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Netanyahu’s government faces the challenge of balancing the military objective of eradicating Hamas against political realities: declaring victory while ensuring the survival of key assets like hostages and regional legitimacy. Franceman suggests that if a transition government in Gaza — possibly backed by Gulf states and comprising different factions — can be established, it might sideline Hamas from true power. However, such a transition is fraught with complications, especially if Hamas, even weakened, retains the symbolic victory of survival.