Israeli leaders have good reason to be cautious about rushing into urban warfare with Hamas.
In the aftermath of Hamas’ Oct. 7 attack on Israel, some expected Israel to almost immediately launch a ground offensive against Gaza.
Israel has suggested that this time will be a far larger operation, given the gravity of the violence committed by Hamas, with the aim to not only to degrade Hamas, but todeaths, according to the Gaza Health Ministry — and it has made at least one limited incursion, this ground offensive has not yet begun.
Even supportive countries like the United States have qualms about the number of civilian deaths already seen in Gaza, and there are growing calls for a humanitarian cease-fireMeanwhile, Iran and its proxies present a far more potent threat to the country than they have in the past.
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