Expert insights on the Israel-Hamas war.

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Expert insights on the Israel-Hamas war.

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This week, we break down what RAND researchers have to say about the Israel-Hamas war, including the challenges of an Israeli ground invasion, preventing civilian casualties, and Iran’s and North Korea’s potential involvement. For more information on this week’s episode, visit rand.org/podcast.

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Oct 20, 2023

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