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# gaza

[![General Sir Richard Barrons talks about the conflicts' shift in gear and Israeli's targeted phase against the influence of Hamas. They touch on Israel's approach to hostages, ceasefire negotiations, and what the future holds for Palestinians and the challenge of rebuilding Gaza and maintaining security.](https://www.universal-defence.com/hs-fs/hubfs/The%20Hard%20Talk.webp?width=365&name=The%20Hard%20Talk.webp) ](https://www.universal-defence.com/blog-old/israel-gaza-were-no-nearer-the-end-of-the-violence)

## [Israel-Gaza: 'We're no nearer the end of the violence'](https://www.universal-defence.com/blog-old/israel-gaza-were-no-nearer-the-end-of-the-violence)

Kieran Cuddihy is joined by General Sir Richard Barrons, Co-Chair of Universal Defence and Security...

[![As 2023 draws to a close, it's clear this has been a challenging year for the planet, marked by extreme weather, humanitarian crises, inflation, the ongoing COVID-19 inquiry, and conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza. In this context, General Sir Richard Barrons, Co-Chairman of Universal Defence & Security Solutions, offers a sobering analysis in his latest Global Strategy Forum article, ](https://www.universal-defence.com/hs-fs/hubfs/1-2.jpg?width=365&name=1-2.jpg) ](https://www.universal-defence.com/blog-old/leadership-on-the-edge-of-extinction)

## [Leadership On The Edge Of Extinction](https://www.universal-defence.com/blog-old/leadership-on-the-edge-of-extinction)

As 2023 draws to a close, it's clear this has been a challenging year for the planet, marked by...

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