Overview

• The planned push, dubbed “Gideon’s Chariots II,” targets remaining Hamas positions in Gaza City.
• IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir told troops the military will accept nothing less than decisive victory, with reservists running urban and open-terrain drills.
• The military says it plans to move thousands of Palestinian civilians to designated areas farther south to reduce harm during operations.
• A document by Brig. Gen. (res.) Guy Hazut warns the current plan lacks essential steps for success, while senior officers say his presentation lacked authority and does not represent the IDF’s position.
• Reports describe renewed dissent over strategy and hostage negotiations, including some reservists vowing not to report, as Breitbart cites estimates of about 20 hostages alive and 28 dead.