the strategy must change

Israel's security cabinet unanimously approved expanding military operations in Gaza. According to an Israeli source, PM Netanyahu said that Israel's plan included "the occupation of territory and a sustained Israeli presence in Gaza," and relocating Gaza's population to the south of the enclave. Far-right minister Smotrich said the cabinet decided that Israel will not retreat from territories it occupies in Gaza, "not even in exchange for hostages." The Hostages and Missing Families Forum said that the plan proves that the Netanyahu government decided to "give up on the hostages." The government decided not to establish a state commission of inquiry into October 7. (Haaretz) 

 

"There is a painful truth at the heart of this war: Israel's military campaign, while degrading Hamas' military capabilities, is also devastating the lives of ordinary Palestinians. If there is to be any hope of ending this war without planting the seeds of the next generation's extremists, the strategy must change" – Lieutenant Colonel (Res.) Peter Lerner