JERUSALEM, Aug 5 (The Border Line)
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has authorized a comprehensive military takeover of Gaza, signaling the most critical and intensified phase of the ongoing conflict. [Source: EURONEWS]
Netanyahu has firmly reiterated that there will be no ceasefire or truce acceptance until Hamas is completely shattered both militarily and politically. [Source: BBC]
A high-level war cabinet meeting is expected to finalize troop deployments and the timeline for the decisive full offensive.
The plight of approximately 50 Israeli hostages currently held in Gaza remains central, driving efforts to secure their rescue or recovery.
The Israeli Defense Forces have controlled roughly 75% of Gaza already, with the renewed offensive focused on regaining the remaining Hamas-held territories.
International humanitarian organizations have voiced grave concerns about potential large-scale civilian casualties, famine, and displacement resulting from the offensive. [Source: United Nations]
Some senior Israeli military officials express doubts about the long-term viability and humanitarian consequences of a full occupation, especially regarding hostage safety.
The international community, including the U.S. and European nations, is pressuring for restraint, with some EU countries threatening to recognize a Palestinian state should hostilities continue.
Rising dissent within Israel features public protests and political criticism directed at Netanyahu, particularly from families demanding the safe return of hostages.
The regional situation remains volatile, with heightened fears that Iran-backed groups and Hezbollah could intensify hostilities if Israeli forces advance further into Gaza.