Hamas holds its own against Netanyahu

Israel is closer to achieving one of its main objectives during the Gaza ceasefire: securing the release of the 100 hostages. However, the other primary goal of the war — destroying Hamas politically and militarily — seems increasingly elusive, despite the significant casualties inflicted on the Islamist group. Israel estimates that around 20,000 Hamas militants have been killed, though it has not provided data on new recruits during the war, which has now lasted more than 15 months. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu continues to insist that Hamas must be completely annihilated, but he is also under growing pressure to maintain the current ceasefire, which is approaching three weeks.

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