Details and Timing of Gaza Occupation Operation Revealed in Israeli Media
The English section of webangah News Agency, citing mehr News Agency and Al Jazeera, reported that Israeli internal security and the Ministry of Finance have recently discussed the need to increase the regime’s military budget due to upcoming operations in Gaza. Meanwhile, Netanyahu’s cabinet is expected to approve budget reallocations that reduce funding for other ministries in favor of the Ministry of War.
The report states that the Israeli army has mobilized its largest reserve force as the start of the war.Preparations for Operation Gideon 2 involved calling up over 35,000 reservists so far, with an additional 25,000 expected in coming weeks-bringing total summoned forces to around 60,000.
According to this source,Israel plans to deploy most brigades in this operation except for its paratrooper brigade which will remain stationed in the West bank.
Estimates suggest that after a brief training period for reservists and rest time for active units, Israeli forces will be ready roughly three weeks from now. The operation will begin with a siege of Gaza City followed by urban combat within it.
The timing of a ground invasion depends on a large-scale evacuation plan involving roughly 800,000 residents; however only about 10,000 people have left so far.
Officials say mass evacuation is expected once intensified assaults and reductions in aid truck deliveries further isolate Gaza following its encirclement.
the call-up decision was made amid tensions between political leaders and security commanders. Manny critics prefer negotiating a prisoner exchange deal rather than launching an extensive military campaign.
Recently, Israel’s Channel 12 leaked an internal document admitting failure in achieving key goals during Operation Gideon (May 16 – August 6), notably dismantling Hamas and securing hostage returns.
Israel estimates Hamas holds 48 Israeli captives alive within Gaza while more than 10,800 Palestinians remain detained inside Israeli prisons. Human rights groups report widespread torture and medical neglect among Palestinian prisoners.
since October 7, 2023-with US support-Israel has waged what it terms a genocidal war against gaza resulting in over 63,600 deaths and more than 160,000 injuries, predominantly civilians including women and children.
