Israel Prepares for Massive Ground Invasion to Seize Control of Entire Gaza
The Israeli Occupation Forces are preparing for a large-scale ground assault on the Gaza Strip, aiming to seize control of the entire territory and forcibly displace its residents.
Palestina, PUREWILAYAH.COM - Israeli sources have confirmed that the Israeli occupation army is preparing for a large-scale ground assault on the Gaza Strip, aiming to seize control of the entire territory and forcibly displace its residents.
The planned invasion, which is part of the ongoing Operation Gideon’s Chariots, marks a significant escalation in the occupation's military assaults. Operation Gideon’s Chariots is a military campaign specifically designed to seize full control of the Gaza Strip.
According to sources cited by Israel Hayom, the intensive ground assault is expected to last approximately two months.
Following this, over the course of more than a month, the Israeli occupation army intends to occupy the territory, aiming to reduce the area where civilians can remain and concentrate.
This phase of the Gaza Strip invasion is designed to minimize the presence of the Palestinian population while maximizing military occupation, reflecting a broader objective to alter the demographic and strategic landscape of the enclave.
Operation Gideon’s Chariots: Objectives and Timeline
The same sources indicated that "Israel" is working to accelerate the displacement of Gaza residents beyond the Strip’s borders.
According to the report, this plan is being developed in coordination with the United States, suggesting an international dimension to the ongoing forced displacement in Gaza.
The operation’s objectives are not limited to military control but extend to fundamentally changing the population distribution within Gaza, with the intention of pushing as many residents as possible out of the territory.
In parallel, preparations are underway for the possible return of the Israeli delegation from Doha, despite recent negotiations that had taken place there.
This development comes as the Israeli occupation army announced the commencement of the first phase of Operation Gideon’s Chariots, signaling the start of a new and more aggressive stage in the conflict.
Forced Displacement and International Coordination
The planned invasion and subsequent occupation are expected to have devastating consequences for the civilian population of Gaza.
The strategy to reduce the area where civilians can remain is seen by many observers as a deliberate attempt to force mass displacement.
The involvement of the United States in the planning process adds an international dimension to the crisis, raising concerns about the broader geopolitical implications of the operation.
The acceleration of displacement efforts is reportedly being coordinated at the highest levels, with Israeli officials seeking to expedite the removal of Gaza’s residents beyond the enclave’s borders.
This approach has drawn widespread condemnation from human rights organizations and the international community, who warn that such actions could constitute grave violations of international law.
Palestinian Resistance Responds with Targeted Operations
In response to the Israeli military escalation, Palestinian Resistance groups have announced a series of operations targeting Israeli troops. On Tuesday, as the Israeli army launched its wide-scale ground invasion of Gaza, Palestinian fighters intensified their resistance, further escalating the conflict.
The al-Quds Brigades, the military wing of the Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ) movement, reported that on May 12, Palestinian Resistance fighters detonated a pre-planted GBU-39/B bomb abandoned by Israeli forces, destroying an Israeli military vehicle during its advance on al-Muntar Street in Gaza City's al-Shuja'iyya neighborhood.
In the same context, Abu Khaled, the spokesperson for the Martyr Omar al-Qassim Forces, the military wing of the Democratic Front for the Liberation of Palestine (DFLP), confirmed that one of their combat units, operating in northwestern Gaza, set up a well-planned ambush for an Israeli infantry patrol in the al-Atatra area.
Abu Khaled explained that the area had been rigged with explosive devices. The fighters lured the advancing troops into the ambush, where they opened fire and detonated the explosives beneath the soldiers, causing direct casualties. The Israeli force was forced to call for drone-supported reinforcements. (PW)
Source: Al-Mayadeen