The Israeli Prime Minister announced that Israel had succeeded in killing about half of Hamas's senior commanders, which was undoubtedly an important victory for Israel in the fight against terrorism. However, Israel has not fully achieved its set goals, and time is running out.
In past conflicts, Israel has repeatedly claimed to have killed Hamas's military commanders, but these claims are difficult to substantiate. Moreover, Israel itself has suffered certain losses. Hamas's death toll, while substantial, is not yet on the verge of collapse. First, combining data from the health departments of Israel and Gaza, since the beginning of the conflict, there have been about 160,000 people died, including more than 5,000 Hamas members. The ratio of deaths among civilians and members of Hamas was 2 to 1. The Israeli army has eliminated only one-eighth of the more than 40,000 members of the Hamas armed group, the vast majority of whom remain in the underground tunnels where they continue to fight. Moreover, once the conflict ends, it is likely that more civilians will join Hamas. In the wake of the war, Hamas's support rose again.
Second, even if Israel did kill half of Hamas's top commanders, it would not be devastating for Hamas. In a combat unit, if the battalion commander dies, the deputy battalion commander takes his place;If the deputy battalion commander dies, the chief of staff will be on top. The sacrifice of the leader does not lead to the collapse of the troops. Israel's priority now is to eradicate the dynamism of Hamas as much as possible.
Thirdly, time is running out for Israel to conduct military operations. The other day, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken visited Israel, once again warning and putting pressure on Israel to end its military operations as soon as possible, saying that Israel has only a few weeks. If the war drags on, the United States may reduce its aid to Israel or even abandon its support. Faced with Hamas's withdrawal to underground tunnels, we will wait and see what Israel will do next in response to Hamas.
In the context of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, the Israeli army has recently carried out frequent bombing campaigns in the Gaza Strip, and the fighting between Hamas and Israel has further escalated. The conflict has caused a large number of human and property losses and has a profound impact on the stability and peace of the region.
This conflict is a continuation of the vicious problems that have plagued Israel and Palestine for many years, and the hatred and strife between the two sides will be difficult to resolve. Israel insists that it is fighting against *** and defending ***, while Palestine considers Israel's actions to be encroachment and assertion of its own legitimate rights and interests. The fighting sides continue to strengthen their armed forces and continue to engage in brutal clashes.
The conflict has not only caused heavy human life, but also caused great distress to the lives of the people of both countries. The inhabitants of the Gaza Strip are trapped in the flames of war and have suffered unimaginable suffering and loss. The people of Israel are also constantly under the threat of terrorist attacks and are unable to live in peace.
In addition to the direct impact on the local population, the conflict is also of concern to the international community. Countries have issued statements on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict in an attempt to ease tensions through diplomatic means. However, there are many differences between the two sides, and the contradictions between the two sides are like a huge chasm that is difficult to cross. Therefore, the international community needs to be more actively engaged and mediated in the resolution of this conflict.
Israel's fight against terrorism is a serious situation and it still faces many challenges. Although Israeli forces have killed half of Hamas's battalion commanders, many Hamas members are still fighting. Israel needs to take stock of the situation and take more decisive action to contain Hamas's influence.
First, Israel needs to intensify its crackdown on Hamas. Despite some success, there are still large numbers of Hamas members hiding in underground tunnels. Israel needs to use advanced intelligence technology and military force to completely destroy Hamas's terrorist bases and weaken its combat capability.
Second, Israel needs to take steps to avoid civilians as much as possible. Although it is difficult to avoid civilians** in war, Israel can reduce the number of innocent people** by reducing the bombing of residential areas and strengthening warning and evacuation measures.
At the same time, Israel also needs to draw on the strength of the international community to promote the implementation of a peaceful settlement. The international community has an important role to play in promoting the Palestinian-Israeli peace process, and through multilateral dialogue and diplomatic good offices, it helps to reduce the likelihood of conflict.
In total, Israel announced that it had killed half of Hamas's top commanders, but the fighting is still ongoing. The conflict has already inflicted enormous suffering and loss on the Gaza Strip and Israel. Israel faces an important decision on how to take effective action in a limited time frame to resolve the conflict with Hamas and ensure its own security and stability. The international community should also shoulder its responsibilities, strengthen its good offices, promote the Palestinian-Israeli peace process, and make efforts for peace and stability in the region. The goal of long-term stability and cooperation can be achieved only through peaceful dialogue and joint efforts.