Israel's Policy Options after the Hamas Takeover in Gaza

The Hamas takeover in Gaza is a dramatic event that has ramifications for Israeli-Palestinian relations, as well as regional significance. The forceful takeover by an Islamic movement of an Arab political entity generates repercussions and shockwaves in the Arab world. The question that now confronts various players “Israel, the Arab world and the international community“ is how to deal with this new situation. Does the situation contain only risks, or are there also opportunities?