By approving plans to expand operations in Gaza, Israel is ‘upping the ante’: Analysis

Ori Goldberg, an Israeli political commentator, says Israel’s plans to expand its ground operations in Gaza will sabotage hopes of a ceasefire, but added that the approval of these plans was “less realistic than it might appear”. “The only path forward for Israel is full occupation. That is something right-winged politicians here have been toying with,” he told Al Jazeera. “But it is something that brings real political dissent and opposition, even from those who supported Israel’s genocidal campaign in Gaza.” There is still “a lot of mistrust” between the people in Israel and the government, he said, despite the fact that many support the ongoing genocide in Gaza. “There is a sense that this government is being motivated by considerations that don’t have anything to do with security, which is what has been driving the Israeli campaign [in Gaza],” Goldberg said. “I think by approving this, Israel is … upping the ante.” Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on X : https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.io/AJEMobile #Gaza #GazaConflict #IsraeliGroundOperations #CeasefireHopes #OriGoldberg #IsraeliPolitics #GazaWar #OccupationDebate #MiddleEastTensions #IsraelPalestine #AlJazeeraInterview #AlJazeeraEnglish