Israel’s ongoing war in Gaza faces international condemnation, with Hamas signaling readiness for a ceasefire and a transition to a technocratic government. However, Prime Minister Netanyahu insists on Hamas’s defeat as a prerequisite for any agreement, potentially using the war to divert attention from his legal troubles and accountability for security failures. Analysts suggest the conflict’s deeper goal may involve ethnic cleansing, aiming to displace Palestinians rather than solely targeting Hamas, as Israel continues its military operations and inhibits aid delivery.