The first option is the most popular choice for IDF and senior security officials, the total conquest of Gaza, in other words the military government.
In view of the progress of the chariot operation targets of the IDF Chief of Staff Operation in Gaza. Eyal Zamir proposed three options this week after completing this week.
According to security sources' assessment, Gideon's tank will achieve results in a few weeks, conquering 75% of the territory of the Gaza Strip and completing all the goals set by the political echelon for the IDF.
The first option is the most popular choice for IDF and senior security officials, the full conquest of the Gaza Strip, in other words the military government.
This is a very significant operational challenge for two main reasons: such a move would put hostages occupied in Gaza City and central camps at high risk, as they are human shields for senior Hamas officials and would seriously constitute reserves and conventional forces, as well as IDF stocks, especially ground forces.
Furthermore, it cannot be ignored that this involves a large Palestinian population (more than one million Palestinians) and it is difficult to move all.
Palestinians walk to collect U.S.-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation from Khan's southern Gaza Strip in the U.S. state of Gagaza, May 29, 2025.
The second alternative involves the city of Gaza and the central camp and transitions to IDF's loss and raid strategies for Hamas strongholds. According to security sources' assessment, Hamas commanders in the field are extremely exhausted in combat, and this type of battle may force them into corners.
The third alternative is a hostage-free agreement, which combines a ceasefire that will enable the IDF to prepare for threats in all respects and provide breathing space for the ground and the Air Force.
IDF killed more than 1,200 terrorists since operation Gaza began
According to the discussions in the safety cabinet, the IDF meets all the timelines and goals set by the political echelon. More than 1,200 terrorists have been killed since the start of operation Gideon Chariots.
Over 100 terrorists have been killed in the past few days, including a naval commander and seven senior terrorists sitting in a cafe. Contrary to the report, security sources claim they are not innocent students. In addition, a company commander from Nukhba troops participated in the massacre on October 7, and the direct murder of the Israelites was killed.
The air strike was accurate, but because the ceiling was very weak, it fell on the apartment below and accidentally killed the family of the doctor living under it.
Senior officials from the Southern Command added that the achievements of the Gideon chariot operation were impressive on the underground stage, forcing terrorists to turn to combat on the ground, where ground, air and intelligence units were fighting them.
If Hamas reacted negatively to the hostage agreement, or the political echelon refused a proposed release plan, the political echelon would need to decide on other alternatives.
