Israel’s attack may dissuade Iran from attempting further attacks because they could be followed by more aggressive Israeli retaliation, possibly against Iran’s nuclear facilities or oil industry.
Hamas has a strategic interest in inflating the numbers of civilian casualties caused by the fighting in Gaza, and a history of manipulating information for credulous news media and sympathizers.
From civilian casualties, the use of disproportionate force, and international biases, the mainstream narrative of the Gaza conflict often obfuscates the truth behind lies.