Israel's Initial Response to the October 7 Atrocities. Following the horrific October 7 attacks by Hamas, reports Peter Berkowitz, Israelileaders reacted with understandable outrage and mobilized forcefully to neutralize the threat. While Hamas is current

Israel's Initial Response to the October 7 Atrocities. Following the horrific October 7 attacks by Hamas, reports Peter Berkowitz, Israelileaders reacted with understandable outrage and mobilized forcefully to neutralize the threat. While Hamas is currently severely degraded militarily and controls less territory, the group remains armed and continues to pose an ongoing security challenge fueled by Iranian backing. #9