An article in Foreign Affairs magazine warns Israel against the advice of David Petraeus. The counterinsurgency campaign in Gaza, promoted by Israel, would, instead of ending the violence, produce endless war and put the Israeli army in a quagmire, as this campaign is easier said than done on the ground.
Israel does not have a specific political strategy for what will happen after the war, the article says. The Israeli endgame in Gaza remains unknown, but an extended occupation coupled with a counterinsugency approach could be the next chapter in the conflict.