Giddeon's Chariots Successfully Invaded Gaza
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has announced plans for a potential ground operation in Gaza as early as late August, marking a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict. The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) launched a massive offensive in Gaza, dubbed "Gideon's Chariots II," on September 16.
The proposed post-war arrangement for the Gaza sector, if implemented, would see the United States maintaining military control over all territory west of the Jordan River, full demilitarization of Gaza, and the establishment of a "southern barrier" on the sector's border with Egypt.
The IDF has targeted over 850 sites in Gaza in preparation for a large-scale ground force offensive, resulting in the death of 59 Palestinians and injuring 386. The IDF's Southern Command forces from the 98th, 162nd, and 36th divisions are currently expanding into the city of Gaza. The "Gaza" division is operating in the security zone along the border with Israel and in the areas of Rafah and Khan Yunis. The 99th division is operating in the north of the enclave.
The IDF estimates it will have to fight against 2,000-3,000 terrorists. The offensive has sparked panic among the local population, with reports of widespread fear and chaos.
The UN Human Rights Council has published a report stating that Israel's actions in Gaza amount to genocide. However, this report has been met with criticism, with many viewing it as politically biased against Israel. Israel has rejected the report's findings and demanded the commission responsible for its preparation be disbanded.
The international community's response to the conflict has been divided. The United States and Germany have shown strong support for Israel, with the US providing ongoing military support and Germany publicly standing by Israel while also supporting the Gaza population. On the other hand, several Arab and Muslim countries, including Qatar, Turkey, and Iraq, have condemned Israel's actions and called for economic and political pressure on Israel, supporting the Palestinian cause.
Many Western countries, such as France, the UK, Belgium, Canada, Australia, Malta, and Portugal, recognize Palestine as a state and advocate for a two-state solution, emphasizing humanitarian aid and calls for ceasefire. However, this reflects a broader diplomatic effort rather than direct support for Israel against Hamas.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio visited Israel on September 14 and expressed U.S. support for a swift and concluded ground operation in Gaza. The New York Times reported that Rubio's visit was aimed at strengthening the U.S.-Israel alliance during this critical time.
Despite the ongoing conflict, no comprehensive answer to Gaza's post-war arrangement has been provided yet, according to analysts. The future of Gaza remains uncertain, with the situation continuing to evolve.
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