Navigating the Consequences: Potential Outcomes of an Israeli 'Victory' in Gaza

As Israel continues its military campaign in Gaza with the goal of destroying Hamas, there is growing concern about what would follow a potential Israeli "victory." Israel has not defined what victory looks like or made plans for governing Gaza after the conflict. Direct Israeli administration is unlikely due to resentment and hostility, while the Palestinian Authority is seen as weak and corrupt. The idea of an international peacekeeping force is wishful thinking. Regional powers may have a self-interest in investing in Gaza's future, but there is no indication they would want to take on the expense and political exposure of running the territory. Many fear that hardline Israelis want to empty Gaza of Palestinians entirely, leading to accusations of ethnic cleansing. The Israeli military admits it has no answer for how to fight this war without radicalizing a new generation of young Palestinians.