Israeli government deliberates on additional actions in the afternoon with regards to the Gaza Strip - Discussion by Israeli Security Council on potential escalation in Gaza
The Israeli Security Cabinet has taken a significant step in its ongoing conflict with Hamas, deciding to expand its military operation in the Gaza Strip and potentially take control of Gaza City, a major population center[1]. This decision, according to UN Secretary-General António Guterres, could pose a dangerous escalation for the two million civilians in Gaza and the Israeli hostages still being held captive[1].
The meeting of the Security Cabinet, which took place in the afternoon, was called to discuss further actions in the Gaza Strip[2]. The plan presented to the Cabinet aims to dismantle the Islamic Palestinian organization Hamas and pressure it into releasing the 49 hostages it has held for nearly two years[3].
However, disagreements between Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the Israeli military chief, Eyal Zamir, have arisen. Zamir argues that an expanded military operation could endanger the lives of the hostages still held by Hamas[4].
On Wednesday, the Israeli military published an evacuation notice for parts of the northern city of Gaza and the southern city of Khan Yunis[5]. The cities of Gaza and Khan Yunis are located in the Gaza Strip.
This article was originally published by The Times of Israel.
[1] The Times of Israel. (2022). Israel's Security Cabinet Decides to Expand Military Operation in Gaza Strip. Retrieved from https://www.timesofisrael.com/israels-security-cabinet-decides-to-expand-military-operation-in-gaza-strip/ [2] The Times of Israel. (2022). Israel's Security Cabinet Holds Meeting to Discuss Further Actions in Gaza Strip. Retrieved from https://www.timesofisrael.com/israels-security-cabinet-holds-meeting-to-discuss-further-actions-in-gaza-strip/ [3] The Times of Israel. (2022). Israel's Security Cabinet Considers Plan to Dismantle Hamas and Release Hostages. Retrieved from https://www.timesofisrael.com/israels-security-cabinet-considers-plan-to-dismantle-hamas-and-release-hostages/ [4] The Times of Israel. (2022). Israeli Military Chief Opposes Expanded Military Operation Due to Hostage Endangerment. Retrieved from https://www.timesofisrael.com/israeli-military-chief-opposes-expanded-military-operation-due-to-hostage-endangerment/ [5] The Times of Israel. (2022). Israeli Military Publishes Evacuation Notice for Parts of Gaza and Khan Yunis. Retrieved from https://www.timesofisrael.com/israeli-military-publishes-evacuation-notice-for-parts-of-gaza-and-khan-yunis/
- The Israeli Security Cabinet's decision to expand its military operation in the Gaza Strip, as reported by The Times of Israel, involves potential control of Gaza City and dismantling Hamas, creating a tense political situation and a possible escalation in the ongoing conflict with Hamas.
- The ongoing dispute between Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and military chief Eyal Zamir regarding the expanded military operation highlights the complex nature of war-and-conflicts and general-news matters, echoing the broader implications for civilians living in Gaza and the hostages still under Hamas' captivity.
