Israel Prepares Full Ground Invasion of Gaza
Military rule, mass evacuations, and “voluntary migration” plan raise alarms as resistance vows to fight back.
Watan-Tensions are once again escalating in the Gaza Strip amid troubling Israeli preparations to implement a plan for a full-scale ground occupation of the territory and the imposition of direct military rule for the first time since the 2005 withdrawal.
According to Israeli security sources, the army has begun actual preparations to execute a plan by Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi (note: likely a reference error if “Eyal Zamir” was mentioned in the original), which includes calling up new reserve units in anticipation of launching a large-scale ground assault.
The Hebrew daily Haaretz warned that “Israel is concealing its true intentions”—as talk of ceasefire negotiations continues, preparations on the ground suggest a full occupation operation is being staged, including the Netzarim Corridor and other areas within Gaza. This comes as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government refuses to implement the second phase of the ceasefire agreement.
Katz Orders Evacuations, Resistance Vows Response
Israeli Defense Minister Yisrael Katz has issued orders for forces to take control of new areas and evacuate them of Palestinian residents under the pretext of “protecting Israeli communities.” He also threatened to expand the assault until all hostages held by the resistance are released. More alarming, according to analysts, is his hint at activating the so-called “voluntary migration plan” proposed by former U.S. President Donald Trump—reflecting an Israeli intention to achieve demographic emptying of the Gaza Strip.
Meanwhile, the Palestinian resistance is not standing idle. The Al-Qassam Brigades confirmed that it has used the period of relative calm to rebuild both its defensive and offensive capabilities in preparation for any escalation. It recently launched rocket attacks on Tel Aviv and Ashkelon in a message signaling full readiness for the next decisive phase.
This escalation is unfolding under intense regional and international watch, especially given the clear U.S. alignment with Israeli policy and the absence of any effective pressure from the international community to halt the aggression. The resistance has warned that any ground invasion of Gaza will “open the gates of hell” for Israel, which will suffer heavy losses, as seen in previous battles.
Recent developments indicate that Gaza is on the brink of a pivotal phase that could fundamentally change the rules of engagement, as Israel attempts to impose a new reality by force, in the face of steadfast popular resistance and a prepared fighting force.
