Israel Plans Major Gaza City Operation With 80,000 Troops Amid International Opposition

Recent Israeli military actions, including bombings in Damascus and Iran, have disrupted President Donald Trump's diplomatic efforts to stabilize Syria, negotiate a nuclear agreement with Tehran, and expand the Abraham Accords. Israel's intensified military operations in Gaza, notably the extensive use of bulldozers to demolish thousands of homes, and the initiation of the 'Gideon's Chariots II' operation to take full control of Gaza City, have drawn widespread international condemnation, including from the UN and Amnesty International, as well as concern from Israel's own military leadership. These actions contrast with Trump's objectives of reducing conflict and withdrawing U.S. troops from the region, leading to tensions between Trump and Israeli leaders such as Prime Minister Netanyahu. Additionally, Israel's adoption of a military doctrine involving disproportionate force, rooted in past strategies to deter groups like Hezbollah, has escalated violence and civilian suffering, raising questions about legality and morality under international law. Despite global criticism and internal dissent within the Israeli military, Netanyahu persists with plans perceived by many as attempts to militarily occupy Gaza, further complicating U.S.-Israeli relations and regional stability.