This is Hamas’ plan and it is going well for them, as they are winning the propaganda war. Lets not forget that Hamas massacred 1200 Israeli men, women, and children, and rounded up civilians of all ages as hostages to purposely and intentionally invite Israel into Gaza. All deaths in Gaza, both Jews and Arabs is a result of Hamas’s choice.
Hamas has had 11 months to lay down their arms and release all the hostages, and it would have saved 11 months of grief for the good people of Gaza. Again, Hamas’s choice! That option has been on the table for 11 months.