Hamas can't be defeated in Gaza: Israeli intelligence

Israel’s military intelligence has circulated a document to Israeli leaders this week warning that Hamas will survive as a "guerrilla group" even if the army succeeds in dismantling Hamas as an organised military force in Gaza, the Times of Israel reported. 

The report states that “authentic support remains" for Hamas among Palestinians in Gaza. 

Given that there is no working plan for the "day after" the war, the document warns, "Gaza will become an area in deep crisis".

Israeli leaders have said nothing short of an "absolute" victory over Hamas would suffice. In this regard, at least, Israel's military intelligence is suggesting that the country can't win.