front against Israel in the north. (Times)
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Peaceful protests and public opinion influence (Bassem2)
Engage in dialogues and negotiations (Bassem2)
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Israel's capacity to use its military force (Bassem2)
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Engaging in military actions (Bassem2)
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Invest in military and defense-related stocks (Brand)
Introduction of policies and influence over military expenditure (Brand)
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Exploit situations for weaponry profit (Brand)
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Continue to profit from geopolitical tensions (Brand)
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increased military expenditure (Brand)
investment in advanced military technologies (Brand)
lobbying to influence political decisions (Brand)
utilizing the revolving door between the US government and the weapons industry (Brand)
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Military actions (Brand)
Expansion of weapon industry (Brand)
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Make investments in defence related stocks (Brand)
Influence the trajectory of defense related stocks (Brand)
Advocate for funding for dysfunctional weapon systems (Brand)
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Reporting and analyzing strategies and scenarios in relation to Israel's potential invasion (Daily)
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Continuing her in-depth analysis (Daily)
Interviewing key people and collecting needed information (Daily)
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Investigation and comprehensive reporting (Daily)
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Mediating negotiations between Israel and Hamas (Daily)
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Provide more defense assistance to Israel (Times)
Assert pressure on Iran (Times)
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Maintaining private support for eventual normalization of relations (Times)
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Refrain from actively supporting Hamas (Times)
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Uniting with opposition leaders in the face of aggression (Times)
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Support for Israel (Times)
Good Scenario
For Hamas, a good scenario might be successful resistance against Israeli forces, securing Palestinian rights, or stalling an Israeli ground invasion (Daily)
Successful sabotage of peace efforts (Times)
Increased Rejection for Iran (Times)
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Positive effect on the national defense industry (Brand)
Successful hostage rescue without invasion (Daily)
Peace deal with Saudi Arabia (Times)
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Continued peace and collaboration in the region (Times)
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Disruption of peace between Israel and Saudi Arabia (Times)
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Getting a large audience for televison (Bassem1)
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Dialogue and understanding between different perspectives (Bassem1)
Unearthing the truth about complex situations (Bassem1)
A good scenario for Piers Morgan would be to conduct successful interviews that elicit meaningful insights (Bassem2)
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Increased investment in defense (Brand)
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Bilateral Relations between Israel and Saudi Arabia (Times)
Elimination of Hamas' ability to carry out attacks (Times)
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Retaining the right to return to their homeland (Bassem2)
Successfully eliminating Hamas (Daily)
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Achievement of dominance in Middle Eastern region (Bassem2)
Saudi Arabia would consider successful diplomatic normalization with Israel as a good and favorable scenario (Times)
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Successful distraction from their struggles in Ukraine (Times)
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Successful destruction of Hamas with minimum casualties (Daily)
Maintaining political power after the war (Daily)
Achieving normalization of Israel with other Middle Eastern countries (Times)
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Hamas is removed from power (Daily)
Establishing peace and financial assistance (Times)
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Freedom and equal rights for Palestinians (Bassem2)
Having Territory of their own (Bassem2)
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Maintaining his political power (Bassem2)
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Increase in military conflicts leading to profits from defense stock investments (Brand)
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Increase in conflicts and wars globally (Brand)
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Benefit from geopolitical tension (Brand)
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Increase in stock market value during conflicts (Brand)
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Increase in conflict (Brand)
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Israel finding a way to avoid a ground invasion due to risks and costs (Daily)
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Reaching more clarity and understanding about military situations (Daily)
Successful mediation and resolution through her fact-based reportings (Daily)
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Complete and accurate report (Daily)
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Arab nations not supporting Hamas due to US deterrence (Times)
Restored Israeli deterrence through a strong response (Times)
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Establishment of normalized diplomatic relations with Israel (Times)
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Continued normalization of relations with Israel (Times)
