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The Israeli government, particularly under Netanyahu, has long asserted that total destruction of Hamas is unfeasible. Consequently, the current strategy aims at containment and attrition rather than eradication. The risk is that Hamas will adapt, slip into clandestine operations, or resurface when Israeli forces eventually tire.
International Support and Future Prospects
European countries like Germany, France, and the UK are increasing support to Ukraine and may also influence the trajectory of Gaza operations indirectly by backing regional stability efforts. Meanwhile, Hamas seems to believe it can wait out Israeli operations, counting on international and regional fatigue to allow it to regain ground someday.