DePaul professor Thomas Mockaitis: Defeating Hamas will not bring lasting peace to the region

A fireball erupts during Israeli bombardment of Gaza City on October 9, 2023. Israel imposed a total siege on the Gaza Strip on October 9 and cut off the water supply as it kept bombing targets in the crowded Palestinian enclave in response to the Hamas surprise assault it has likened to the 9/11 attacks. (Photo by MAHMUD HAMS / AFP) (Photo by MAHMUD HAMS/AFP via Getty Images)

Posted: Oct 9, 2023 / 05:28 PM CDT

Updated: Oct 9, 2023 / 07:44 PM CDT

Author and DePaul University history professor Dr. Thomas Mockaitis joins John Williams to discuss the latest on the war between Israel and Hamas.

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