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The writer said that the war forced more than a million people to flee to Rafah, and its invasion would be a bloody disaster (Reuters)
11/4/2024
Israeli writer Gideon Levy affirmed in an article for Haaretz newspaper the lack of clear rejection within Israeli society of the invasion of Rafah, adding that the call from the United States not to invade the Palestinian city “is not strong enough”.“.
Levy continued, stating it is hard to know what goes through Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's mind when he declares a set date for the invasion of Rafah, questioning whether this could be an attempt to merely appease allies or if he genuinely believes that victory there is achievable..
Gideon Levy clarified that everyone knew from the beginning that victory in this war would not be achieved, and he emphasized that the desire to invade Rafah is a terrifying idea, wondering if it is merely a thirst for blood, an expression of hatred towards Palestinians, and a desire for revenge for the attack on October 7th..
Dangerous Delusions
The Israeli writer said that those who believe a victory could be achieved by invading Rafah are malicious and deluded individuals.
He added that Netanyahu would not be the only one to blame in the event of a Rafah invasion, as there is a faction that calls for the city's invasion, stating he has never heard of a reserve soldier, for example, refusing to continue service if the invasion were to begin..
He explained that Israel has cornered over a million orphans, widows, sick, and wounded in Rafah, and added that this afflicted city has become a target to satisfy the killing desire, where it is ingrained in the government and its followers’ minds that "there is no victory without Rafah".
Dangerous Delusions
The Israeli writer said that those who believe a victory could be achieved by invading Rafah are malicious and deluded individuals..
He added that Netanyahu would not be the only one to blame in the event of a Rafah invasion, as there is a faction that calls for the city's invasion, stating he has never heard of a reserve soldier, for example, refusing to continue service if the invasion were to begin..
He explained that Israel has cornered over a million orphans, widows, sick, and wounded in Rafah, and added that this afflicted city has become a target to satisfy the killing desire, where it is ingrained in the government and its followers’ minds that "there is no victory without Rafah"..
Source: Al Jazeera
