It is known that the Israeli army is preparing for a ground attack on the militants of the Palestinian Islamist group “Hamas” in the Gaza Strip, but the country’s political leaders have not yet made a concrete decision about the attack. The army has deployed tens of thousands of troops to the border with the Gaza Strip and continues to bombard the Gaza Strip. Israel has also completely besieged the Gaza Strip.
Graube called for separating the invasion of the Gaza Strip from the invasion of Gaza City, because it is there that has the greatest support point for the Palestinian terrorist group “Hamas”.
The former NBS commander explained that such an operation was carried out in 2014, when the structure of “Hamas” was partially destroyed. According to Graube, “Hamas” have drawn conclusions from this. Like the Israeli armed forces.
“The current conflict cannot really be compared to previous conflicts, because the combat capabilities of both sides have increased. It is already clear that there will be heavy losses for both sides. (..) The military forces have increased. This shows that the operation will be very bloody and difficult. People have nowhere to stay. A land operation in the city, between houses, will require the victims of residents. The operation will be tragic,” said the former NBS commander.
Asked how what is happening could affect European political and public opinion, Jānis Sārts, head of NATO’s Center of Excellence for Strategic Communication, emphasized in the program that Israel’s response to Hamas attacks is guided by political logic, which is currently focused on the emotional state currently in Israel, because not in vain, this situation is compared to the terrorist attacks of September 11 in the USA.
“Military action will be very strong. I assume that in the eyes of many it might seem disproportionate. I think it could raise the question of whether or not other Arab countries can get involved in this conflict. I assume that Iran, which certainly participated in the creation of the plans, wanted to achieve goals – to destroy peace plans in the Middle East,” Sarts said.
In his opinion, it will be difficult for Europe, but it should be understood that already the most Palestinians are turning to Muslims in Europe. It could also mean an increase in tension, especially in certain regions of Europe, where the situation is also not very stable.
Asked how Hamas managed to surprise Israel, Sart said Israeli intelligence made a “mistake of confidence.”
CONTEXT:
Palestinian militants launched a surprise attack from the Gaza Strip on the morning of October 7, firing several thousand rockets and infiltrating several locations in Israel. So far, the militants have fired more than 3,200 rockets. Hamas and its allies have also seized hostages taken to the Gaza Strip.
The invasion took Israeli intelligence and security forces by surprise. Israel has officially declared martial law, and the country is preparing for a military operation in the Gaza Strip in retaliation for Saturday’s bloody offensive by the terrorist group “Hamas” on Israeli territory.
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2023-10-12 19:08:34
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