Experts caution that Israel lacks a post-war strategy for Gaza

Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US President Joe Biden have made strong statements about the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, but the future remains uncertain. Israeli forces continue their attacks on the Gaza Strip, and while their goal is to remove Hamas politically and militarily, it is unclear how they plan to achieve this. Israeli and Western diplomats are engaged in intense discussions about the future, but no concrete plan has emerged. Military plans exist but are limited in scope, and experts are skeptical about the feasibility of fully eradicating Hamas. They draw parallels to the failed de-Baathification efforts in Iraq and suggest that a similar outcome may emerge in Gaza. Palestinian fears are growing, with concerns that Israel may forcibly remove Palestinians from Gaza, reminiscent of the events of 1948. Israel has not stated its intent to push Palestinians across the border, but Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sissi has raised this possibility. The question of who will rule Gaza once the conflict ends remains unanswered, and there are suggestions for the establishment of a new administration with local and international support. However, Palestinian factions and the population are wary of outside interference in their governance. With a lack of clear solutions and past attempts at resolving the situation having limited success, there is apprehension and a sense that the Gaza conflict will continue indefinitely for Israel.