Navigating Israel's Evolving Strategy in Gaza

Israel's military campaign in Gaza aims to destroy Hamas, capture or kill its leaders, shatter its military capacity, and end its power in Gaza. Israel also seeks the release of hostages, prevention of future attacks by Hezbollah, maintenance of international support, and rebuilding trust in security institutions. However, Israel's approach is facing challenges, including civilian casualties, international criticism, and the difficulty of achieving multiple conflicting goals. To maintain U.S. support and address these challenges, Israel should prioritize targeting Hamas leaders, reducing civilian casualties, deterring Hezbollah, and focusing on a long-term solution for governance in Gaza.