The ruinous consequences for Israel and Gaza of Netanyahu’s endless war

Earlier this week, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared that he hoped to make an announcement regarding the hostages “in a day or so.”

Not surprisingly, given that only 20 of the remaining 59 hostages remain alive, the statement raised the hopes of the hostages’ families, including those who simply wished to have their family members receive a proper burial.

Yet shortly after what seemed to be a promise by the prime minister, his office issued a statement in...