Military forces in Israel face turbulence prior to potential military action in Gaza
In the ongoing conflict in Gaza, the Hamas-controlled health authority has reported over 63,600 Palestinians killed since the start of the war, with the figure not distinguishing between civilians and fighters. This grim statistic underscores the gravity of the situation.
The Israeli army has mobilized 60,000 reservists for a planned offensive against Gaza, with four divisions set to deploy into the city. However, the takeover of Gaza poses significant risks, endangering the lives of soldiers and hostages held by Hamas.
Hamas, the organization responsible for the majority of the population in Gaza, governs the city and manages its affairs, despite Israeli control over security aspects and limitations imposed on humanitarian aid.
A medic who recently returned from Gaza stated that there is nothing more to gain militarily, but ending the war while Hamas still holds power in Gaza and hostages is not a good idea. This sentiment is shared by many, including relatives of the hostages who accuse Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of unnecessarily prolonging the war for political reasons.
The Israeli security cabinet has approved the takeover of the northern part of the coastal strip, but commanders are now facing difficulties in mobilizing enough reservists for the planned capture of the city. Many reservists are facing difficulties due to personal and ideological reasons, and fewer are willing to report for duty.
Tents are being prepared for evacuees in the south of the Gaza Strip, and a military spokesman has announced the evacuation of the city's population on an online platform in Arabic.
The demands of the war, for which hundreds of thousands were mobilized, are extreme. Many reservists' marriages are breaking down, and there are high economic costs for Israel. However, a reserve officer who has already spent 550 days on duty stated that the war is tiring and painful, but it's necessary in the interest of Israel and democracies worldwide.
Despite these challenges, the army chief, Zamir, has warned against the takeover of Gaza and called for a deal to free more hostages. This call has been echoed by the Israeli news portal "ynet," adding weight to the plea for peace.
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu, however, has reiterated his stance, stating, "What began in Gaza must end in Gaza." The future of Gaza remains uncertain, with the fate of the 48 hostages, of whom 20 are reported to be alive, hanging in the balance.
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