WarMonitor on Nostr: According to a report by Axios’ Barak Ravid, Israel has approved a contingency plan ...

According to a report by Axios’ Barak Ravid, Israel has approved a contingency plan for a large-scale military operation in Gaza if no ceasefire and hostage deal is reached before U.S. President Trump’s expected visit on May 15th. The operation, referred to as “Gideon’s Chariots” by senior Israeli officials, would involve a full-scale assault to eliminate remaining Hamas strongholds, potentially leading to the displacement of nearly the entire population of Gaza into a designated “humanitarian zone” in the south. Palestinians unwilling to stay in the zone may be offered “voluntary” relocation to third countries, aligning with a vision previously outlined by President Trump. While described as a last-resort option, the plan could endanger remaining hostages in Gaza.