Daniel Byman

targeted killings

numbers

• 203 confirmed hamas kills
• 114 killed in the process
• not only militants were targeted but political leaders as well
• us should not use it because its enemies are not in close proximity
• the methodology - by attacking skilled insurgents such as bomb makers or logistical planners it effectively cripples the organization

be open about human rights abuses

• it makes people a lot more willing to accept curbs on human rights

bureaucratic logic

• if you set up a department that receives funding
• the members of the department will feel obligated to kill regardless of whether it is necessary
• this is because they if they don't meet their quota their funding and jobs will be cut