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Israel's longest war is entering a new phase. Israel's military is pulling some of its forces out of Gaza. But Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says the fight against Hamas will continue. The new strategy will apparently focus on carrying out more targeted attacks against the armed group. But with more than 20,000 Palestinians killed and millions displaced, some are questioning whether Israel can achieve its goals. Political divisions inside and outside of Israel are fuelling criticism of Netanyahu's handling of the war. So what does this new military phase mean for Israel, the Palestinians and Hamas fighters? Presenter: Elizabeth Puranam Guests Andreas Krieg, Assistant Professor at the Defence Studies Dept. King's College, London, and an expert on security and strategy in the Middle East.