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Fact Check Team: As civilian deaths rise in Gaza, what is Israel’s end goal?

Hamas attacked Israel on October 7, 2023, causing about 1,200 deaths, mostly civilians, and abducting 251 individuals.
The attack took place against a backdrop of prolonged negotiation failures and a fragmented Palestinian governance, with Hamas controlling Gaza and the Palestinian Authority governing the West Bank.
Currently, 48 captives, including two Americans aged 20 to 85, remain held in Gaza, with about 20 believed alive, while Israel plans to curb Hamas's governance and attacks.
A recent resolution by a global group of experts on genocide has characterized Israel's conduct in Gaza as genocidal, while the Gaza Health Ministry, administered by Hamas, states that more than 65,000 Palestinians—including militants—have died.
Experts caution that Israel might continue to exert influence over Gaza to hinder Hamas's recovery efforts, prompting uncertainty about the conflict's future direction.

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