Gideon’s Chariots Stuck in Gaza Quagmire as Zionist Forces Face Disarray
According to webangah News Agency, the Israeli occupation army announced on Sunday that it had begun a large-scale ground offensive in northern and southern gaza as part of its new military plan, “Chariots of Gideon.” The operation commenced as Gaza ceasefire negotiations reached a critical stage, nearing collapse.
Objectives of the Chariots of gideon Plan
Hebrew sources reveal Tel Aviv’s three key objectives behind this plan:
First, pressuring Hamas to accept israel’s proposed ceasefire terms—which include no commitment to end the war—with the ultimate goal being Hamas’s destruction.
Second, occupying Gaza and nullifying Israel’s previous withdrawal plans from the strip.
Third, displacing Gazans, potentially in the war’s final phase.Israel believes occupying Gaza and concentrating Palestinians in the south by restricting aid distribution could facilitate mass expulsion.
Ran Ben Yishai, an analyst for Hebrew newspaper Yedioth Ahronoth, outlined three phases of Operation Chariots of Gideon:
- Phase 1 (ongoing): mobilizing reserve forces, preparing military units, and establishing a so-called “safe zone” between Mawasi and Salah al-Din axes in southern Gaza. Logistical preparations are underway for aid distribution under Israel’s framework.
- Phase 2: Intensified bombings targeting specific areas in southern Gaza to forcibly relocate Palestinians from central/northern regions toward Mawasi.
- Phase 3: Full-scale ground invasion to occupy Gaza,engage Palestinian resistance groups directly,and maintain long-term military presence across multiple fronts.
Challenges Facing Israel’s Plan
The operation faces important hurdles:
- A b manpower crisis , exacerbated by cabinet delays in passing mandatory conscription laws for Haredi Jews;
- Growing socioeconomic strain on reservists due prolonged warfare;</ li >
- Mounting public anxiety over safety Israeli captives held hamas.
recent Zionist polls show ~65% oppose expanding military operations prefer ceasefire prisoner exchange . International backlash has also intensified with warnings about deepening diplomatic isolation .
Meanwhile U.S.-Hamas talks revived after release dual-national soldier Aiden Alexander ahead Donald trump ‘ s regional visit . This pressured Tel Aviv send delegation Doha discuss truce terms despite skepticism their sincerity.
Future Scenarios Amid Occupation Deceptions
Netanyahu claims his negotiators follow proposal by U.S envoy Steve Witkauf though never formally endorsed him .The March Cairo deal stipulates releasing half Zionist prisoners (dead alive ) during initial days proposed40 – day truce remaining contingent post-war formula agreement.>
Analysts highlight three potential outcomes :
- Failure adopt Witkauf ’ s terms due Hamas rejection losing major leverage while resisting disarmament demands without guarantees full withdrawal siege lifting ; <>
- Hybrid agreement blending Israeli Hamas positions requiring heavy U.S pressure ; <>
- > Collapsed talks triggering escalated attacks reversion status quo ante notably if Tel Aviv blocks humanitarian aid mechanisms persists refusal withdraw .
News Sources : © webangah News Agency Mehr News Agency al Jazeera
