HE political and military leadership Israel started in the last hours A. cold water jug Expectation of a new partial ceasefire between Hamas and Israel release of hostages you still have these Palestinian Islamist group and this would be the beginning of a definitive ceasefire. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned that his army would “intensify clashes” in the coming hours and that the war “will last a long time.” These words were also used by the Chief of General Staff hours later. Herzi Halevi“There is no shortcut to dismantling a terrorist group,” he declared. In the last hours, at least 241 Palestinians They lost their lives as a result of hundreds of targeted bombings with renewed forces in the impoverished and destroyed strip.
Inside an opinion article Netanyahu listed the goals of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) in the strip published by ‘The Wall Street Journal’. “Hamas must be destroyed, Gaza must be destroyed” demilitarized and the Palestinian society should be deradicalized. These three requirements For peace between Israel and its Palestinian neighbors in Gaza.” However, the balance of the two-month military offensive so far is not very bright. Most of the leaders of Palestinian extremist militias remain at large, especially three commanders: a raid on southern Israel, according to the Hebrew country He planned and carried out the terrorist operation in which nearly 1,200 civilians lost their lives: Muhammad DeifLeader and right-hand man of the Al Qassam Brigades. Mervan Isaand the leader of Hamas in Gaza. Yahia Sinwar. The three manage Hamas’ military operations from bunkers dug underground and even manage negotiations for the release of hostages.
Even if the Jewish State achieves its goal of ending his life, the desire to de-radicalize Hamas formulated today by the Israeli Prime Minister seems like a pipe dream. In the past, Hebrew armed forces have assassinated historical Hamas leaders such as the Sheikh. Ahmed Yasin anyone Abdülaziz Rantisi, and then it rebuilds itself again.
Immune to discouragement
The UN-led humanitarian community continues to press for a ceasefire, unaffected by discouragement. Officials from the United Nations’ World Health Organization were able to visit Deir al-Balah hospital in the center of Gaza city in the last few hours and listen to “heartbreaking stories”. all families Those who lost their lives in the bomb attack in the refugee campand Al MaghaziClose to the health center where nearly 70 people could die. WHO Director Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus wrote on social network X: “This latest bombing of the Gaza community shows why an urgent ceasefire is needed.” “A humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza is the only way forward.” “he declared in his own name Filippo GrandiHead of the UN refugee agency.
Those applying strong pressure inside Israel are relatives of hostages held by the Islamist group, which has already become an opposition force against Prime Minister Netanyahu. On Monday, a group interrupted the leader’s speech in Parliament with shouts, chants of “now, now” and signs demanding negotiations for the release of their people. Since the beginning of the Israeli military offensive, they have held numerous rallies demanding an end to the hostilities and the start of negotiations. Hamas has already stated that it will not release any more hostages unless Israeli authorities commit to stopping military operations. Mediators from Egypt and Qatar are working to reach an agreement between both sides for a new ceasefire, but according to statements from both sides, the positions are far apart.
Another of the biggest fears is that the attack in Gaza will turn into a large-scale regional conflict in which the Shiite militia Hezbollah, which is powerful in southern Lebanon, and other regional actors may be involved. They are searched every day on Israel’s northern border exchange of fireIn Yemen, the Houthis have intensified their attacks on commercial ships. Red Sea And Arabian Sea. Nearly two hundred people have lost their lives in this region since October, especially due to conflicts in Lebanese territory. More than 120 Shiite militias16 belonging Palestinian militias and one twenty civilians. The United States has also become increasingly involved in the conflict by attacking pro-Iranian groups’ positions in Iraq, prompting a lively protest from the United States. Baghdad Government.