"Strategic Objectives: Gaza Invasion Targets Hamas Stronghold in Ambitious Northern Assault"

Israel has outlined five key objectives for its ground invasion of Gaza, aimed at wiping out Hamas and Islamic Jihad's military power. The plan includes taking control of northern Gaza, destroying terror assets and killing terror leaders in southern Gaza, building a heavily-guarded defense line, ensuring pinpointed military action after the war ends, and ultimately achieving a full demilitarization of Gaza within five to 10 years. Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reportedly received private backing from President Joe Biden for the invasion. The expected ground offensive is anticipated to be long and intense, with the goal of eliminating Hamas.