Israel’s military response to Hamas’s terrorist attacks was not long in coming. However, while they initially limited themselves to attacks from the air, an offensive on the ground is now likely lurking.
US government officials expect the Israeli government to launch a ground attack on the Gaza Strip in the next 24 to 48 hours. The Washington Post reports this based on US government sources.
The Israeli cabinet’s decision to declare a state of war makes such a comprehensive operation possible. Official Israel does not want to show its hand to anyone yet – there is no confirmation of that yet.
Attacks on the ground would have a logical target
The logical goal of such an action would be to free the hostages abducted to Gaza. According to reports, more than 100 people were brutally kidnapped by Hamas during the attacks. Apparently they want to use this – as so often in the past – as a human shield to make counter-attacks from the air a dilemma for the Israeli army; You would also hit people from your own population.
Israel reduces Gaza to rubble and ashes
Nevertheless, Israeli rockets continue to destroy large parts of Gaza in response to the terror. At least 493 people have been killed and more than 2,700 injured, according to the local health ministry. An eyewitness in the Gaza Strip reported massive airstrikes that were significantly stronger than previous military clashes with Israel. Hamas also reports that four people from Israel were killed in the attack – the information has not yet been independently verified.
On Saturday, Hamas caused the worst massacre of civilians since the establishment of the Israeli state, with a major attack on the Israeli border area. At least 700 people were killed and about 2,400 others were injured. Hamas is classified as a terrorist organization by the EU, the US and Israel.
Netanyahu: “We will change the Middle East”
On Monday, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu also renewed his threat against the aggressors. “We will change the Middle East,” Netanyahu told the mayors of cities bordering the Gaza Strip. However, he did not elaborate further on the announcement. “What Hamas will experience will be harsh and terrible,” he added. He emphasized: “We are only at the beginning.”
Regain “control” over affected places
In Israel itself, the army says it has regained full control of the places attacked by Hamas. “We have control over the places,” army spokesman Daniel Hagari said Monday of southern Israeli areas near the Gaza Strip. However, there may still be ‘terrorists’ in the region.
Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant ordered a total blockade of the Gaza Strip. The army has called up 300,000 reservists, more than ever before, the army’s chief spokesman, Daniel Hagari, said on Monday: “We are going on the offensive.” Gallant said the Gaza Strip would pay a price that would be a reality for generations. will change. He announced a complete blockade of the coastal area.
Source: Krone
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