Notwithstanding a possible ceasefire that sees Israeli hostages released by Hamas, the Israeli government will not rest until it has eliminated those it deems responsible for the Oct. 7 attacks.

The visceral sadistic and sexual brutality of those attacks and the psychological-physical damage they caused to Israel’s security architecture are defining for Israel. Whether it takes one year or 20 years, Israel will be determined to kill all those involved. History offers an important lesson.