Israel’s leadership is planning to resume the war against Hamas within four to six weeks with a significantly changed strategy, the Washington Free Beacon reported. A senior Western diplomat told the Times of Israel that Israel is preparing for a return to war.
The Beacon’s report comes amid uncertainty over the continuation of the ceasefire, with its first phase coming to an end this week. On Thursday, Israel declared that it would not withdraw from the Philadelphi Corridor, while the Hamas terrorist organization continues to insist on an end to the war and to remain in power in Gaza.
If the fighting resumes, the IDF’s tactics will see a dramatic shift, the Beacon reported, citing “several current and former Israeli officials with knowledge of high-level discussions.” The main catalyst for the change will be incoming IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir. According to the report, Zamir has been tasked with formulating a plan for Israeli forces to swiftly capture the entire Gaza Strip, deploying a significantly larger number of soldiers at once than in previous operations. (Read More)
