Israel’s Gaza City Offensive: A Reckless Gamble Ignoring America’s Strategic Interests

Israel's announcement to retake Gaza City marks a dangerous escalation in a conflict already ravaging the region—and America must pay close attention to what this means for our national security and interests. This largest urban center in Gaza has endured relentless bombardment, leaving neighborhoods decimated and vital infrastructure destroyed. Yet rather than de-escalate, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu doubles down, pursuing military pressure that risks further chaos on Israel’s doorstep. Will Another Ground Offensive Deepen Humanitarian Disaster? Gaza City was home to some 700,000 people before the war — comparable in size to Washington, D.C. Today, this population is trapped amid...