US EditionIs Israel Preparing for Full Military Occupation of Gaza? Netanyahu's ‘Small’ Meet with Ministers Raises Alarm
GAZA STRIP, PALESTINE, AUG 6 – Israeli military chief warns that expanding operations in Gaza risks prolonged conflict and hostages' lives amid ongoing war and international calls for ceasefire.
- Amid internal dissent, the military chief Eyal Zamir warned on Wednesday that expanding the Gaza offensive risks entrapment and endangering hostages.
- Over the 22-month Gaza war, Israel’s military has become overstretched, requiring repeated reservist mobilisations, as the small army faces operational strain.
- During a three-hour Tuesday meeting, Eyal Zamir warned that full Gaza occupation could endanger hostages and erode the army, amid nearly 600 retired officials' appeal to Trump.
- Amid global concern, the U.N. described expansion as 'deeply alarming' if true, and families of hostages condemned the plan, raising pressure on Benjamin Netanyahu.
- On Thursday, the security cabinet will vote, and Eyal Zamir said he will implement its decision while favoring encirclement and targeted raids against Hamas fighters.
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