(Dan Tri) – The Israeli army announced that it is ready for the next phase in the conflict with Hamas, but it may be different from the previous plan, not a ground attack campaign in Gaza.
Israeli soldiers open fire towards Gaza (Photo: AFP).
`We are preparing for the next stages of the war. We have not said what those next stages are. Everyone thinks it is a ground offensive campaign. However, the next stage
In addition, this official did not specifically explain his statement.
The Israel-Hamas conflict flared up again on October 7 after more than 2 years of lull.
The Israeli army announced that it had completely surrounded the Gaza Strip, blocking the supply of electricity, water and food to this territory.
Israeli officials say that Hamas’s bloody attack cannot be responded to with conventional air strikes alone.
However, the plan for a ground attack on Gaza has faced criticism from the international community.
Russian President Vladimir Putin said last week that a ground offensive against Gaza would have serious consequences for all sides.
The US, an ally of Israel, is also cautious.
Mr. Joe Biden will visit Israel today.
Analysts have pointed out a series of challenges and risks that Israel could face if it launches a ground attack campaign in Gaza.
One of those challenges is urban warfare.
Furthermore, Israel also has to face the not-so-simple Hamas forces.
In addition to the tunnel system, Hamas is said to also possess a massive arsenal of weapons after many years of accumulation and the support of a number of parties.
