Netanyahu Moves Toward Gaza Takeover

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   Sharlee01posted 44 hours ago

   
   
   Israel’s Security Cabinet is set to convene on Tuesday to deliberate the next phase in the ongoing conflict with Hamas in the Gaza Strip, which has now stretched on for nearly two years. According to local media reports, the discussion may include the possibility of Israel taking full control of Gaza and launching military operations in areas previously untouched.
   
   Channel 12’s top political commentator, Amit Segal, reported that a source within Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office confirmed a pivotal decision has already been reached: “The decision has been made… we are going to occupy the Gaza Strip.” The same official emphasized the urgency of the moment, stating, “Hamas will not release hostages without total surrender, if we do not operate now the hostages will die of starvation and Gaza will stay under Hamas’ control.”
   
   Segal further quoted the source explaining the shift in strategy: “Israel for months was at a crossroad and, let’s be honest, it was not achieving victory or the hostages. The mandate for a deal was broad, but we did not get agreement, so we will go for occupation.”
   
   These developments come on the heels of a collapse in ceasefire negotiations between Israel and Hamas, which had been brokered by international mediators. U.S. Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff, who was in Israel over the weekend, had claimed efforts were still underway to bring the war to an end, but momentum appears to have shifted toward a military escalation.
   
   The potential expansion of operations also follows a series of psychological blows to the Israeli public. Hamas recently released videos of visibly malnourished hostages, including footage of one prisoner being forced to dig his own grave, imagery that deeply disturbed the nation.
   
   Meanwhile, global scrutiny of Israel’s role in the humanitarian crisis in Gaza has intensified. Critics have accused the Israeli government of contributing to famine conditions, especially after viral images showed severely undernourished children. However, it was later clarified that some of these children suffered from existing medical conditions unrelated to wartime deprivation.
   
   Within Israel, public pressure is mounting on the government to bring home the remaining 50 hostages, some confirmed dead, others still alive. While the country remains divided on how best to secure their return, hardline voices within Netanyahu’s coalition, including Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich and National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, are advocating for a full reoccupation of Gaza and the restoration of Jewish settlements dismantled two decades ago.
   
   Notably, the Israeli Defense Forces have expressed opposition to such a strategy. According to media leaks, military officials are preparing to offer alternative plans during Tuesday’s cabinet meeting.
   
   https://www.timesofisrael.com/netanyahu … df-qualms/
   
   https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-ea … 025-08-04/
   
   https://www.aa.com.tr/en/middle-east/is … ia/3650571

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      tsmogposted 35 hours agoin reply to this

      Too complex for me to even form a thought for response other than Sad!

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         Sharlee01posted 26 hours agoin reply to this

         The devastation of the Israel-Hamas war weighs heavily on both sides, and it should. Every life lost, Israeli or Palestinian, is a tragedy. Families shattered, children buried beneath rubble, and generations raised in fear, it’s grief that knows no borders. But what cuts deepest is the realization that in this war, one side has not only suffered lives lost, but land lost. Its homeland was swallowed by a movement that prioritized terror over peace.
         
         When your home becomes the launchpad for violence, it becomes a battlefield, and the people, many of whom simply wanted to live and raise their families, pay the ultimate price. This is not justice. This is the cruel consequence of allowing extremism to take root where there could have been hope.

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            tsmogposted 25 hours agoin reply to this

            Like I said you are way over my head with the complexity. I remain with it is sad!

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               Sharlee01posted 22 hours agoin reply to this

               I completely understand, and honestly, you're not alone in feeling that way. The situation is incredibly complex, layered with decades of history, politics, and emotion. Sometimes the most human response is just to say, “It’s sad.” I think that truly covers it.

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                  tsmogposted 11 hours agoin reply to this

                  Thank you for the understanding. I posted here hoping to stir dialogue, though I remain in a quandary over the conflict. It has importance with parallels to the Russia - Ukraine conflict.
                  
                  Why?
                  
                  One element I return to in reflection is the Biblical narrative: the Judaeo-Christian God gave Canaan to the Israelites, yet it was a conditional gift—bound by covenant. Part of ancient Canaan is now Palestine. I find myself asking, of the cosmos as much as myself, is there more than what meets the eye? That question alone reveals the complexity that boggles my mind.
                  
                  Being who I am, I often get lost in thought. And in the face of such madness, I can only resolve it by surrendering to the reality of consequence. I seek peace, and in that seeking, I arrive at the simple truth: it is sad.

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   lolmagnificentposted 21 hours ago

   On a personal level, Whenever i get into a confrontation with some one, i try step back from the situation a little and ask myself what the real cause of the situation is," and then i can be able to think of a resolution...Now! in relation to politics, all these conflicts, and humanitarian situations we have globally always start like they can be resolved tomorrow with a single sit down of the parties involved, but guess what!! things start escalate and before you know! people dying, starving and at point of no return.
   
   Underneath all these stories we see in the news, there's always an underlying cause of the chaos, not until that is resolved, the conflict could go on for the next generation.
   
   Qtn: What is that underlying cause of the conflict that the news people are not discussing?.

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      Sharlee01posted 111 minutes agoin reply to this

      I really appreciate your approach of stepping back to understand the root cause before reacting; it’s such a valuable mindset, especially in heated situations. You’re absolutely right that many global conflicts seem like they could be resolved with dialogue, but often the deeper issues beneath the surface aren’t addressed. I think the underlying causes are complex and can include historical grievances, economic inequalities, political power struggles, and sometimes cultural misunderstandings.
      
      What makes it even harder is that these factors are often deeply entrenched and intertwined, and media coverage sometimes focuses more on the immediate events rather than exploring these deeper roots. Until those fundamental problems are faced honestly and with genuine commitment, conflicts may sadly continue for generations.

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