As Israel announced a withdrawal of some of its forces from northern Gaza, I joined France 24 English on Tuesday to cast a sceptical eye over the declaration.
I note how the Israeli War Cabinet may be appeasing the Biden Administration, which has called for a fundamental change in Israel’s aerial and ground assault to limit civilian casualties, with a token redeployment.
I explain how the withdrawal is unlikely to change other Israeli tactics, notably widespread bombing, amid almost 22,000 killed in Gaza. I consider how Israel is continuing to severely restrict the humanitarian aid needed for a basic existence for the more than 2 million — 85% of the population — displaced.
And I contrast the tactics with a lack of strategy by the Israeli War Cabinet over an “endgame” regarding Hamas and the governance of Gaza.
🇮🇱 With the #Israeli army preparing to pull back thousands of troops is the war in #Gaza entering a new phase and what does that mean for the strategy of the Israeli army?
💡 An analysis from @ScottLucas_EA, Professor of International Politics at @Clinton_InstUCD 👇 pic.twitter.com/YlTuY0GZfw
— FRANCE 24 English (@France24_en) January 2, 2024
Israel in talks with Congo to move Gazans to Africa : https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-in-talks-with-congo-and-other-countries-on-gaza-voluntary-migration-plan/
Some have suggested Gazans be “temporarily relocated” to the Sinai.