Leaks of 'Gideon's Chariots' Reveal Israel's Internal Crisis
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A leaked document from the Israeli army has revealed the depth of the strategic crisis facing Israel in Gaza, where the head of the training department in the ground forces, Brigadier General Gary Hazut, admitted to the 'complete failure' of the 'Gideon's Chariots' operation in achieving its declared objectives, whether in recovering hostages or defeating Hamas.
This official acknowledgment, although late, represents an indicator of the fracture in the official Israeli narrative, revealing a deep rift between the military and political levels in managing the war. The deliberate leak of the document points to a hidden battle within the Israeli security establishment, where Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir is trying to pressure Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to avoid further depletion of forces in a battle that military leaders see as futile.
The leaked document highlights fundamental issues in managing the operation, such as the absence of a specific timeline for military objectives and the absolute priority of soldier security at the expense of field progress, as well as the failure to plan for managing humanitarian aid and the inadequacy of combat methods to the style of Hamas resistance. These gaps explain why one of the largest Israeli military operations failed to achieve its objectives, despite overwhelming military superiority.
Most interestingly, the document acknowledges that the true goal of the second phase of the operation was 'to deter Hamas to reach a ceasefire,' rather than military defeat as was announced. This revelation places the responsibility on the political level, which presented unrealistic objectives, while the army was aware of the limits of its capabilities.
In an attempt to divert attention from the failure in Gaza, Israel intensified its military operations externally, targeting civilian figures in Yemen, Syria, and Lebanon. These strikes, despite their technical precision, do not hide the fact that the Israeli army has not been able to achieve complete control over Gaza after two years of fighting.
The disagreement between Zamir and Netanyahu has transcended tactical disagreements to a direct confrontation, where the Chief of Staff opposed the start of the second phase of 'Gideon's Chariots,' and the dispute reached the point of threatening resignation. These divisions reflect a crisis of confidence in the political leadership, which is accused of prolonging the war for internal political reasons.
It is clear that Israel faces an existential dilemma: to continue in a futile war of attrition, or to seek a political exit that may seem like an acknowledgment of defeat. The second option appears more difficult in light of the internal political division and increasing international pressures.
The 'Gideon's Chariots' document reveals that the war in Gaza is no longer just a military confrontation, but has become an internal battle over Israel's identity and future, where different visions are struggling for an exit from the crisis that threatens to erode the internal and international legitimacy of the Hebrew state.
This official acknowledgment, although late, represents an indicator of the fracture in the official Israeli narrative, revealing a deep rift between the military and political levels in managing the war. The deliberate leak of the document points to a hidden battle within the Israeli security establishment, where Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir is trying to pressure Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to avoid further depletion of forces in a battle that military leaders see as futile.
The leaked document highlights fundamental issues in managing the operation, such as the absence of a specific timeline for military objectives and the absolute priority of soldier security at the expense of field progress, as well as the failure to plan for managing humanitarian aid and the inadequacy of combat methods to the style of Hamas resistance. These gaps explain why one of the largest Israeli military operations failed to achieve its objectives, despite overwhelming military superiority.
Most interestingly, the document acknowledges that the true goal of the second phase of the operation was 'to deter Hamas to reach a ceasefire,' rather than military defeat as was announced. This revelation places the responsibility on the political level, which presented unrealistic objectives, while the army was aware of the limits of its capabilities.
In an attempt to divert attention from the failure in Gaza, Israel intensified its military operations externally, targeting civilian figures in Yemen, Syria, and Lebanon. These strikes, despite their technical precision, do not hide the fact that the Israeli army has not been able to achieve complete control over Gaza after two years of fighting.
The disagreement between Zamir and Netanyahu has transcended tactical disagreements to a direct confrontation, where the Chief of Staff opposed the start of the second phase of 'Gideon's Chariots,' and the dispute reached the point of threatening resignation. These divisions reflect a crisis of confidence in the political leadership, which is accused of prolonging the war for internal political reasons.
It is clear that Israel faces an existential dilemma: to continue in a futile war of attrition, or to seek a political exit that may seem like an acknowledgment of defeat. The second option appears more difficult in light of the internal political division and increasing international pressures.
The 'Gideon's Chariots' document reveals that the war in Gaza is no longer just a military confrontation, but has become an internal battle over Israel's identity and future, where different visions are struggling for an exit from the crisis that threatens to erode the internal and international legitimacy of the Hebrew state.
