LeGenD
THINK TANK: CONSULTANT
The IDF lost over 2000 troops in the Yom Kippur War but gained ground in Egypt and Syria. Egypt recovered its lands from Israel through negotiations with offer of recognition on the table. Syria did not offer to recognize Israel so it could not recover its lands from Israel.Wait what?
Do you really think this war has been free for Israel? They lost a whole generation of manpower and IDF has public manpower crisis plus Hamas-PIJ shown resolve.
As for Gaza it´s destruction is for the better as they can rebuild better infras and plus they are battle hardened. This will teach the Gazans how wars are fought and about politics this was good lesson and as well good scrap for Hamas and PIJ to learn about conventional conflicts this was like life practice for them.
As for militarily Gazans aren´t going anywhere that is a ground reality besides it has cost Israel´s economy.
Hence whether Netanyahu is cold or warm this has not been a free war for them.
Put Pakistan in Israel´s shoes what if Pakistan armed forces was decimated in a close quarter combat where Pakistan losses so much manpower they have to recruit women? Imagine being pushed to that level you really think that is a victory for Pakistan?
The IDF have lost hundreds of troops in the ongoing war but this toll is not large enough to cripple it. Hamas and Hezbollah have also suffered heavy losses in the onging war. Hezbollah capitulated while Hamas is left to fend for itself and seeking lasting ceasefire with Israel with support of mediators.
Hamas says ceasefire proposal offers ‘no guarantees’ for end to Gaza war
Under the deal, 10 living captives will be freed, 18 bodies returned in exchange for a number of Palestinian prisoners.
Why Hamas is seeking to change the US-proposed Gaza ceasefire deal
Hamas claims the response was positive but with added provisions. Still, they've drawn criticism from the US and Israel.
Exclusive: Hamas accepts Witkoff truce outline with amendments aimed at ending war
Palestinian group submits revised version of US-backed ceasefire plan, seeking changes to Israeli withdrawal terms and prisoner exchange framework
www.middleeasteye.net
Losses of the IDF are not a sticking point in Israeli politics but Netanyahu's politics.
- Who is prolonging war in Gaza? Hamas or Netanyahu?
- Why Netayanhu chose to walk out from internationally-brokered deal with Hamas?
- The ongoing war in Gaza makes sense tactically and strategically?
Hamas is willing to release all captives in exhange for release of its captives in Israel and consider lasting ceasefire with Israel. Some in Israel blame Netanyahu for being unreasonable and prolonging war instead of working to recover all captives.
I understand what you are saying. I am fully aware of the fact that Hamas put up a fight in war but jingoistic claims do not change reality on the ground:
Israel has turned 70% of Gaza into no-go zones, in maps
Since Israel broke the ceasefire, it has declared most of Gaza as no-go or displacement zones.
Israel is the stronger side and have options in war. The IDF is strong enough to handle regional power(s) let alone Gaza in war. But Netanyahu is prolonging war (and suffering of people) in Gaza for political gains.
The level of destruction in Gaza is such that it will take over a decade to rebuild it with international support and funding in billions of USD is required to do the needful. This is assuming that the region will not experience another war. There is also a limit to how much abuse a population base can take in war. Those who live in Gaza are not supernatural beings but human beings having families and emotions. Al Jazeera have posted many stories that shed light on suffering of people in Gaza.
Much of the world is against annexation of Gaza by force. Even the US does not support said move officially. If Netayanhu was given free hand to have his way with Gaza, he would have done away with it long ago.
Those who are being oppressed can choose to fight, and I understand why Hamas chose to fight. But Allah Almighty allow believers to escape oppression if it becomes unbearable. The international community needs to push for a lasting solution in the region. Otherwise, those who can relocate should do so.
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