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Meanwhile, in the Middle East, the war between Israel and Hamas marks its 600th day. Israeli forces are preparing for a significant ground campaign aimed at seizing 75% of Gaza within the next two months. This operation, dubbed "Operation Gideon’s Chariots," involves deploying five full divisions and tens of thousands of troops into the densely populated enclave.
The goal is to dismantle Hamas's power base, but given Gaza's urban terrain and population density, experts like Bill Roio of the Foundation for the Defense of Democracies warn that occupation-style operations will be highly complex. The Israeli military, designed for rapid strikes rather than prolonged occupations, faces logistical and political hurdles in trying to control Gaza's territory, especially amid resistance from Hamas.