"Netanyahu Vows Long-Term War on Hamas, Amplifying Regional Conflict Fears"

Israeli defence officials and former senior intelligence officers anticipate that the fighting in Gaza could last for at least a year, leading to more civilian casualties and a deepening humanitarian crisis. The campaign aims to dismantle Hamas and ensure that Gaza poses no further security threat to Israel. There are concerns about regional instability and fears that clashes along Israel’s northern border with Hezbollah could escalate into all-out war, potentially plunging the region into a wider conflict. The offensive has already resulted in thousands of casualties and has led to an increase in violence in the occupied West Bank.