The Hamas military planners probably didn’t initiate the events of 10/7 without anticipating Israel’s anger and all-in response. Those who are suggesting that Israel’s counter-offensive will be like falling into a trap don’t seem at all off-base. Hamas had to anticipate Israel’s policy of disproportionate response, that Israel would be coming in hot. Hamas is most likely ready for a fight, and Israel appears to be ready to take the bait. And who knows who’s gonna decide to show up once the operation starts?
Various commentators have expressed that IDF leadership are probably aware of the enemy’s strategy, which may help explain why the military build-up near Gaza hasn’t led to an invasion yet. It’s a daunting, extremely complicated operation, to put it mildly. One where strength in numbers and weaponry won’t lead to victory apart from incurring large losses.
It’s a powder keg over there, and not just in the south. I wonder how many of the 300,000 reservists called up are ready to engage the enemy, and how many are cursing humanity, or God, having had enough of this mindlessness.
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