Israel set out to destroy Hamas and free hostages—but worries it can't do both

Israeli society is divided over how to prioritize the country’s two main war aims—destroying Hamas and freeing 130 hostages kidnapped on Oct. 7 last year—and many say the goals are irreconcilable.

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