Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's approach leading up to the October 7 attacks has been characterized by a lack of clear policy regarding Hamas and the broader Palestinian issue. Rather than addressing the challenges directly, the strategy was to contain and ignore them, hoping that economic growth and stability would ensure calm. This passive stance allowed threats to grow and contributed to the current crisis. As Netanyahu visits the United States, questions remain about Israel's long-term strategy and whether there is a concrete plan for the future.