Israeli Military Chief Greenlights Gaza Offensive Amid Rising Humanitarian Concerns

In a development that underscores the escalating conflict in the Middle East, Israeli Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir has officially approved the operational plan for the next phase of Israel's military offensive in the Gaza Strip. This move comes just days after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu unveiled a sweeping strategy aimed at asserting control over Gaza — signaling a hardline approach with deep implications for regional stability and American interests. The Israeli military statement confirmed that the chief of staff endorsed the plan following political guidance at Israel’s highest levels. The blueprint targets not only dismantling Hamas’s military capabilities but...