Foreign Policy

Israel’s Military Escalation in Gaza: A Reckless Gamble with Regional Stability and American Interests

By National Security Desk | August 20, 2025

Israel’s Defense Minister greenlights a massive military operation to seize Gaza City, risking civilian displacement and complicating America’s quest for Middle East stability amid ongoing hostage crises.

In a development that underscores the deepening crisis in the Middle East, Israel's Defense Minister Israel Katz has approved an aggressive military plan aimed at conquering Gaza City. This strategy involves mobilizing more than 60,000 reservists alongside extending active duty for tens of thousands of others, signaling an unprecedented escalation in the longstanding conflict. While this move is portrayed by Israeli authorities as a necessary step to counter Hamas threats, it raises urgent questions about the consequences for regional stability—and by extension, American national interests. Is This Massive Mobilization Grounded in Strategic Prudence or Political Pressure? The decision to summon...

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