Military Strategy in Northern Gaza
Military expert Major General Fayez Al-Duwairi has provided insights into the ongoing Israeli military operations in the northern Gaza Strip, describing a methodical implementation of what he terms the "generals' plan." According to Al-Duwairi, the Israeli army has made significant progress in separating northern Gaza from Gaza City through the establishment of barricades and intensive bombardment. This military strategy includes night incursions, where the army pushes its vehicles up to 200 meters into Palestinian territory, constructing earthen barriers and deploying remote-detonated explosives.
Impact on Jabalia Camp
The situation in Jabalia camp is particularly dire, with Al-Duwairi highlighting the systematic destruction of the area. He noted that the Israeli forces enter during the night and retreat by morning to avoid daytime resistance, effectively creating a "new geographical framework" every day. Al-Duwairi expressed concern for the 300,000 to 400,000 residents who remain in the area, stating that if international silence continues, the Israeli army could completely destroy the camp. A source from the resistance operations room corroborated these claims, indicating that the military operations lack a clear military objective and primarily aim to displace residents by demolishing homes.
Humanitarian Crisis and Proposed Plans
In a troubling development, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is reportedly considering a controversial plan to cut off humanitarian aid to northern Gaza. This plan, proposed by retired generals, would require Palestinians to leave the northern third of the Strip within a week, after which the area would be declared a closed military zone. This strategy raises significant concerns about the humanitarian implications for the hundreds of thousands of Palestinians who refuse to abandon their homes, potentially leaving them without access to essential food and water supplies.
