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Netanyahu's New Gaza War Plan
Israel Policy Pod
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Introduction
2:38
Netanyahu's Five Principles for the Conclusion of the Gaza War
7:50
Military Requirements for Gaza City Operation
19:20
Total Defeat of Hamas
24:02
The Question of the Day After
32:01
Alternative Military Options
35:47
Prospects for a Ceasefire Deal
41:21
War Continuation vs. Ceasefire Costs
Israel Policy Pod
Netanyahu's New Gaza War Plan
Aug 13, 2025
Israel Policy Forum
On this week’s episode, Israel Policy Forum Policy Advisor and Tel Aviv-based journalist Neri Zilber hosts Col. (ret.) Dr. Michael Milshtein, former head of the Department for Palestinian Affairs in Israel’s Military Intelligence Directorate. They discuss the Netanyahu government's decision last week to expand the offensive against Hamas by re-invading Gaza City, the number of Israeli forces and time needed to prepare for such a major operation, what is left of Hamas to destroy, and the potential costs of the operation to Israel, as well as the lack of any realistic day after planning, the prospects for a ceasefire deal, and more.
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