Gaza is in danger. Israel is committing genocide.
Israel's ground offensive in the Gaza Strip under the umbrella of fierce airstrikes is now turning into a siege operation. Experts think so in the context of the Israeli soldiers embarking on an experimental operation to isolate Gaza City.
After three weeks of brutal bombing, Israeli troops entered the coastal valley from the north and east on October 27.
The Israeli army has not yet said how many of its troops are taking part and what their intentions are. However, they revealed that their artillery, tanks, bulldozers along with infantry and special forces were conducting Operation Iron Swords.
So far their operations have been conducted in agricultural lands and sparsely populated urban areas. It is understood that Israel
The military does not want to confront Palestinian fighters in residential areas at this stage.
But Israeli troops remain well away from the tunnels of Hamas's armed wing, the Izzedin al-Qassam Brigades, and other armed groups.
However, they are not stopping bombing. Hospitals, refugee camps, even ambulances are being attacked. It seems their mission is to kill as many Palestinians as possible.
But Israelis are under intense pressure at home and abroad to free their 240 citizens held captive by Hamas. These prisoners are believed to be inside the tunnel.
An Israeli source familiar with the situation told a Middle East-based media outlet that one of the first two objectives of the operation had been achieved. They wanted to create a buffer zone, where there was less risk of being attacked and from which to support further operations.
Their second phase will aim to establish a complete blockade of Gaza City by connecting pockets of Israeli control, gradually expanding the area under Israeli control.
Until now, Israeli troops have entered Gaza from the east through the Zohr al-Diq axis and occupied northern Gaza, including Gaza City.In doing so, they have blocked the Salahuddin and Al-Rashid roads, the main Palestinian evacuation routes to the south.
They are also moving south along the Beit Lahia axis. They reached almost the outskirts of Gaza City. They also moved to Beit Hanun in the northeast.
According to a Turkish source, Israel has apparently embarked on this operation after learning from past ground operations in the valley. They are now following a carefully crafted roadmap.
According to the Turkish source, Israel does not want to repeat the mistakes of the past even though it conducted operations like in 2009 and 2014.
Sources said they are moving slowly to avoid serious danger.
The Turkish source said the Israelis were still moving towards open areas, avoiding urban areas. And
The Palestinians understand that too.
According to the source, the Israeli army is trying to identify from where the enemy is attacking after entering. Then they move quickly. And immediately the air strikes. Then soldiers and infantry are advancing there. However, this strategy will not work if they enter the city.
Retired US colonel Rich Outzen said Israel will not be able to enter the tunnel system in this operation.
He said, Israel's goal this time is to destroy these tunnels.
But a Turkish source said Hamas and other fighters were luring Israel into the city. Israel is also moving towards it confused.
According to the source, this is very acceptable to the armed groups in Gaza.
According to the source, fighting in densely populated areas is more preferable for Hamas than fighting in the open. According to him, Israel is now succumbing to this temptation and moving towards the city itself.
Kassam released a special video last Thursday. It shows two of their fighters getting close and destroying an Israeli tank.