After bringing an end to a two-month ceasefire that saw the release of dozens of Israeli hostages from Gaza in return for nearly 1,800 Palestinian prisoners, Israel is now reportedly planning a new, more significant ground operation in Gaza that could involve occupying large portions of the Strip.
Almost a year and a half since Hamas launched its 7 October attack which killed around 1,200 Israelis and ignited the ongoing war, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu seems to be more determined and more empowered than ever to achieve the stated goals of dismantling of Hamas' governing and military capabilities and removing any future threat from Gaza.
