(Prime Minister's Office) Yoav Zitun - Israeli military leaders will soon finalize plans for a large-scale ground operation in Gaza, following the Cabinet's recent approval of a "conquest of Gaza" strategy. Military officials indicate the offensive will not begin in a significant way before the end of August. The military anticipates that Hamas will reinforce defenses around Israeli hostages and may disperse them in the coming weeks. IDF forces will not attack areas where hostages are known to be held. (Ynet News) See also below Observations - Netanyahu: Israel Has No Choice but to Finish the Job and Complete the Defeat of Hamas
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