Netanyahu Halts Targeted Strikes in Gaza Amid Security Warnings of Operational Failures
Following diplomatic pressure, Israel halted targeted strikes in Gaza despite recent high militant casualties, prompting security officials to warn of missed operational opportunities and urge continued military pressure. Netanyahu reaffirmed Israel's stance against Hamas disarmament without genuine weapons removal, highlighting tensions between political directives and security concerns.
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- Israel stopped targeted strikes in Gaza after international and regional diplomatic pressure.
- IDF killed around 500 militants in recent intensified operations before the halt.
- Netanyahu rejected peace proposals and insisted on Hamas's full disarmament before any withdrawal.
- Security officials warn against allowing foreign-influenced forces into Gaza that Hamas could exploit.
- Missed chances to attack Hamas operatives were confirmed due to government policy changes.
- Officials call for maintaining current military pressure and resuming attacks on Hamas commanders.
In recent weeks, the Israeli military intensified targeted strikes in Gaza, killing approximately 500 militants according to IDF figures. However, following pressure from Hamas leadership based in Qatar and Turkey, and diplomatic efforts involving Qatar, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and the Quartet, the White House was urged to halt these operations. Consequently, Jerusalem instructed a reduction in targeted killings, which was still deemed insufficient by the Americans, leading to a complete stop of such strikes this week.
This restraint has sparked criticism within Israel's security establishment, which argues that the ceasefire and diplomatic push to rehabilitate Gaza without Hamas disarming is problematic. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed the issue at a cabinet meeting, rejecting the 15-point peace document and affirming that the IDF will not withdraw until Hamas is genuinely disarmed. He emphasized that "disarming Hamas" means removing all weapons, heavy and light, and noted ongoing discussions with the United States on this matter.
Despite Netanyahu's statements, security officials highlight several critical concerns. They warn against allowing the National Force into Gaza, fearing it could introduce foreign influences exploited by Hamas to entrench its control and avoid disarmament. Similarly, they caution against the technocratic committee's entry, which Hamas might eventually dominate. The security establishment insists that the IDF maintain its current position to sustain pressure on Hamas and resume attacks on militants and commanders.
Officials confirmed that in the past week, opportunities to strike Hamas military operatives were missed due to government policy, underscoring internal tensions over the current approach to Gaza. The situation reflects a complex balance between diplomatic pressures and security imperatives amid ongoing conflict dynamics in the region.
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