Because of the threat of Hamas rebuilding: Israel wants to increase its troop presence in the north of Gaza. According to the report, around 2,000 Hamas operatives are still in the northern of the strip.
The army is probably planning quick and targeted attacks on remaining Hamas structures in the area. Israel accuses Hamas of using hospitals for terrorist purposes and civilians as a shield. The information processed here about the war in Israel and the fight against Hamas in the Gaza Strip comes from local and international media as well as news agencies.