Marc Champion: Israel-Gaza war is becoming existential

In the evolving conflict between Israel and Gaza, Israel claims to adopt a more targeted approach against Hamas to reduce civilian casualties. Despite diplomatic efforts to prevent escalation, the war remains challenging to control. Israel's shift towards targeting Hamas leaders outside Gaza raises concerns of further spread. The recent killing of Hezbollah and Hamas commanders escalates tensions, risking broader regional conflict. Former Australian general Mick Ryan warns of a changing global landscape, emphasising the need for leaders to prepare for new, possibly existential, conflicts. The challenge lies in navigating this volatile situation and avoiding potential long-term consequences.

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Wars Are Becoming Existential, Like It or Not: Marc Champion

By Marc Champion

Israel says it's changing the way it wages war in Gaza to a more surgical destruction of Hamas, which could lower civilian casualties. That will come as a relief to US Secretary of State Antony Blinken as he tours capitals warning against regional escalation, but don't be misled. This war will be long and hard to control because many Israelis — with good reason, but also with blinding levels of rage — see it as existential.

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