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"There will be a very long war": Israel's operation against Hamas can last more than a year - the media

According to the Israeli official, unlike previous military operations and wars, this time there will be no clear "final point". Israel plans a campaign against Hamas that will last a year or more. The most intensive phase of the ground offensive is expected in early 2024, writes Financial Times with reference to its sources.

According to journalists, the Israeli strategy stipulates that the units of the tanal stationed in the northern part of the Gaza will make a jerk deep into the south of the besieged Palestinian enclave. The article states that the purpose of Israel is to eliminate the three main leaders of Hamas - Yachi Sinwar, Mohammed Deif and Marwan ICSU, as well as a "decisive" military victory over 24 battalions of grouping and underground tunnels. "It will be a very long war.

According to an unnamed Israeli official, unlike previous Israeli military operations and wars, this time there will be no clear "end point". Israeli officials emphasize that they intend first and foremost to achieve the original purpose of the war - to eliminate Hamas, no matter what it happens and how much time it will take. "The main difference [now], which Hamas does not understand - we have patience. Everything has changed on October 7," the source of the publication said.

It is reported that the phase of "transition and stabilization" of war, which will come after the main land campaign, is designed to prepare gas for a new postwar order without Hamas fighters. According to insiders, the Israeli government still refused to discuss the question of whether the Palestinian administration could regain control of the Gaza sector.

We will remind, on November 25 the chief of staff of the tachable Lieutenant General Gerki Haleva stated that immediately after the truce of the Israeli army will return to attacks in the Gaza sector in order to eliminate Hamas and return all hostages. According to the media from December 1, the Israeli special services are preparing to eliminate Hamas group leaders around the world.