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A bad scenario for Hamas could be the successful execution of an Israeli ground invasion and/or the destruction of their organization (Daily)
Increased international pressure on Iran (Times)
Israel united in response (Times)
Bad Scenario
Continued conflict (Brand)
Increased military spending (Brand)
Israeli soldiers captured or killed during ground invasion (Daily)
Continued conflicts with Hamas (Times)
Hostages taken by Hamas (Times)
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Escalation of violence and conflict (Times)
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Increased international scrutiny and pressure (Times)
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Facing arrest for his outspoken nature (Bassem1)
Dealing with threats and intimidation (Bassem1)
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Misrepresentation of the issues (Bassem1)
Escalation of hate and lack of understanding (Bassem1)
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Continued conflict and violence (Brand)
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Increase in Iranian influence (Times)
Destabilization of the region (Times)
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Being forced to leave or being expelled (Bassem2)
Opening a second front with Hezbollah (Daily)
Losing international support (Daily)
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If a Palestinian state were established (Bassem2)
Saudi Arabia would consider derailment of the normalization process with Israel through actions of extremist groups such as Hamas as a bad and unfavorable scenario (Times)
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Salvaging his political career after the failure of defenses (Daily)
Loss of civilian life and international support (Daily)
Surprise attacks by Hamas on Israel (Times)
Diplomatic relations with Saudi Arabia and others being hindered (Times)
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Large death toll during ground invasion (Daily)
Lose legitimacy by regaining control over Gaza Strip (Daily)
Hamas sabotaging peace plans (Times)
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Being attacked during an Israel invasion of Gaza (Daily)
Hezbollah may view a scenario where Israel and Saudi Arabs are in good terms as unfavorable. (Times)
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Continued displacement and denial of return (Bassem2)
Continuous Injustice (Bassem2)
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Escalation of violence due to Israel's actions (Bassem2)
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Losing political power (Bassem2)
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Legislation against personal investment in related industries for congress members (Brand)
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Decrease in global conflicts and wars (Brand)
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Escalation of conflict (Brand)
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Reduction of conflict (Brand)
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A ground invasion leading to severe risks and humanitarian crises (Daily)
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Not being able to clarify or confirm aspects of a complex situation (Daily)
Failure to predict or explain sudden events through her reporting (Daily)
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Lack of resources or access to cover the news (Daily)
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Money being used to fund terror groups (Times)
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Derailment of imminent diplomatic normalization due to external crises (Times)
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Escalation of conflict involving Arab countries (Times)
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Israel being caught off guard due to Israeli intelligence failure or lack of preparation (Times)
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Main Fears
Hamas may fear an Israeli ground invasion, the destruction of their organization, and continued loss of Palestinian rights (Daily)
Intensified response from Israel (Times)
Neutralization of Hamas (Times)
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Ongoing war (Brand)
Escalation with Lebanon and Hezbollah (Daily)
Entering an urban warfare quagmire (Daily)
Hamas threat (Times)
Increasing support for Hamas in the region (Times)
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Regional instability due to escalating violence (Times)
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Increasing isolation and economic woes (Times)
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Being viewed as a threat due to his public stance (Bassem1)
Facing grave public backlash (Bassem1)
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The fear of further conflicts and lack of resolution (Bassem1)
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Exploitation of conflicts for weapons profit (Brand)
Influence of personal profits on decision-making (Brand)
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Increased Iranian influence (Times)
Disruption of Regional Peace (Times)
Weakening of U.S. influence (Times)
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Continuous displacement and loss of rights (Bassem2)
Possible negative outcome of national inquiry into 7th October failure (Daily)
Loss of life for both Palestinians and Israeli soldiers (Daily)
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Saudi Arabia's main fear is jeopardizing the normalization of diplomatic relations with Israel during major Palestinian crises (Times)
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Loss of political power (Daily)
Fears over a second front opening up with Lebanon (Daily)
Attacks from Hamas (Times)
Sabotage of peace deals and reprisal from hardliners (Times)
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Large death toll and destruction (Daily)
Loss of support due to airstrikes (Daily)
Risk of conflict with -- and sabotage from -- Hamas (Times)
