Conversations with combat troops in Gaza in recent weeks provide a different picture than the one the government and army are selling. Some soldiers feel a great weariness, along with unclarity about their mission. This is also partly due to the static operations; their main task is demolishing buildings.

The war's goals as set by the government – the collapse of Hamas and the release of the hostages – have become empty words. Only a few people, wearing blinders, still believe that…

Conversations with combat troops in Gaza in recent weeks provide a different picture than the one the government and army are selling. Some soldiers feel a great weariness, along…

Incidents where IEDs wound IDF soldiers highlight the fraught fighting in Gaza, as Hamas still exploits Israeli weaknesses. Meanwhile, Netanyahu is betting on a collapse of…