In two opinion pieces for The Jerusalem Post, Prof. Kobi Michael, Senior Fellow on Military and Strategic Affairs at Strategy International, examines how Hamas continues to shape its public posture and operational narrative during ongoing conflict and diplomatic pressure.

February 22nd 2026

In this article, Prof. Michael argues that international and Israeli efforts to envision a post-conflict future in Gaza falter because Hamas refuses to disarm and remains committed to armed struggle, perpetuating humanitarian and security challenges and resisting frameworks that would integrate Gaza into a sustainable peace.

Read the full article here: https://www.jpost.com/opinion/article-887512

December 30th 2025

Prof. Michael also highlights that Hamas’s delayed announcement of its senior leaders’ deaths was a calculated effort to project strength and continuity, aimed at maintaining internal cohesion and external deterrence, demonstrating the group’s resilience and ability to manage narratives even under intense military and political pressure.

Read the full article here: https://www.jpost.com/opinion/article-881770