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- Top Israeli military officials say defeating Hamas could come at the cost of the lives of hostages.
- Some officials told NYT they don't think Israel's two goals are both feasible.
- Families of hostages say the return of their loved ones should take precedence over erasing Hamas.
High-ranking Israeli military officials are increasingly concerned that if Israel has any hope of defeating Hamas, it may have to do so at the cost of the lives of remaining Israeli hostages in Gaza, The New York Times reported.
The Times reported that some Israeli commanders are worried the country's twin goals of destroying Hamas and freeing the hostages are not both feasible.