Modern War #8: Holy Land – The Next Arab-Israeli War (Special Edition) is a two-player strategic wargame designed by Joseph Miranda that explores a hypothetical modern conflict in the Middle East. Drawing on real-world tensions and the enduring volatility of the region, this game simulates a revitalized and united Arab world challenging Israel through a mix of conventional warfare, insurgency, terrorism, and regional intervention.

• Scenario Premise: In this hypothetical near-future conflict, a resurgent coalition of Arab states and non-state actors unites against Israel. Supported by foreign fighters, extremist networks, and possibly Iranian forces, the Arab alliance launches a wide-ranging campaign involving both regular armies and insurgent tactics. Israel, backed by advanced military technology and potential Western allies, must defend its borders and maintain political and strategic control across multiple fronts. Holy Land asks: how would such a conflict unfold in the 21st century’s complex web of hybrid warfare?
• Gameplay & Objectives:
  • Arab Coalition Player: commands a mix of Arab national forces, insurgents, and foreign fighters. Their goal is to destabilize Israel through a coordinated campaign of military offensives and asymmetric operations.
  • Israeli Player: leads the IDF and allied forces, balancing defensive operations with strategic counterstrikes, intelligence warfare, and territorial control.
  Victory depends on controlling key objectives, weakening the enemy militarily and politically, and manipulating the Netwar Index — a unique system that tracks propaganda, morale, and global perception.
• Game System & Design: Holy Land uses an evolution of the Decision: Iraq system, offering dynamic interactions between conventional combat and irregular warfare.
  • Units gain or lose effectiveness as battles unfold, representing combat experience and demoralization.
  • Players must balance direct assaults with psychological operations, guerrilla actions, and strategic deception.
  • Play spans multiple scenarios, each offering distinct conditions — from regional uprisings to full-scale war.
• Strategic Features:
  • Simulates both large-scale and asymmetric warfare in a modern Middle Eastern setting.
  • Includes multiple “what if” conflict scenarios for endless replayability.
  • Incorporates the Netwar Index to measure propaganda, morale, and global influence.
  • Dynamic unit effectiveness system for evolving battlefield conditions.
  • Playable as a full-length campaign or in shorter scenario formats.

Game Components:

• 2 x 22” x 34” full-colour maps showing Israel and surrounding countries divided into operational regions
• 352 die-cut counters representing regular armies, insurgent cells, air units, and special operations forces
• Comprehensive rulebook covering conventional and irregular combat systems
• Scenario sheets and player aids for smooth setup and play

Scale:
Players: 2
Level: Brigade / Division
Map: Regional operational areas (non-hex system)
Maps: 2 × 22” x 34” full-colour maps
Counters: 352 pieces

Gameplay Focus: Holy Land – The Next Arab-Israeli War explores the future of warfare in the Middle East, combining military realism with political strategy. From airstrikes and cyber warfare to insurgent operations and diplomatic influence, this special edition delivers a comprehensive simulation of hybrid modern conflict.

Modern War #8: Holy Land – The Next Arab-Israeli War (Special Edition) is ideal for players interested in modern geopolitics, hybrid warfare, and military strategy in the Middle East.

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