War on Gaza: What will happen after the bombs fall silent?: Opinion

The Gaza war will end, as all wars eventually do. But its repercussions and consequences will be unique, both in terms of their nature and depth.

Regardless of whether a ceasefire is imminent or how much longer the war drags on, the contours of its conclusion are already taking shape, with the image of its aftermath becoming clear.

The majority of Gaza has been destroyed to the point of being uninhabitable. Tens of thousands of people have been killed, and many more have been maimed.

The people of Gaza must endure life in the ruins of their homes, facing exposure, cold and starvation. Prolonging the war will certainly exacerbate their suffering, but it will not significantly alter the conflict’s overall trajectory.

Politically, the immediate outcomes will include Israel’s weakening of Hamas militarily, which could force the group to change its strategies. Hamas could ultimately lose control of Gaza, and it will take years to rebuild its organisational structure.

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