Post Reports Netanyahu’s plan to take over Gaza City
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Aug 12, 2025 Shira Rubin, a Tel Aviv-based correspondent for The Washington Post, delves into Israel's contentious strategy to control Gaza City. She discusses Netanyahu's military plans despite widespread criticism and concerns over civilian safety. The conversation highlights the internal political pressures within Israel, the public's desire for a ceasefire, and the humanitarian crisis affecting Gaza. Rubin also explores how international reactions and U.S. influence are shaping the conflict's narrative and implications for both Israelis and Palestinians.
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Plan Enables Permanent Hold Of Gaza City
- The approved plan lets Netanyahu take and hold Gaza City and possibly parts of central Gaza, a step beyond past temporary raids.
- The plan lacks timing and operational detail and may not start for at least two months.
Urban Warfare Strategy Raises Civilian Risk
- Israel plans to use intensive urban warfare that would keep forces in the city and expose civilians to combat.
- That scale of sustained urban fighting is a new level in this war and will likely cause many civilian deaths.
Holding Versus Raiding: A Strategic Shift
- Until now Israeli forces entered areas temporarily with limited objectives and did not intend to remain and administer cities.
- The new directive asks the army to stay and hold Gaza City, a materially different posture from prior operations.