I don't think that's true and I don't think Israel has a choice. It won't get every single Hamas operative but it can get most of them and leave the rest in hiding. Israel needs to prove that it *can* do that otherwise it won't have the deterrence factor that keeps it safe.
The question is what will fill the void after Israel withdraws. Biden discussed something that sounded a lot like a marshal plan which I hope will help "kill" the Hamas by showing the Palestinians a better way of life and hopefully a Palestinian state.
> It won't get every single Hamas operative but it can get most of them and leave the rest in hiding.
When has this ever been a success in recent military history?
Hamas is dug in like a tick, in a big city, with international Patrons. Israel is not a superpower. Major powers have "gotten most of them" but unequivocally lost much more favorable insurgent situations.
The war against ISIS went well. Removing Nazis from Germany etc. But none of those are exactly the same as this. Israel has several advantages here, despite the recent failures Israeli intelligence in the region is still very robust. Israel is on the ground. Unlike the situation in Iraq where US forces had a difficult time, Israel knows the territory.
Furthermore, if this is coupled with a peace process, Israel can get help from Palestinians who despise the Hamas.
It wouldn't be the first time they occupy Gaza but the war is a short term measure. Long term they need to transfer the control to the PLO or an Arab coalition.
The question is what will fill the void after Israel withdraws. Biden discussed something that sounded a lot like a marshal plan which I hope will help "kill" the Hamas by showing the Palestinians a better way of life and hopefully a Palestinian state.