Israel's Gaza Campaign Falls Short of Stated Goals

Israel resumed its military operations in Gaza in March with the stated goals of securing the release of more hostages and dismantling Hamas's capabilities. However, four months later, these objectives appear largely unmet. While Israeli forces advanced and eliminated some Hamas leaders and infrastructure, Hamas remains defiant, continuing attacks and maintaining control over key areas. The blockade on food also exacerbated the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. Analysts suggest the campaign has been a strategic and diplomatic failure, failing to break Hamas or achieve a significant breakthrough in hostage negotiations, while damaging Israel's international standing.