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CNA
22-05-2025
- Politics
- CNA
Israel's military operation politically driven, not a full conquest of Gaza: Academic
Simon Frankel Pratt, Senior Lecturer of Political Science at the University of Melbourne, explains that Israel's military operation in Gaza appears focused on political objectives rather than a full conquest of the Palestinian enclave. He also discusses ongoing diplomatic efforts aimed at achieving a ceasefire and securing the release of hostages held by Hamas.


CNA
07-05-2025
- Politics
- CNA
CNA938 Rewind - Israel vows to escalate war with new plan to ‘conquer' Gaza
CNA938 Rewind Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the population of Gaza will be displaced to the south after his security cabinet approved an expanded military operation in the enclave that a minister described as a plan to 'conquer' the territory. How much of a setback will this be to any sort of ceasefire? Susan Ng and Hairianto Diman speak with Dr Simon Frankel Pratt, Senior Lecturer, Political Science, The University of Melbourne, to find out.