Hamas' Goal: Creating a Permanent State of War with Israel

Hamas expressed its desire for a "permanent" war with Israel in an interview with The New York Times, stating that the recent attack on Israel was aimed at reviving the Palestinian cause. The terror group claimed that violence was necessary as they believed the Palestinian issue was slipping away. The attack resulted in the deaths of at least 1,400 civilians and the kidnapping of hundreds of hostages. Hamas hopes that the entire Arab world will join them in their war against Israel. The New York Times report highlighted the internal debate within Hamas about its identity and purpose, with the attack solidifying its commitment to military confrontation.