The New Meaning of an Old Battle

a. To which "old battle" does the article's headline refer?
The headline refers to the war between Israel and the Palestine since they were created.
b. What seem to be the hopes underlying Israel's assault on Gaza?
Delimitate the Hamas leadership.
c. How would a clear Israeli victory affect the region?
In a highly optimistic scenario for Israel and the United States, a clear victory for Israel would make it easier for Egypt, Jordan and countries farther afield to declare common cause against Islamic militancy and its main sponsor in the region, Iran.
d. How would a clear Israeli victory affect the United States?
An international peaceful resolution could clear the way to the politic restoration.
e. Why does Iran have much at stake in the outcome of the current crisis?
It sponsors Hamas and Hezbollah not only to torment Israel but also to spread its influence in the Arab world.
f. How likely is it that the Israeli assault will be successful?
It probably is successful, because it has one of the greatest army of the world, but the history said the opposite.
g. What are some of the divisions in the Middle East that this conflict has highlighted?
The strikes — and the Arab anger over scenes of death and destruction — have highlighted divisions in the Middle East that can prevent Arab nations from working with Israel.
h. What happened in Lebanon in 1982? How are the Gaza attacks similar?
It invaded to eliminate the threat of Yasir Arafat’s forces, which were then encamped on its northern border.
i. In what ways might the attacks on Gaza backfire?
History refers that they would fall like in 1982, but they can backfire through Iran.
j. Why does Mr. Abbas say he will walk away from the peace talks begun by President Bush in 2007?
“What does he have to offer us a year after Annapolis?” Mustafa Barghouti, a doctor, independent Palestinian legislator and advocate of democracy, said of Mr. Abbas, in a telephone conversation from the West Bank. “They promised us an agreement by the end of the year. What do we have after this year?”
k. What lessons has Israel learned from Lebanon?
Israel learned to lower expectations and now they are more prepare.
m. In what way is the timing of this renewed battle beneficial?
It came before the inauguration of the new president of E.U.A Barack Obama.
n. How will the Obama administration be able to capitalize on the situation in Gaza?
The emotional reactions, the passionate reaction, will be directed at the present administration.