No more rockets every night ? Sounds nice.
I think Israel is seeking somewhat more than just that limited result, this time around.
We've been down that path of "industrial quiet" after previous efforts to stop Hamas (2021 being the last one). Israel arranged a ceasefire each time that Hamas was on the ropes, due to 'mounting international pressures' and the result is what we experienced on 10-7.
Look at the Latuff cartoon that Leumas provided above in post # -- it was created in 2007.
Think about that for a second. In over a decade+1/2 the Israelis are back at square 1 with regards to our neighbors to the south.
Nessie, I've offered everyone here in several of my posts a perfectly reasonable and dynamic resolution to the intractable conflict -- namely, a NewState in part of Historical Palestine. This mini-Nation-State in statu nascendi provides an answer to all the Palestinian demands.
1. Their own lands, to grow and flourish alongside Israel, yet not have ANY Jews living within their borders. (Judenrein)
2. Access to sea and rail and air. (See: El-Arish)
3. Wide and generous Arab support, including by Saudi Arabia.
4. Giving refugees wordwide a place to call home, without threatening the demographics of the Jewish State. (we will consider famility reunifications to come live in Israel on a case-by-case basis).
5. No need to spend any of their State budget on military. (see: Guns or Butter)
6. Admittance to the UN as a member Nation. (they're now just an Observer Nation)
7. Agreement on the disposition of Haram al-Sharif, with the Kingdom of Jordan taking the mantle of "protector of Islamic Holy Grounds" and placing the Royal Jordanian Guards there, for show.
(Israel will naturally maintain overall security control of the entire city of Jerusalem, including this 37-acre public park area). NewState residents will be granted over-passage rights by Israel, into Hebron and from there, a short taxi or bus ride over to al-Quds.
8. Renewed access to funding, tech, and trade (with Hamas in charge, and designated as a terrorist group, the current restrictions on all the above are very draconian and prevent development of Gaza).
9. UNRWA will cease to exist, as it's no longer needed.
10. Palestinians will know peace.