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Israeli army chief draws up new plan to capture more territory in Gaza
Israeli Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir has drafted a plan to intensify ground operations across Gaza, according to a report by Israel’s Channel 12.
Sources cited by the outlet described the proposal as “the plan for taking over Gaza”.
The reported blueprint is seen as an alternative to Netanyahu’s controversial concentration camp plan in Rafah, which Zamir reportedly opposes.
The plan would be implemented if a deal to end the war is not reached after a proposed 60-day ceasefire, and envisions Israeli forces gradually capturing more territory than they currently control.
According to another Israeli media outlet, Netanyahu has blocked Zamir from presenting the plan to Israel’s security cabinet and prevented further discussion by ministers already briefed.
Israel’s Ben-Gvir attacks army chief over potential ceasefire
Israel’s far-right security minister has condemned a “grave and dangerous mistake” by army chief Eyal Zamir after he made positive ceasefire comments while visiting invading soldiers in Gaza.
Itamar Ben-Gvir said Zamir’s comments that it would be a “great achievement for you” if a truce and captive exchange deal is reached in the coming days are “extremely reckless”.
“Our soldiers have been fighting for a very long time to achieve the primary goal of this operation: to eliminate Hamas in Gaza,” Ben-Gvir said during a speech, adding a deal would be bad because it would get humanitarian aid into Gaza and release some Palestinian prisoners.
“I do not believe in a deal that weakens our power and gives Hamas oxygen, but I believe in the complete occupation of the Gaza Strip, enhancing military operations, and encouraging voluntary migration.”
National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir waves to right-wing activists outside the Damascus Gate of the Old City of East Jerusalem
