'Released all restraints': What would a ground invasion of Gaza look like?
Previous incursions have caused thousands of civilian casualties. This time could be worse, Richard Hall writes
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Previous incursions have caused thousands of civilian casualties. This time could be worse, Richard Hall writes
Once an offensive-minded force, the IDF thought it could hunker down behind walls and the Iron Dome, while the threat grew on the other side
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has reportedly told President Biden that his armed forces have no choice but to launch a ground operation in the Palestinian enclave of Gaza, given the destruction following this weekend's deadly attacks on Israel by Hamas militants based there. But military analysts are already warning such a mission will be lengthy and likely result in high casualties on both sides.
Benjamin Netanyahu’s first priority is clearing Hamas fighters from the south of his country
Benjamin Netanyahu’s first priority is clearing Hamas fighters from south of his country.