Encircling, warning civilians, sponge bombs – that’s how Israel’s army is currently fighting in Gaza. The war presents the soldiers with huge challenges. And a big dilemma.
Israel’s army has been fighting Hamas for a month now. The goals are clear: free the hostages, destroy the military operations base in Gaza and cut off the supply of war material. However, the path to get there is unclear, even for those familiar with the Israeli Army (IDF). Pinchas, 45, is a former lieutenant general in the armed forces. He doesn’t want to be mentioned here by his full name, the topic is too sensitive for him. He is no longer involved in the current strategy; his assessments come from the experience of many years in the army.
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