Media discussion of the former approach unwittingly promotes the Hamas war strategy. In the current Israel-Gaza war, there are three spheres where psychological warfare will continue after the military portion of the conflict ends. Whereas most civil societies would prefer negotiation and/or surrender over self-destruction, Palestinian terror organizations do not. That is why separating the Hamas ideology from the future residents of Gaza is critical. Politically, the Israeli public will not likely accept any post-war reality where threats to personal safety continue.

Source: New York Times January 21, 2024 10:30 UTC