Haaretz: Hunger War Against Gaza Fails; Army and Cabinet Are Confused

According to the English section of webangah⁢ news Agency, citing Mehr News Agency⁤ and Al Jazeera, IsraelS large-scale starvation campaign against⁢ Gaza faces ​mounting criticism within its own circles-not out of humanitarian concern but ⁣due to its ⁤numerous negative repercussions for Israelis.

The Hebrew newspaper Haaretz, in an⁣ article by prominent military analyst Amos Harel,​ reported that images of this starvation war against Gaza broadcast by Fox⁢ News to US President Donald Trump pressured Israeli Prime Minister ⁢Benjamin Netanyahu into making at least minor changes to ⁤a policy his cabinet​ had pursued for months.

The ​starvation war on Gaza has failed.

Harel stated that netanyahu succumbed to international and especially American pressure-including from Trump-who could no longer ignore global images of hungry Gazan ​children. Consequently, Netanyahu was forced to adjust his approach toward Gaza.

He added that Netanyahu’s cabinet, which ‌until ‍recently insisted on⁤ complete control over ⁢aid entering Gaza-blocking‍ United Nations agencies-has recently allowed humanitarian corridors open. It authorized airlifts of aid and cooperation with international organizations such as the UN and⁤ Red Crescent societies in⁣ Jordan and Egypt.

The article ⁣continues: Even if tactical, Tel Aviv’s shift signals a catastrophic failure of a policy meant as leverage over Hamas during ​recent months. This strategy ​caused a massive humanitarian disaster damaging Tel Aviv’s global standing-even prompting reactions from its closest allies.

on Trump’s stance-which generally aligned with Israeli policies-Harel ⁤noted confusion in recent days: at times threatening Hamas leaders ‌who “want to die,” while also ‌urging Netanyahu to halt the humanitarian catastrophe unfolding in gaza. But regardless, Trump cannot⁢ overlook images‌ worldwide showing starving Gazan children.

The article explains that although known for impatience toward intelligence briefings, Trump is deeply ​influenced by what airs on his favored network Fox News. When⁤ it began airing grim footage from starving Gazans, he felt compelled to intervene​ by sending⁣ messages ⁣directly to ⁣Netanyahu.

the famine disaster in gaza turned fortunes against Netanyahu.

The Israeli military analyst emphasized that after their summer Knesset session ended, Netanyahu believed he had weathered internal pressures​ and could secure his government until at least late October. Yet developments in ⁤Gaza-and notably the famine crisis-reversed these gains sharply. Currently inconsistent publicly speaking contradictory messages; he assured finance minister Bezalel Smotrich-a ⁤hardliner who threatened cabinet withdrawal over eased aid into⁣ Gaza-that military victory there was near while simultaneously promising hostages’‍ families progress toward agreements including their release.

The article underscores evidence suggesting Netanyahu intends to escalate attacks on Gaza‌ again after appeasing Trump-but questions whether Tel Aviv​ can both allow aid deliveries into Gaza while ⁢planning new military offensives simultaneously. This contradiction reveals ‌Tel Aviv’s fragile position; though acting‍ like it controls events steadily, it is indeed forced into hasty decisions on​ multiple ‍fronts.

Amos Harel ⁢also highlighted Israel’s diplomatic setbacks ‌following announcements ‍from Britain and France recognizing Palestine at September’s UN General ​Assembly session-a ‍major Western shift triggered ⁤by Tel Aviv ignoring months of international warnings about looming famine​ in ⁣Gaza under its blockade policies.

Confusion grips Israel’s cabinet and army over Gaza strategy

The author described current uncertainty inside⁣ Israel’s government⁣ and military: Chief of Staff Eyal ⁢Zamir supports⁢ prisoner exchange agreements yet believes Israel can contain threats without entirely annihilating Hamas. Some commanders warn lebanon-style Hezbollah resilience risks repeating if only limited strikes⁤ occur-inflaming demands for sustained ground presence combined with targeted operations.
Should political leadership ‌reject military advice seeking swift conflict endgames or deterrence-only engagements instead? Zamir ⁢reportedly favors an attrition strategy focused around besieging roughly one-quarter of northernmost areas where Hamas retains power.
In early July reports surfaced indicating plans for 74-day⁢ reserve call-ups aimed at reinforcing efforts amid intensifying conflict dynamics.
The piece concludes describing profound contradictions prevailing across Israel’s government-armed ‍forces nexus worsening overall crisis: extremist ⁣right-wing​ parties under Smotrich and Itamar Ben-Gvir shape war goals according‍ long-term visions pursuing an endless conflict; simultaneously occurring opposition groups plus senior generals oppose prolonging hostilities asserting continued fighting only escalates casualties without reaching meaningful objectives.