The Times of Israel newspaper said that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office plans to remain in the Gaza Strip for about 10 years.

According to the Israeli newspaper, estimates indicate that “the first phase of the war, eliminating Hamas, will take a year or two, and another eight years until an alternative government is established, if that happens at all.”

It explained, "During this period, Israel will have to maintain its continued presence in Gaza, so that Hamas does not return to control," adding: "There will always be terrorists in Gaza and the state will have to continue fighting them."

Regarding what Gaza will look like in five or ten years, the newspaper said: “Just as the West Bank looks now. Heavy weapons will be disarmed and placed under partially hostile Palestinian control, reminiscent of the Palestinian Authority, with endless Israeli strikes and operations on terror centers deep in the Strip.” In addition to raids such as those carried out by the Israeli army in Nablus and Jenin, the destruction of terrorist homes (if they are rebuilt by then), and nightly arrests will continue in Khan Yunis and Shujaiya.”

It stated, "Netanyahu and those close to him do not expect there to be Israeli military rule in Gaza. But Israel will control Gaza from afar," noting that "the former leader of Fatah in Gaza, Muhammad Dahlan, will not be allowed to return to the Strip."

“He won't set foot there,” said an aide to the prime minister.

The newspaper pointed out that “assuming the war continues for 10 years, the 2028 elections will also be held in the United States amid the fighting in Gaza,” noting that “at the present time, the Prime Minister’s Office is preparing, and even hoping, for a change of government in the United States,” indicating that "Netanyahu is convinced that no one has the ability to manage the country's affairs or the war like him."