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Prof. Kobi Michael:Israel cannot end the war, in my view, where Hamas remains on its feet as an effective sovereign power or an organized military force in the Gaza Strip. Even if negotiations resume and lead to a limited hostage release and ceasefire, the core gaps between Israel and Hamas are unbridgeable. Without dismantling Hamas entirely, we will inevitably find ourselves back in another violent cycle. The only valid alternative is to occupy the entire Gaza Strip, dismantle Hamas, and establish a temporary military administration until an alternative governance can take control.
The full interview took place on ILTV, on August 10, 2025.