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Israel’s military push into Gaza City has intensified internal disagreements within the Israeli government, notably between Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and top security officials. Netanyahu’s decision to order the storming of Gaza, approve targeted strikes on Hamas leadership in Qatar, and harden ceasefire negotiations has exposed cracks within Israel’s security establishment.
IDF Chief of Staff Lieutenant General Herzi Zamir and Mossad director David Barnea expressed reservations about the Gaza operation, citing exhausted reserves and the risks associated with governing millions of Palestinians amidst ongoing conflict. Despite these concerns, Netanyahu pressed forward, emphasizing the objective of delivering a "decisive defeat" to Hamas.