The Holes in Israel's Decision that Played Into Hamas’ Hands

The holes in Israel's decision that played into Hamas’ hands

The cabinet's decision on the five conditions required for ending the war has effectively resolved the dispute over the preferred course of action, since these conditions can only be met through a full occupation of Gaza. However, clarifications and limitations inserted in an attempt to navigate Israel's political and operational constraints have left gaps that Hamas will likely exploit to avoid defeat. One example is the "waiting period" before…