Israel hopes to push Gaza’s population farther south and hold more territory
IDF seizes territories in Gaza, as part of the opening moves for Operation Gideon’s Chariots. Pic/Getty Images
Israel has launched a major military campaign in Gaza, dubbed Operation “Gideon’s Chariots”, aiming to “seize strategic areas” and “achieve operational control”. The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) reported extensive attacks and troop mobilisations across the Gaza Strip as part of the operation’s initial phase. Gaza’s civil defence agency reported 100 fatalities on Friday due to Israeli strikes, while the IDF claims to have struck over 150 terror targets in the Gaza Strip within 24 hours. The conflict has led to critical shortages of food, clean water, fuel, and medicines, prompting NGOs to urge Israel to lift its aid blockade.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s strategy involves displacing Gaza’s population to the south and holding more territory in Gaza to eradicate Hamas. This plan has drawn international condemnation, with the UN’s rights chief denouncing the renewed attacks and apparent push to permanently displace the population. “We’re looking at Gaza. And we’re going to get that taken care of. A lot of people are starving,” Trump said, acknowledging the dire
humanitarian situation.
Dissent is growing within Israel’s ranks, with thousands of reservists voicing frustration over the prolonged war.
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