Unholy: Two Jews on the News Day 700: Plans for Gaza City conquest and the IDF reservists’ dilemma
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Sep 4, 2025 Yudha Lapian, an IDF reservist and community manager for veterans, joins Yotam Vilk, a Reserve captain who fought in Gaza, to discuss the moral dilemmas facing soldiers. They explore Israel's complex military strategies and the emotional toll of war. Yotam reveals why he refuses to return to Gaza while Yudha shares insights from his service. The conversation also touches on internal debates within Israel regarding military actions, the impact on civilian life, and the role of reserve forces in shaping national security.
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Gaza City Operation Raises Martial Law Risk
- Israel faces a hard choice: enter Gaza City despite top military warnings or press for a hostage deal instead.
- The IDF chief warns a Gaza City operation risks martial law and broad occupation consequences.
Operation Threats Used As Negotiation Leverage
- Political leaders may use the threat of major military action as leverage in hostage negotiations.
- Both Israel and Hamas appear to be signalling to shape the other's choices rather than commit immediately.
Diplomacy Affects Hamas's Willingness To Negotiate
- Political narratives and international recognition moves shape Hamas calculations.
- Hamas may resist deals if it expects global diplomatic gains to weaken Israeli resolve.
