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This situation underscores a troubling paradox: Hamas prioritizes propaganda over territorial conquest, understanding that the destruction or weakening of its political adversaries can be achieved through psychological and diplomatic avenues. The loss of innocent life in Gaza only exacerbates this dilemma, fueling further radicalization and perpetuating the cycle of violence.
The Tragic and Intractable Nature of the Conflict
The question remains: how can such a deeply rooted, complex conflict be resolved? Military leaders and strategists acknowledge that targeting every last militant is a nearly impossible task, especially when terrorists embed themselves within civilian populations. Retaliation risks becoming indiscriminate and catastrophic.