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 @b870d4c8 potentially there is also a coordination with the aims of the other main axis party, Iran. But I think it is a good standalone case to add more conflicts to divert the attention and funds of the democracies. 
 @da93f6eb maybe, and if Hezbollah start attacking now that would support this theory. In general I think we need evidence before we see any hand of Russia or Iran in this. 
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How many resources do Western states typically divert to Israel-Hamas conflicts that would otherwise be devoted to Ukraine? 
 @6fa57bb1 @da93f6eb if the conflict leads to a general war it will probably see a lessening of Western resources into the region, as EU reconstruction projects in Palestine will be halted.