Israel's military leadership seeks ceasefire even if Hamas stays in power - report

Israeli top generals are pushing for a ceasefire with Hamas in the Gaza Strip even if it means the Palestinian group remains in power, according to the New York Times. 

The revelation is based on interviews with six current and former security officials.

The military thinks it has "less munitions, less spare parts, less energy than they did before", according to Eyal Hulata, who served as Israel’s national security adviser until early last year. 

Top generals believe a ceasefire in Gaza would pave the way for calm in the north with Hezbollah, give the military time to recuperate and prepare for potenital wider war in Lebanon in the future. 

It would also lead to the release of all 120 remaining captives in Gaza.  

“They believe that they can always go back and engage Hamas militarily in the future,” Hulata said.