In Israel, they say that the IDF has made a huge success in their ground operation in the Gaza Strip.
Israel has entered the Gaza Strip and is fighting Hamas’ underground tunnels. Meanwhile, the world is already debating what awaits the Sector after Israel’s military operation.
Israel’s victories
“I am amazed by the actions of our forces. These are targeted, decisive actions. There is close cooperation between the ground and air forces… There are very important victories on the battlefield: strikes against terrorists in all levels, from militants to the battlefield to senior officers,” – said Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Galant.
According to the defense minister, the goal of the IDF is to identify underground tunnels and drive terrorists out of them.
At the same time, he admitted that there were casualties on the part of the Israelites in this battle, “as happens in any battle.” Galant reported 15 IDF soldiers killed in ground operations.
The IDF also reported the killing of one of Hamas’ commanders, Ibrahim Biari:
“Many terrorists were killed in this operation. Those terrorists who were with him (Biari) in the building, as well as in the tunnels below it.”
According to Israel, Biari was behind not only the October 7 attack on Israel, but other attacks as well.
What next?
The United States and Israel are exploring several options for the future of the Gaza Strip once Israeli forces succeed in ousting Hamas, Bloomberg reported, citing people familiar with the discussions.
Sources say the talks are driven by the need to urgently develop a plan for Gaza’s future as Israel’s land invasion begins.
One option being discussed includes the possibility of creating a multinational force that could include American troops.
The second option would create a peacekeeping force modeled after those overseeing the implementation of the 1979 peace accord between Egypt and Israel.
A third option would provide temporary United Nations administration in Gaza.
Agency interlocutors, who asked not to be named, stressed that negotiations are still at an early stage and much could change.
All options pose political risks to President Joe Biden and other countries, including the Gulf states. Biden believes putting even a small contingent of US troops at risk could be politically dangerous, according to a person familiar with his thinking. The US is not close to making such a decision, the source added.
Moreover, it is not yet clear whether Arab countries may be interested in participating, another person said.
One possible option is to hand over temporary control of Gaza to regional countries, backed by troops from the United States, Britain, Germany and France, according to people familiar with the matter.
Some US officials consider these options premature or unlikely. Secretary of State Antony Blinken raised the issue Tuesday in the Senate, noting that the US is considering a range of options for the future of Gaza.
“We cannot allow a return to the status quo with Hamas running in Gaza,” said Blinken, who will travel to Israel on Friday.
“We also cannot allow – and the Israelis themselves started this proposal – for Israel to rule or control Gaza. Between these two points there are many possible permutations that we are now considering carefully, such as of other countries,” he said.
Israeli officials have repeatedly said they have no intention of occupying Gaza, but they have also said continued Hamas rule after the October 7 attack is unacceptable.
Source: korrespondent
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