In an analysis published Monday, commentator Yishai Spaz argues that a 24-hour freeze on Israeli strikes in Gaza is strategically damaging. He claims that once Hamas puts on a 'show' of disarmament, American pressure forces Israel to halt operations, and that every minute without a strike strengthens the terror group and undermines Israeli deterrence.
In a commentary published Monday, analyst Yishai Spaz assesses that the current halt to Israeli strikes in Gaza is a strategic error that emboldens Hamas. Spaz argues that Hamas has learned that a 'show' of disarmament triggers American pressure on Israel, leading to a cessation of IDF operations within 24 hours. He warns that the dynamic shifts the pressure from Hamas onto Israel, which is portrayed internationally as the aggressor. The Zioneer has previously reported on the strategic debate surrounding Gaza operations, including assessments that the IDF has accelerated strikes amid intelligence on Hamas rearming (June 29) and that Hamas remains depleted but capable of holding its fire (June 11). Spaz's analysis concludes that continued restraint will make it harder for Israel to change the equation and will endanger residents of the Gaza envelope.
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