From: Haaretz September 3, 2024 It is not Hamas that is collapsing but Israel
If we continue fighting in Gaza by raiding and re-raiding the same targets, not only won't we bring Hamas to collapse, but we'll collapse...
“The war’s goals — ‘bringing Hamas to collapse’ and ‘freeing all hostages by military pressure’ — have not been achieved.”
Some argue that withdrawing army forces from Gaza after signing a hostage deal with Hamas would be the same as being defeated and surrendering.
They argue that it will return, like a boomerang, in the form of another attack by Hamas and the casualties will be 10 times those we suffered on October 7, 2023.
Unfortunately can't disagree No grounds for disputation....
Originally Posted by Kangaroo Don
Real worry -- Israel is defending not winning and Time is running out. I doubt, Israel can keep up this defending, much longer -- needs to win but cannot do it on its own.
also needs boots on the ground [even if unofficial] fighting alongside IDF
