Casey Babb interviews world leading urban warfare expert John Spencer about Israel’s complex battle against Hamas in Gaza and Hezbollah in Lebanon. Spencer outlines how Hamas’ guerrilla tactics (embedding themselves within dense civilian areas) complicates hostage rescue efforts for Israel. The conversation highlights Israel’s precision airstrikes targeting Hezbollah’s military leadership, and its ground operations protecting the northern border.
Spencer sheds light on the changing nature of modern warfare, Israel’s humanitarian challenges and the difficulty of countering international criticism. A compelling look at the demands of urban warfare in the Middle East.
