After it ends, the war in Gaza will still continue to shape Israel

Israel’s generals are calling 2024 a “year of warfare”. That is quite a prediction, given the bloodshed of 2023. They believe it will take many months to dismantle Hamas’s military capabilities. For now, Israel’s focus remains on its immediate battles in Gaza and the fate of the more than 130 hostages still held there. But it is increasingly obvious that even after the fighting ends, the impact of this war will be felt for years on Israel’s military strategy and by extension on its economy.