Netanyahu's Long-Haul Strategy on Israel-Hamas Conflict Amidst Military Stalemate and Border Tensions

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has stated that the war against Hamas is expected to last for "months" and emphasized Israel's objective to control the Philadelphi Corridor buffer zone along the Gaza-Egypt border. Meanwhile, the IDF claims to have stormed Hamas headquarters in southern Gaza, and the US Navy has repelled a Houthi attack in the Red Sea, sinking three boats. In other developments, Israel faces internal issues with a man impersonating an elite soldier and the far-right Finance Minister advocating for Jewish settlements in Gaza post-war. The UN has also reported an increased risk of disease in Gaza, marking 2023 as the deadliest year on record for the region.