Israeli media: Zamir calls on Netanyahu to accept the prisoner deal and halt operations in Gaza.

The developments in the Israeli military's stance regarding military operations in the Gaza Strip continue, as Israeli Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir has expressed clear reservations about the continuation of these operations. This came during Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's visit to the Navy in Haifa, where Zamir sent a direct message to him, urging him to accept the prisoner deal.

Military affairs correspondent for Channel 13, Or Heller, reported that Zamir confirmed there is a deal on the table that requires Netanyahu's approval, indicating that the army has prepared the necessary conditions to finalize the deal. He also warned that the continuation of aggression could threaten the lives of the prisoners, as Hamas fighters could kill them or commit suicide with them.

In a related context, Zamir called on Netanyahu to agree to Hamas's proposal to release ten living prisoners, emphasizing that the army has completed its mission through Operation "Gideon's Chariots," which targeted Hamas.

On the other hand, former Israeli National Security Council head Giora Eiland criticized the mission assigned to the army, describing it as "misleading words," pointing out that the goal is unclear, and if it is clear to anyone, it is unattainable. He confirmed that occupying Gaza will not lead to the collapse of Hamas's rule.

Eiland added that entering a city with a million residents would be a "death trap," a view shared by many security experts. Channel 12's Arab affairs correspondent, Wahab Hamou, noted that over a million people are concentrated in Gaza City, and many of them do not wish to move south.

Additionally, Channel 12 revealed a heated discussion that recently took place regarding the nature of the military operation in Gaza, which saw a direct confrontation between the political level and the Chief of Staff with ministers Bezalel Smotrich and Itamar Ben Gvir. The debate intensified over the timing and challenges related to the military operation.

Minister Smotrich responded sharply, demanding a short mission that includes besieging the population and cutting off water and electricity from them, while Minister Ben Gvir questioned the extent of fear from the military prosecutor. The disagreement escalated when Zamir clarified that the army is also operating in other areas such as Khan Younis and Rafah.