The Strategic Parallels Between Gaza's Hamas and Pakistan's Lashkar-E-Taiba - Khaama Press

The Strategic Parallels Between Gaza's Hamas and Pakistan's Lashkar-e-Taiba - Khaama Press

In discussions of state-linked militancy, two prominent examples frequently cited for their complex operations and evolving tactics are Hamas in Gaza and Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) in Pakistan. Both organizations have adopted a comparable approach: securing territorial control, pursuing political roles, and simultaneously maintaining militant operations. This strategic duality—combining political legitimacy with continued use of armed capabilities—re…

600 days into the war: Almost all senior Hamas figures in Gaza have been eliminated, but they still hold an extensive tunnel network and 58 hostages. Hamas' allies in Lebanon and Syria have collapsed, and the IDF is taking a hard line against Hamas in Judea and Samaria. All of this is causing Israel to look ahead with hope for an agreement, but to be wary of illusions.