[AI REWRITE] The Gaza campaign has been marked by significant challenges. HAMAS's strategy of sniper warfare and street-to-street combat was met with IDF demolitions of buildings potentially used by snipers. An alternative approach, had I been Prime Minister of Israel, would have involved declaring martial law in Gaza, establishing a puppet administration akin to the occupied West Bank under Mahmoud Abbas and the Palestinian Authority, and systematically dismantling HAMAS following a complete disarmament of the territory. The current conflict has disproportionately impacted innocent civilians, resembling a war of reprisal rather than a decisive effort to end hostilities. The trauma experienced by children who have witnessed the destruction of their homes and the loss of their parents risks fueling future generations of HAMAS. The potential increase in HAMAS membership from 10,000 to 200,000 or more underscores the campaign's failure to achieve a lasting resolution, instead perpetuating a cycle of violence. There is a growing sentiment that Netanyahu should be held accountable for the mass civilian casualties resulting from this strategy, to deter similar actions in the future. Reportedly, Trump urged Netanyahu to cease operations immediately, expressing horror at the destruction of private property. He allegedly warned that continued conflict would result in the cessation of US arms supplies and the imposition of sanctions, which would have severe consequences for Israel. Subsequently, Netanyahu altered course, leading to the present situation.
