Among the displaced Palestinians forced from the north to the south of the Gaza Strip, a growing anger is directed at Hamas.
Many blame the organization for initiating attacks on Israel that have, in their view, brought about a new Nakba, or catastrophe, for the Palestinian people.
The residents of the Gaza Strip are expressing frustration towards Arab countries for what they perceive as abandonment in the face of conflict.
They believe these nations failed to apply sufficient pressure on Israel and the U.S. to halt the hostilities in the region.
Hamas is strategizing to leverage Israeli hostages in its possession as bargaining tools for the release of all Palestinian prisoners, the lifting of the blockade over the Gaza Strip, and the establishment of a seaport.
However, Israeli security officials assert that the Hamas leadership is disconnected from reality and emphasize that the conflict will persist following the current ceasefire.
The conflict between the IDF and Hamas has witnessed significant achievements on the part of the Israeli military. However, it is crucial to acknowledge that Hamas still retains a substantial portion of its military power.
According to the directive of the political echelon, the Israeli Mossad will launch a campaign of assassinations of the leaders of Hamas and Islamic Jihad abroad.
Harming the military leadership of Hamas in the Gaza Strip is not enough, and its leadership abroad must also be eliminated.
Achieving the goals of Operation “Iron Swords” requires the IDF to occupy the south of the Gaza Strip, according to the estimate, most of the abductees are held in the south and that is also where the military leadership of Hamas is hiding.
The IDF will also be forced to occupy the “Philadelphia Axis” in the Rafah area to prevent terrorists from escaping to Egypt through the tunnels.
The Hamas organization has brought about a significant humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip, leading to the displacement of many Palestinians from the northern part of the strip to the south. The ongoing conflict in the Gaza Strip, considered by many Palestinians as a modern-day Nakba, has inadvertently strengthened Israel’s deterrence capabilities.
Hamas managed to surprise Israel and achieve some significant advancements, but the IDF quickly recovered, repelled Hamas forces, and captured the northern Gaza Strip. Israel could secure a significant victory over Hamas and other branches of Iran if it maintains national unity and strategic coordination with the US.
Egypt remains uncertain about Israel’s ability to dismantle the Hamas rule in the Gaza Strip.
Consequently, it adopts a cautious stance, refusing collaboration with Israel and the US in establishing an alternative government to Hamas.
The primary fear is that Hamas may survive the conflict and resume terrorist activities in Egypt, seeking retaliation against President al-Sisi’s regime.
The Biden administration began accelerated talks with Israel, the PA and the moderate Arab states to reach an agreement on the political entity that will rule the Gaza Strip after the war. The chairman of the PA demands the recognition of a Palestinian state as a condition for the return of the PA to control the Gaza Strip, Israel makes it clear that the ultimate security responsibility in the Gaza Strip will remain in its hands.
Among the displaced Palestinians forced from the north to the south of the Gaza Strip, a growing anger is directed at Hamas.
Many blame the organization for initiating attacks on Israel that have, in their view, brought about a new Nakba, or catastrophe, for the Palestinian people.
The residents of the Gaza Strip are expressing frustration towards Arab countries for what they perceive as abandonment in the face of conflict.
They believe these nations failed to apply sufficient pressure on Israel and the U.S. to halt the hostilities in the region.
Hamas is strategizing to leverage Israeli hostages in its possession as bargaining tools for the release of all Palestinian prisoners, the lifting of the blockade over the Gaza Strip, and the establishment of a seaport.
However, Israeli security officials assert that the Hamas leadership is disconnected from reality and emphasize that the conflict will persist following the current ceasefire.
The conflict between the IDF and Hamas has witnessed significant achievements on the part of the Israeli military. However, it is crucial to acknowledge that Hamas still retains a substantial portion of its military power.
According to the directive of the political echelon, the Israeli Mossad will launch a campaign of assassinations of the leaders of Hamas and Islamic Jihad abroad.
Harming the military leadership of Hamas in the Gaza Strip is not enough, and its leadership abroad must also be eliminated.
Achieving the goals of Operation “Iron Swords” requires the IDF to occupy the south of the Gaza Strip, according to the estimate, most of the abductees are held in the south and that is also where the military leadership of Hamas is hiding.
The IDF will also be forced to occupy the “Philadelphia Axis” in the Rafah area to prevent terrorists from escaping to Egypt through the tunnels.
The Hamas organization has brought about a significant humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip, leading to the displacement of many Palestinians from the northern part of the strip to the south. The ongoing conflict in the Gaza Strip, considered by many Palestinians as a modern-day Nakba, has inadvertently strengthened Israel’s deterrence capabilities.
Hamas managed to surprise Israel and achieve some significant advancements, but the IDF quickly recovered, repelled Hamas forces, and captured the northern Gaza Strip. Israel could secure a significant victory over Hamas and other branches of Iran if it maintains national unity and strategic coordination with the US.
Egypt remains uncertain about Israel’s ability to dismantle the Hamas rule in the Gaza Strip.
Consequently, it adopts a cautious stance, refusing collaboration with Israel and the US in establishing an alternative government to Hamas.
The primary fear is that Hamas may survive the conflict and resume terrorist activities in Egypt, seeking retaliation against President al-Sisi’s regime.
The Biden administration began accelerated talks with Israel, the PA and the moderate Arab states to reach an agreement on the political entity that will rule the Gaza Strip after the war. The chairman of the PA demands the recognition of a Palestinian state as a condition for the return of the PA to control the Gaza Strip, Israel makes it clear that the ultimate security responsibility in the Gaza Strip will remain in its hands.
