That could only be done with the wholesale destruction of Gaza with tens of thousands of civilian deaths. After destroying the Hamas region, Israel would have to govern 2 million Gazans for an indefinite period. I had no intention of doing that. I believe the cost in blood and treasure was not worth it.
Netanyahu reflects on the consequences of a ground invasion into Gaza and the potential humanitarian costs.
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