Part 3/11:
While Hamas claims to be sincerely considering any ceasefire offer, their reticence and the lack of clarity on the status of remaining hostages reveal considerable strategic ambiguity. Hamas’s leaders are reportedly confident in their ability to endure a potential Israeli incursion, especially given their substantial tunnel networks and battlefield resilience. Conversely, Israel remains committed to dismantling Hamas’s operational infrastructure, maintaining a hardline stance against political negotiations that would leave Hamas in power.