The “Fluji” model in the plan to invade “Gaza”... An American reading analyzing the developments in

POSTED ON2023-10-29 BY SOTALIRAQ

[size=52]The “Fluji” model in the plan to invade “Gaza”... An American reading analyzing the developments in the Israel-Hamas war[/size]

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10-29-2023
An American report shed light on Israeli preparations for the likely ground campaign in the Gaza Strip to “crush and destroy” the Hamas movement, pointing to several questions about how Hamas is preparing to confront this invasion, and whether Israel is prepared for what could be a long battle. Long term, and running the risk of repeating a copy of the American experience during the invasion of Iraq.[/size]
[size=45]The American website “Flager Life” referred, in a report, to Operation “Cast Lead,” which lasted 3 weeks between December 2008 and January 2009, and which killed hundreds of Palestinians and at least 13 Israeli soldiers.[/size]
[size=45]However, after the October 7 operation launched by Hamas, and then Israel intensifying its air strikes on Gaza, the international community expects a ground invasion, but former US President Barack Obama considered that any Israeli ground operation could have “counterproductive results” if it does not Adequate protection is available for civilians.[/size]
[size=45]The American report said, “The clash will be large, and is expected to take place in urban areas in a manner similar to other battles that took place over the past 20 years in other regions of the Middle East against Iraqi militants and ISIS, and thus is completely different from the limited confrontations that Israel attempted.” fought in Gaza so far.[/size]
[size=45]According to the report, combat operations within densely populated urban environments are considered among the most complex operations for military planners and forces, for several reasons, including the dense physical space, and the presence of above-ground structures or underground networks that provide large environments for fighters to launch attacks. To be able to hide in it and move without being detected.[/size]
[size=45]In addition, there are narrow corridors such as alleys or roads through which the attacking military units must pass. According to the report, there are also large numbers of civilian non-combatants, which means that these factors can complicate the ability of even the best-trained soldiers to achieve their goals, according to the report.[/size]
[size=45]The fate of “Hamas”[/size]
[size=45]The American report continued: “Although Israel says it killed more than 1,500 fighters during the October 7 attacks and in the days immediately following them, its estimates indicate that Hamas may have tens of thousands of well-armed fighters.”[/size]
[size=45]However, the report pointed out that there is no place for Hamas fighters to take refuge in the face of any attack launched by Israel, as the Gaza Strip’s borders with Israel are closed, with only limited openings at the Rafah crossing with Egypt to allow the entry of humanitarian aid. Therefore, in light of the lack of place To go for it, the most likely thing is that Hamas will decide to stand firm and fight the Israeli invasion.[/size]
[size=45]The report believed that in light of such a situation, Hamas would resort to suicide bombers and the weapons it possesses and is able to manufacture, and by relying on a combination of roadside bombs, explosive traps, rocket-propelled grenades, automatic weapons, mortars, and snipers.[/size]
[size=45]In addition, the report said that Hamas has also built an extensive network of underground tunnels throughout Gaza, which its fighters will use to hide and move around, while Israel's aerial demolition campaign will help Hamas because it has created piles of rubble, making It is difficult for Israeli forces to move in the field.[/size]
[size=45]Israel's risk[/size]
[size=45]Israel faces other political and humanitarian risks, according to the report, as there are dozens of prisoners in the hands of Hamas, and their detention locations are unknown, and even if some of them are released before the ground invasion begins, Israeli attacks may lead to the death or injury of those who remain.[/size]
[size=45]He added, "Rescue operations will require accurate intelligence information and precise military planning to operate in a very limited area that is at the same time witnessing widespread fighting."[/size]
[size=45]Since the Israeli forces did not face these conditions often or for a very long time in the past, the armies of other countries faced them, according to the report, which referred in this context to the battles of Fallujah in Iraq, in the years 2004 and 2005, when thousands of American soldiers from the “Marines” fought, And soldiers from other countries, through an international coalition, against Iraqi insurgents and members of Al-Qaeda in Fallujah.[/size]
[size=45]Battle of Fallujah[/size]
[size=45]The American report stated that while the American forces inflicted heavy losses on their opponents, heavy losses also fell among the ranks of the American soldiers and their allies, explaining that during the first battle of Fallujah, 38 American soldiers were killed and at least 90 others were wounded, while at least 90 others were killed. 200 Al-Qaeda or Iraqi insurgents, and an unknown number of civilians were killed.[/size]
[size=45]In the second battle of Fallujah, which took place later in 2004, American forces suffered 38 deaths and 275 wounded, with up to between 100 and 1,500 insurgents killed and 1,500 others wounded.[/size]
[size=45]According to the report, these two battles together were the two largest urban battles fought by American forces during the Iraq War, which also caused the destruction of a large part of the city, which was inhabited by about 250,000 people, which required massive reconstruction efforts before the residents were able to return to it, to be displaced again. When ISIS appeared and fought the Iraqi government.[/size]
[size=45]“SDF” forces[/size]
[size=45]In this regard, the report stated that the forces of the Syrian Democratic Forces, supported by the United States and the Iraqi army, defeated ISIS fighters in battles that took place in cities such as Baghouz and Raqqa in Syria, and Mosul in Iraq, battles that led to the killing or capture of tens of thousands of ISIS militants. While the survivors hid.[/size]
[size=45]James Glenn[/size]
[size=45]The American report concluded by saying, “A few days ago, the Pentagon sent General James Glenn and other military advisors to Israel to consult on plans for the ground operation in Gaza, noting that “Glenn had previously fought in Fallujah, and also provided advice to the Iraqi army in its war against ISIS in Mosul.”[/size]
[size=45]The report added: “General Glenn is expected to provide advice to the Israelis based on his long experience in urban battles, including how to reduce civilian casualties.[/size]
[size=45]Since no one has knowledge of how events will develop in Gaza in the coming days, the American report indicated, “If Israel launches a ground campaign, the fighting between the Israeli army and Hamas will almost certainly be violent and difficult, and losses will be among all parties.” The conflict is high, as the urban battles that will occur may be similar to those that took place in Fallujah or the battle against ISIS later.[/size]
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