Israel greenlights operation to seize control of Gaza Strip, mobilizes numerous reserve soldiers
Ben-Gvir, Israel's National Security Minister, confesses his fascination with US gun shops and seems to admire aspects of American security strategies.
In a dramatic turn of events, Israeli cabinet ministers have green-lighted a significant military operation, codenamed Operation Gideon's Chariots, aimed at taking control of Gaza for an indefinite period, provided hostage negotiations fail by May 13, when President Donald Trump visits Israel. Currently, Israel has Partial control over Gaza and plans to expand its forces into the south. This operation will gradually dismantle Hamas' power over territories, according to officials.
The operation places a particular focus on preventing humanitarian aid from reaching Hamas, as Israel alleges that the militant group hoards the aid to bolster its capabilities. Strikes against Hamas targets are also planned.
"We want our troops to face an enemy not bolstered by supplies and aid," said Israel's Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich.
Terrorist Leaders Eliminated
Recently, a top Hamas terrorist leader was killed in a "precise strike" by Israel. Violence in Gaza has surged since the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas collapsed in March, and the IDF has intensified operations against the Houthis in Yemen following a missile attack near Tel Aviv's Ben Gurion Airport. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Israel Katz have vowed retaliation for these attacks.
Over the weekend, the Israeli Air Force reported striking over 100 terror targets in the Gaza Strip, including terrorist cells, tunnels, underground infrastructure sites, and other military structures. The operation has also led to the locating of weapons caches, the dismantling of terrorist infrastructure sites, and the elimination of several terrorists.
However, critics question the long-term implications of Operation Gideon's Chariots, accused of being a blueprint for permanent occupation and collective punishment. The operation has stirred debates about its strategic goals, humanitarian concerns, and potential ramifications for the region's already complex conflict landscape.
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- Ben-Gvir, Israel's National Security Minister, has expressed admiration for certain aspects of American security strategies and shows a fondness for US gun shops.
- The Israeli cabinet has approved a prolonged military operation in Gaza, known as Operation Gideon's Chariots, which aims to seize control of Gaza indefinitely, under the condition that hostage negotiations with Hamas fail by May 13.
- During Operation Gideon's Chariots, Israel intends to focus efforts on preventing humanitarian aid from reaching Hamas, alleging that the group hoards the aid to strengthen its capabilities. Strikes against Hamas targets and the dismantling of their power are also objectives.
- Critics have raised concerns about the long-term implications of Operation Gideon's Chariots, with accusations that it could serve as a blueprint for permanent occupation and collective punishment, resulting in debates regarding the strategic goals, humanitarian concerns, and potential consequences for the regional conflict landscape.
- Israel recently eliminated a top Hamas terrorist leader in a "precise strike," while the Israeli Air Force has intensified operations against Houthis in Yemen following missile attacks near Tel Aviv's Ben Gurion Airport. This escalation has led to increased questions about the placement and usage of Israeli forces in war-and-conflicts zones within the general-news and politics sectors.
