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Analysis examines limits of Israeli ground operations in Palestinian territory
Image credit: Shehab Wire (EN)
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Gaza's war enters its third year amid a ceasefire marked by fragility rather than stability, Shehab Wire reported. Israeli military minister Yisrael Katz has rejected withdrawal before Hamas disarmament and tunnel destruction, according to his public statements. The disagreement reflects fundamental divisions over the conditions required for a durable ceasefire, with Israeli demands for security measures clashing against Palestinian needs for reconstruction and territorial control.
The fragile truce has struggled to hold as both sides maintain incompatible positions on withdrawal, weapons, and infrastructure. Katz's refusal to commit to a timeline for military pullout unless specific conditions are met suggests extended Israeli presence remains likely, even as international pressure mounts for permanent resolution and humanitarian access to rebuild Gaza.
