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>Israel’s leadership is facing sharp divisions over the war in Gaza, as a leaked military report questioned the army’s readiness, families of hostages pressed for negotiations, and cabinet ministers clashed over whether to seize Gaza City or pursue a ceasefire deal.
>A classified Israel Defense Forces (IDF) assessment, partially leaked to Israeli media, concluded that Operation Gideon’s Chariots—the four-month campaign that ended last month—failed to achieve its central objectives of toppling Hamas and securing the release of hostages. The document, circulated among brigades, criticized the campaign’s reliance on slow maneuvers, repeated tactical errors, and inadequate preparation for guerrilla warfare. It also cited mismanaged aid distribution, which Hamas exploited to mount a public relations offensive portraying Israel as deliberately starving civilians.
>The report warned that the army remains ill-prepared for the next mission: a planned takeover of Gaza City. In response, the IDF said the leaked document was distributed without clearance and rejected claims that the operation’s goals were unmet. Still, the revelations have rattled confidence in the government’s military strategy.