Israel’s national security adviser says he expects military operations in Gaza to continue through at least another seven months. That’s according to the New York Times, which reported yesterday that the current military offensive against Hamas in Rafah will not likely bring an end to the war. Rockland Congressman Mike Lawler of the 17th district, says the end of the war will come when Hamas agrees to a cease-fire and releases the hostages…
Israeli defense officials have said the longer timeline would be the result of lower-intensity fighting, but the Times said that contradicts Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s assertion that Israel was “on the brink of victory” in its war against Hamas.