Evaluating the Options for Military Operations in Gaza

• At least 29 Palestinians were killed as a result of airstrikes.
• Israel plans to expand military operations in Gaza.
• The situation in Gaza is deteriorating, leading to a humanitarian crisis.

The Israeli security cabinet is planning a meeting to discuss possible expansion of military operations in Gaza. This step, if implemented, would exclude significant operations among Israelis, including among the families of hostages who remain in the hands of Hamas. Previously, as a result of airstrikes, at least 29 Palestinians were killed.

At the meeting scheduled for Thursday evening, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will discuss ways to achieve Israel's goals in Gaza following the suspension of negotiations on a ceasefire. There is a possibility that the security cabinet will approve a decision to expand military actions to control parts of the territory that are still not under Israeli control.

Such actions could lead to renewed international criticism of Israel, especially regarding the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. In addition, protests against the expansion of the war are planned in various places in Israel.

According to information that appeared in the Israeli press, Netanyahu intends to introduce new military plans that could escalate the ongoing conflict and lead to new civilian casualties.

Meanwhile, Hamas has issued conditions for the release of hostages, demanding the withdrawal of Israeli troops from Gaza. Israel, in turn, is considering that allowing Hamas to restore its forces would be unacceptable.

The situation in Gaza remains critical, and international organizations are calling for urgent humanitarian assistance, as the population is suffering from starvation due to the blockade.

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