Hamas's Desire for 'Permanent' War and Disregard for Gaza's Governance

Hamas leaders have admitted that their recent attack on Israel was intended to spark a "permanent" war on all fronts, rather than to govern Gaza. They defended the extreme violence and bloodshed as necessary for advancing their fight against Israel and bringing attention to the Palestinian cause. The goal of Hamas is not to improve the situation in Gaza but to completely overthrow it. The war has resulted in thousands of deaths and numerous hostages being held by Hamas.