Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared on Monday that Israel is taking a step towards eliminating Palestinian military capabilities as part of the ongoing conflict in Gaza. The Israeli army, which has been engaged in the siege of Gaza for 269 days, is intensifying its efforts to eradicate the Hamas army. Defense Minister Yoav Galant has requested an additional 10,000 soldiers to support these efforts. Meanwhile, Israeli opposition leader Yair Lapid has accused Netanyahu of planning to dismiss the attorney general to resolve internal conflicts with the Haredim, prompting calls for protests and government dismissal.
The release of Dr. Mohammed Abu Salmiya, the director of Al-Shifa Medical Complex, has sparked controversy in Israeli political and military circles. Netanyahu has distanced himself from the decision and ordered an immediate investigation into the matter. During a meeting with trainees, Netanyahu praised the military achievements in Rafah and hinted at the approaching end of the intensive phase of the conflict. According to Israeli media reports, negotiations for a settlement on the northern border with Lebanon are set to begin within the next 10 days after a ceasefire is reached.
Galant emphasized that recruiting more soldiers is crucial in bolstering Israel’s efforts against Hamas. He also urged recruitment of 3,000 Haredi recruits to strengthen Israel’s army capabilities further. On another hand, Lapid called for early elections as a solution to resolve current crisis caused by ongoing conflict between Palestine and Israel.
However, release of prisoners such as Abu Salmiya raises questions about decision-making process and accountability within Israeli government and security agencies. Abu Salmiya claims that he was subjected to torture and mistreatment during his detention by Israelis authorities.
Overall situation remains tense in Gaza where both sides are preparing for possible escalation while hoping for peaceful resolution through negotiations or elections if needed.
In conclusion, ongoing conflict between Palestine and Israel continues with no clear end in sight despite some attempts towards peace negotiations or ceasefire agreements that have been reached recently due to pressure from international community but still not fully implemented or respected by both sides leading them back into cycle of violence again and again .
