Aftermath of Israel-Hamas War: Uncertain Future for Northern Gaza

The Israel-Hamas war has left northern Gaza utterly destroyed, with whole neighborhoods needing to be reconstituted from scratch. Rebuilding efforts will be extensive and could take years, assuming an expected insurgency does not lead to further destruction. The IDF has asserted that Hamas booby-trapped civilian locations, giving them no choice but to cause significant damage. The big question now is what happens next, as it may take years to relocate Palestinian civilians and manage Gaza. The escape of around 200 Hamas terrorists from Shifa Hospital raises concerns about future security, and a larger troop presence will likely be needed on the border to prevent surprise attacks.