Israeli military official: We do not commit to a decisive action against Hamas.

The Israeli army confirmed that it is preparing to enter the city of Gaza, without committing to a military resolution with Hamas, while Israel plans to change the name of Operation Gideon’s Chariots 2.

The army radio reported that the head of the operations division of the Israeli General Staff, Yisrael Shomer, stated that the Israeli army is preparing to enter the city of Gaza with full force, but he clarified that it cannot be guaranteed that the operation will lead to a final resolution with Hamas.

Shomer added that the army has prepared a plan that allows for a halt at any stage, as soon as a deal is reached with Hamas and it accepts Israel's conditions, according to him.

He pointed out that the ongoing military operations pave the way for the return of hostages from the sector, but they are not linked to a specific timeframe.

In this context, Yedioth Ahronoth reported, citing sources, that the Israeli government is working on changing the name of Operation Gideon’s Chariots 2, to market it as a new step in the war.

The newspaper added that military estimates indicate that Hamas still possesses and uses surveillance techniques despite nearly two years since the outbreak of the war.

It noted that the army hopes that the demolition of buildings in Gaza will push about a million Palestinians to flee south.

It also reported - citing sources - that the head of the Israeli General Staff, Eyal Zamir, explained to the political leadership that nothing guarantees the safety of the hostages in the city of Gaza during the operation, and that the army cannot assess how Hamas will deal with the prisoners in the coming months.

The newspaper indicates that sources in the army confirm that the goal of Operation Gideon’s Chariots 2 is not to resolve the issue with Hamas, but to strike its infrastructure in the city of Gaza.

For its part, Haaretz quoted military sources saying that the Israeli General Staff is concerned about the slow displacement of residents from the city of Gaza, as its estimates indicate that less than 10% of them have left the city.

Officers in the army told the newspaper that there is a critical issue regarding the readiness and preparedness of regular units to perform their tasks, as some have been in continuous combat for nearly two years.

Additionally, soldiers in combat units spoke - according to the newspaper - about severe fatigue and low morale in some units, along with rising disciplinary issues, as leaders find it difficult to enforce professional conduct among their members.

The newspaper pointed out that there is a severe shortage of usable bulldozers and engineering vehicles, in addition to restrictions on the readiness of troop carriers and tanks that are difficult to replace their engines.