Hammer Hamas, Terrorize Terrorism
A Report on the India-Israel Strategy to Eradicate Radical Extremism The events of October 7, 2023, were a watershed moment that reshaped the global understanding of the threat posed by groups like Hamas. For Israel, it was an existential shock; for India, it was a reminder of its own scars from the 26/11 Mumbai attacks. Hence, both nations have moved beyond mere diplomatic support to a unified, proactive doctrine designed to dismantle the infrastructure of global radicalism. Hamas's actions are no longer viewed by either nation as a "resistance movement" but as a systemic implementation of terror. • Targeting Civilians: The deliberate murder, kidnapping, and assault of non-combatants represent a rejection of all international humanitarian norms. • Infrastructure of Terror: The use of hospitals, schools, and residential areas as human shields and launch pads for rockets—a tactic India has frequently seen in i...