Vague, unattainable objectives makes Israel-Gaza conflict a ‘forever war’

With vague, unattainable objectives and steadfast US backing, it seems the Jewish state will continue its assault on the Palestinians without end

23 June 2024 - 00:00

By Mia Swart

The US war in Afghanistan was the longest in American history. When, after 20 years of conflict, the US withdrew its troops in August 2021, its legacy included not only wreckage and destruction, but also the paradigm of “forever war”, writes Mia Swart.

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