Israel-Hamas war: The dangers of an IDF strategy shift in Gaza - analysis

Israel has already churned through several phases, such as the initial response to the Hamas attack, the air campaign in October, and the ground operations in November.

Israeli soldiers operate in the Gaza Strip, after a temporary truce expired between Israel and the Palestinian Islamist group Hamas, in this handout picture released on December 2, 2023.

(photo credit: Israel Defense Forces/Handout via REUTERS)

BySETH J. FRANTZMAN

DECEMBER 27, 2023 19:45

Updated: DECEMBER 27, 2023 21:18

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