Editorial: The Guardian

• Netanyahu has vowed to 'destroy' Hamas, but has failed to articulate a 'day-after' strategy for administering and rebuilding Gaza.
• Many suggest that Netanyahu's aim is to wage war indefinitely to extend his coalition's lifespan and his career.
• Netanyahu's defence minister, Yoav Gallant, has suggested alternative Palestinian leadership in Gaza, but this has been staunchly rejected by Netanyahu.
• As Netanyahu refuses to budge, and Israel's political establishment seems incapable of shifting him, it is up to the international community to take action.
• 'Day-after' plans already exist in broad outline, where Egypt, United Arab Emirates and Morocco are to lead an international force in Gaza.
• The US is developing an ambitious 'mega-deal' to isolate Hamas and finally resolve the Israel-Palestine conflict.

Conclusion: Despite the anger and suffering arising from the ongoing conflict, there are still paths through this morass and Netanyahu needs to be persuaded to choose peace.

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