Israel could also go back to the negotiating table and try to do a deal that would end the war entirely. But that might mean pulling back on some of its core demands that Hamas completely surrender its arms. It would be short of the “total victory” Netanyahu has promised.

Two Israeli rights groups said Israel was carrying out "coordinated, deliberate action to destroy Palestinian society in the Gaza strip."

Israel is continuing airstrikes on Gaza despite announcing daily pauses in fighting to allow aid drops. Meanwhile, U.S. President Donald Trump says he advised Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to change strategies when dealing with Hamas.