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Israel has recently conducted a series of military operations in the Gaza Strip, including ground operations, air strikes and amphibious operations. These actions have made the situation very tense and have drawn global attention. However, for the civilian population in the Gaza Strip, the deterioration of the situation has brought unbearable suffering, and there are signs that ground war may only be a matter of time.
Israel has pursued these limited attempts for two main purposes. First, they are trying to clear Hamas of mines and other military installations in the border area of Gaza in order to reduce possible casualties from a large-scale ground war. In addition, Israel plans to attack Gaza from several directions in order to quickly take control of the northern region, rather than from one direction. This prepared the way for a full-scale ground war.
Second, Israel is trying to lure Hamas out in response to a ground offensive. Hamas was clearly aware of the actions of the Israeli ground forces, so immediately after Israel entered Gaza, they carried out rocket attacks. However, this also exposed their location, which was subjected to heavy bombardment by the Israeli Air Force. The intensity of this bombardment has reached its highest point, mainly targeting senior Hamas commanders and military installations.
It is undeniable that the situation in the Gaza Strip is extremely tense and civilian casualties are inevitable. However, this has not been fully taken seriously by Western society. This double standard has led to a marked bias in the West against Israel's actions. Moreover, the reality is that the civilian population of the Gaza Strip cannot escape from the conflict and is being used as a political tool, which is a choice they have no choice but to make.
It is worth noting that while the intensity of Israeli air strikes is unprecedented, the ground war could provoke even more brutal confrontations. While Hamas's armed forces may not be able to match Israel, many of their members are full of hatred for Israel because their loved ones have been killed by Israel. This hatred will inspire a strong will to fight, making the ground war even more brutal.
Moreover, the position of the United States in this situation is more delicate. They did not explicitly prevent Israel from waging a ground war, but they also did not actively support it. Instead, they have put forward a modest proposal to try to combine ground warfare and special forces operations to reduce Hamas's strength. However, Israel is well aware that air strikes alone will not be enough to weaken Hamas's main forces, so a full-scale ground war seems to be only a matter of time.
In conclusion, the situation in the Gaza Strip is rapidly deteriorating, and a ground war seems inevitable. It will be a brutal battle that could lead to more civilian casualties and suffering. The international community needs to pay more attention to the situation in the region and seek a peaceful solution in order to avoid a larger conflict. It is hoped that all parties will exercise restraint and work for peace.