Hamas Drives Wedge Into Israeli Society With Hostage Murders

Hamas’s killing of six hostages, and possible killing of more if the IDF attempts rescues, appears to represent a new level of psychological warfare

(Top L–R) Eden Yerushalmi, Hersh Goldberg-Polin, and Alexander Lobanov. (Bottom L–R) Carmel Gat, Ori Danino, and Almog Sarusi. The Hostages Families Forum via AP

News Analysis

Hamas’s execution of six hostages may represent a new phase in the Israel–Hamas war: an effort to divide Israeli society.