The tone on his side Israel It’s clear. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu demanded on Tuesday (05.08.2025) by the Israeli army to achieve a total victory over Hamas after 23 months of bloody clashes in its lane Gauze. The aim is to liberate all Israeli hostages and to permanently neutralize the threat that is the Palestinian pocket for Israel.
The Israeli Security Council held on Tuesday a crucial meeting of about three hours, which examined various military scenarios. According to Public Radio Kan, Netanyahu even examines the complete occupation of Gaza by Israel, which involves battles in densely populated areas, where many civilians and possibly hostage are found.
“The enemy in Gaza must be completely defeated, all of our hostages to be liberated and ensured that Gaza is not a threat to Israel again,” he said during his visit on a military basis.
Expansion of business and strong concern for hostages
According to Israeli media, the new military phase provides for expansion of operations even in areas where the army has so far avoided attempting – such as displaced camps and areas with large gatherings of civilians. The aim, according to sources, is the “complete occupation” of the Gaza Strip.
Public radio radio reported that government ministers have confirmed the decision to restore businesses to zones where hostages may be held. At the same time, the Israeli army is ready to implement any government mandate, while rumored by the leader of the General Staff Eyal Zamir.
Global concern for civilians – Limmer risk
The UN warns of impending famine in the blocked Palestinian enclave, where more than two million people are completely dependent on humanitarian aid. Despite the selective loosening of exclusion by the Israeli army, help is still not enough.
The International Committee of the Red Cross is ready to deliver food, medicines and new families to hostages, but states that it does not participate in negotiations. The UN Security Council met extraordinary, at the request of Israel, raising the issue of hostages at the center of the international agenda.
Donald Trump, questioned, described the recently released Israeli Homer video as “horrible”, but refused to take a stand on the possible Israeli occupation of all Gaza.
In the meantime, Hamas says it remains open to new indirect negotiations aimed at ceaseing the fire in order to stop the humanitarian crisis. However, from the failure of the previous round of talks in July, no substantial progress has been made.