In a bold, high-stakes move, senior Israeli officials have approved plans to expand operations in Gaza. Amid escalating tensions and stalled ceasefire talks, the strategy could eventually see the entire Gaza Strip come under control, reshaping how humanitarian aid is managed.
Reserve soldiers are being mobilized as part of a gradual operation. Already, forces have secured roughly one third of the territory, establishing security zones with watchtowers and surveillance posts to help protect nearby communities.
Reports indicate that this new plan goes further than previous efforts. The offensive would not only intensify military actions but also transfer control of aid distribution from international agencies to private companies in the southern area of Rafah. It almost feels like a high-stakes blockbuster, though the reality for Gaza's residents is far from fiction. 🚀
There is a critical window for a potential ceasefire and hostage release deal during U.S. President Donald Trump's upcoming visit to the Middle East. One defense official emphasized, "If there is no hostage deal, Operation Gideon Chariots will begin with great intensity and will not stop until all its goals are achieved." 😮
This expanded operation follows the resumption of hostilities in March after a U.S.-backed ceasefire collapsed. Meanwhile, a Hamas official has rejected what he describes as pressure and blackmail, insisting on a comprehensive agreement that includes a full ceasefire, a complete withdrawal from Gaza, reconstruction of the territory, and the release of all prisoners from both sides.
As international concerns grow over the humanitarian situation affecting Gaza's 2.3 million residents, all eyes remain on how these unfolding events will impact the future of the region.
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Israel may seize all of Gaza in expanded operation, officials say
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