Expansion of Israel's conflict in Gaza, as per an expert's analysis, carries no military significance and is driven by domestic interests
In a stark warning to the international community, German expert Carlo Masala, a professor of international politics at the Faculty of Social and Economic Sciences of the University of the German Armed Forces Munich, has criticized Israel's plan to escalate the war in the Gaza Strip.
Speaking to the Funke media group, Masala expressed his concern that the Israeli security cabinet's decision to capture Gaza City as part of its plan to escalate the war could have disastrous consequences. The IDF, according to Masala, has been exhausted after 22 months of war on several fronts, and an escalation of the operation endangers the soldiers of the IDF.
Masala's warning also suggests that occupying the Gaza Strip will lead to increased resistance and recruitment of terrorists. The Hamas and other terrorist groups are likely to gain new recruits if Israel occupies the Gaza Strip, as per Masala. This could potentially exacerbate hostilities and political tensions within the region.
Politically, the escalation is viewed as contrary to international law and Palestinian self-determination, potentially undermining prospects for peace and a two-state solution. The move is also criticized for being purely motivated by domestic politics, as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is attempting to maintain his power through the escalation of the operation.
Internationally, the operation could lead to widespread international criticism, diminish Israel's standing, complicate humanitarian aid access, and increase calls for ceasefires and protection of civilians and hostages. The operation might also violate international law, as emphasized by the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights and the International Court of Justice.
The escalation risks destabilizing the broader Middle East, potentially igniting further regional conflicts, as warned by UN observers. Masala's warning emphasizes the potential negative consequences of Israel's plan to occupy the Gaza Strip, including increased international isolation for Israel and the potential recruitment of new terrorists.
Masala's comments come at a critical time, as the Israeli offensive aimed at defeating Hamas and establishing an alternative civilian administration could lead to prolonged and intensified conflict, with significant humanitarian costs. The displacement of approximately 800,000 civilians from Gaza City by early October and the surrounding military siege for several months are expected to increase suffering and resistance.
In summary, the escalation criticized by Carlo Masala is expected to escalate human suffering, thwart political solutions, invite international legal and diplomatic backlash, and risk broader regional instability. It is crucial that all parties involved in the conflict prioritize peace, international law, and the protection of civilians to avoid further escalation and the catastrophic consequences that Masala has warned of.
- The escalation in the Gaza Strip, as proposed by Israel, may result in increased recruitment of terrorists due to increased resistance, as reported by German politics expert Carlo Masala among general news and discussions about war-and-conflicts.
- Politically, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's decision to escalate the conflict in the Gaza Strip may be viewed as being predominantly motivated by domestic politics, rather than a genuine commitment to peace or respect for international law, according to Carlo Masala's comments to the Funke media group.
