Israel killed 2 Hamas leaders in new targeted strikes

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Over the past two weeks, Israel’s military has killed both the leader of Hamas’ military wing and his replacement — the latest in a long string of targeted killings aimed at senior militants.

But past targeted killing campaigns show such tactics have limits.

Hamas and Hezbollah have survived the loss of several top figures.

Experts say the effects of killing leaders are most often fleeting and it rarely addresses underlying grievances.

Targeted killings also risk turning slain leaders into martyrs with enduring influence.

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