Israel's control of Gaza has been the focus of the international community's attention. Faced with the threat of attacks by armed groups such as Hamas, Israel has decided to use its army to launch a full-scale assault and occupation of Gaza. However, this has sparked concerns and warnings from Germany, Britain and France, which issued a ceasefire call on the same day for Israel to stop the conflict and reach a ceasefire agreement. However, Israel reiterates its rejection of these appeals.
(i) Israel's decision to occupy the Gaza Strip
As we all know, Israel has been eyeing the Gaza region. Through the "settlement" operation, Israel is trying to gradually encroach on this land. However, Israel's progress has been slower than expected due to Palestinian revolt and opposition from the international community. But when Hamas launched the attack, it gave Israel a pretext to act. Israel immediately mobilized a large number of troops, claiming that it was in self-defence, to launch an all-out offensive and occupation campaign on Gaza. Israel is resolute in its efforts to turn the Gaza Strip into areas of de facto control.
In this fierce conflict, Israel is trying to deplete the military power of armed groups such as Hamas and destroy their infrastructure in order to reduce the likelihood of triggering a conflict. On the other hand, Israel also hopes to weaken the Palestinian side's ability to resist by occupying the Gaza Strip and lay the foundation for future territorial expansion. Israel believes that armed groups in Gaza pose a serious threat to it, often firing rockets at Israel, threatening the lives of Israeli civilians. As a result, Israel has had to take military action in an attempt to eliminate the threat and ensure the safety of its own citizens.
(ii) The international community's call for a ceasefire has been rejected by Israel
In the face of Israel's military action, the international community has called for a ceasefire. Earlier, the United Nations passed a resolution demanding that Israel stop the conflict, but Israel called it an act of deliberate harm and firmly refused to accept it. Recently, Germany, the United Kingdom, and France simultaneously issued a ceasefire call for Israel to stop the conflict and push for a ceasefire agreement. However, Israel once again refused, firmly stating that it would not compromise. Israel even sees these calls as a reward for the "enemy".
Israel's refusal to expand is not out of disrespect for the international community, but because Israel** firmly believes that the security of the country can be ensured only through military action. Israel considers armed groups in Gaza, such as Hamas, to be terrorist organizations that work to destroy the State of Israel. Therefore, Israel adheres to the position of military strikes, trying to weaken terrorist organizations such as Hamas and stop the spread of their terrorist activities. Israel believes that only a military strike on Gaza can force armed groups such as Hamas to think twice and reduce their threat to Israel. At the same time, the military strike is also a warning signal to other forces that may pose a threat to Israel, making them more cautious in their actions. In addition, Israel believes that by demonstrating its military strength, it can negotiate more favourable conditions for the achievement of its political and strategic goals.
The intent behind Israel's insistence on military action in Gaza is not just for self-defence, but also for other deep-seated considerations.
(1) Gather intelligence and prepare for future operations
Although this military operation may not be able to completely eliminate Hamas and other armed groups, through this operation, Israel is able to collect intelligence about Hamas, understand its military strength, organizational structure, equipment, etc. This intelligence is crucial for Israel to develop more effective strategies and tactics, and can help quickly destroy Hamas military installations in future battles.
(2) Deterrence and warning to other forces
Israel hopes to demonstrate its military strength through military strikes on Gaza in order to have a deterrent effect. They want armed groups such as Hamas to think twice before launching an attack so that the conflict will be reduced. In addition, military strikes can also serve as a warning to other forces that may pose a threat to Israel to act more cautiously.
(3) Strive for more favorable conditions
By demonstrating its military might, Israel can negotiate more favorable conditions to achieve its political and strategic goals. Israel is likely to make a request to take over the Gaza Strip to meet its own territorial expansion needs. In addition, by insisting on military action, Israel has demonstrated its commitment to the country and won the support of the population at home.
Israel's military action in Gaza has aroused the concern and concern of the international community. Although Germany, Britain and France issued a ceasefire appeal on the same day, demanding that Israel stop the conflict and push for a ceasefire agreement, Israel still resolutely refused. Israel believes that armed groups in Gaza such as Hamas pose a serious threat to it, so it has decided to use its army to carry out a full-scale attack and occupation of Gaza. Despite the international community's disagreement with its military actions, Israel has maintained its position and is trying to gather intelligence, demonstrate strength and secure more favourable conditions through military means. However, this military decision is also faced with political and security considerations.