If Hamas can be ground into Israel war, through a prolonged armed activities causing heavy casualties to the Israeli army, it's prestige may be further enhanced.

如果哈马斯能够将以色列拖入地面战，通过长时间的武装活动给以军造成重大伤亡，那么它的威望可能会得到进一步提升。

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Nor is there an army such as in Egypt, with the prestige and unity to intervene, restore calm and (we all hope) set the country on a better path.

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When disaffected army officers attempted a coup, Juan Carlos put his throne and prestige on the line to quash it.

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It is widely thought that the army would intervene to stop the arrest of any of its former chiefs, to protect the prestige of the institution.

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