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Being attacked during an Israel invasion of Gaza (Daily)
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Complete erasure of Palestinian culture (Bassem2)
Experiences of violence and injustice (Bassem2)
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Fear of further conflict and violence due to Israel's actions (Bassem2)
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Losing political power (Bassem2)
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Legislation against personal investments, limiting their financial benefits (Brand)
Public scrutiny and criticism of their personal investments (Brand)
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Stock market fluctuations (Brand)
Political and military escalation (Brand)
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Retired officials joining the arms industry (Brand)
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Impacted Israeli-Palestinian relations and increased violence due to ground invasion (Daily)
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Misrepresenting complex situations and military strategies (Daily)
Risk of being misunderstood in intense geopolitical situations (Daily)
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Misinformation or inaccuracies (Daily)
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Public backlash and political isolation in the face of crises involving the Palestinian populace (Times)
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Resources
Hamas's resources mainly include its fighters, network of subterranean fortifications, and support from certain allied actors (Daily)
Financial aid from Iran (Times)
Mobilized forces within Gaza Strip (Times)
Protection from other nations (Times)
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Military infrastructure (Brand)
Partnership with US Defense industry (Brand)
Israeli troops massed near the Gaza border (Daily)
Supportive global leaders (Daily)
US financial and strategic support (Times)
Advanced arms industry (Times)
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Not explicitly mentioned (Times)
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Sponsorship of Hamas (Daily)
Financial and military resources (Times)
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Skilled in stand-up comedy (Bassem1)
Social media followers (Bassem1)
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Powerful platform for free speech (Bassem1)
Access to influential guests (Bassem1)
Piers Morgan has a platform at his disposal to tackle various issues (Bassem2)
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Olive oil from the West Bank (Bassem1)
Possibility to invest in arms industry (Brand)
Military capabilities (Brand)
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Monetary Resources (Times)
Military Support (Times)
Alliances (Times)
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International support and advocacy (Bassem2)
Air Force (Daily)
Army (Daily)
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Vast reserves of petroleum (Bassem2)
Saudi Arabia commands considerable influence and leverage in the region, backed by its abundant oil reserves and economic status (Times)
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Israeli Army (Daily)
Air Force (Daily)
Bipartisan support from US (Times)
Defense assistance from US (Times)
Advanced arms industry (Times)
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Negotiation partners like Qatar and Egypt (Daily)
Support from international community (Daily)
Possible support from other nations (Times)
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Network of subterrean fortifications in Gaza (Daily)
Alliance with Hamas (Daily)
Hezbollah has a significant number of rockets aimed towards Israel, sponsored by Iran. (Times)
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Provides a venue for standup performances (Bassem1)
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Strong community in their homeland and diaspora (Bassem2)
International support, solidarity and advocacy (Bassem2)
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Israel's military power (Bassem2)
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Political alliances (Bassem2)
Military strength (Bassem2)
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Access to sensitive information and ability to influence military decisions (Brand)
Potential to profit from personal investments in defense and military-related stocks (Brand)
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Ability to influence stock investments through his administrative actions (Brand)
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Production capacity for combat vehicles and submarines (Brand)
Beneficial financial relationships with US congress members investing in defense stocks (Brand)
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large budget for advanced technologies and global deployment (Brand)
around 800 overseas military bases (Brand)
influence over the process of determining the size and shape of the Pentagon budget (Brand)
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Vast petroleum reserves (Brand)
Military and defense industries (Brand)
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Pentagon budget (Brand)
Ability to influence spending priorities (Brand)
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Access to inside information and sources, and his position in The New York Times (Daily)
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Access to reliable sources and firsthand information (Daily)
Support from The New York Times, a reputable news organization (Daily)
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Experienced reporters and analysts (Daily)
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US defense assistance (Times)
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Global alliances, economic influence, and the powerful position as a leader in the Middle East (Times)
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Influence in the Abraham Accords (Times)
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