Zamir warns Netanyahu: The occupation of Gaza lacks a political end and puts prisoners and soldiers at risk.

The Hebrew newspaper Yedioth Ahronoth reported that the Chief of Staff of the Israeli occupation army, Eyal Zamir, warned Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu against a military attack on Gaza, stating that the operation lacks a political end and endangers the hostages and soldiers.

The newspaper mentioned that Zamir delivered a direct confidential memo to Netanyahu, which stated that "the army fighters return to the same positions without a political goal," prior to Netanyahu's anticipated meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump in Washington to discuss an American proposal to end the war.

Zamir clarified that "the operational measures endanger the hostages, and their situation is deteriorating," emphasizing that "every operation needs a political end," adding that "there is no political end in the city of Gaza," and confirming that Israel "refuses to find an alternative to Hamas in the Gaza Strip."

An Israeli army spokesperson confirmed the existence of the document, describing it as "highly sensitive and confidential," explaining that it was delivered directly to Netanyahu and Defense Minister Israel Katz, while refusing to comment on its content, warning at the same time that "leaking its content to unauthorized parties constitutes a breach of state security."

The report sparked angry reactions from the families of soldiers in Gaza, as they expressed to Channel 13 that they were "horrified by what was stated," adding: "According to the Chief of Staff's own words, he is sending our sons to die and be injured without a goal. The lives of our children are not cheap," stressing that "this is the time for the families of the fighters to stand up and stop this senseless war."

In the same context, Yair Golan, head of the Democrats party and a former general in the occupation army, wrote on the "X" platform saying: "Chief of Staff Zamir warned explicitly: a war without a political purpose, neglecting the prisoners and soldiers," adding: "This is a government that is neither Jewish nor Zionist, but a government of blood and hatred."

He also stated: "Netanyahu is a person who sabotages deals; I hope President Trump truly understands who he is dealing with - Netanyahu will do everything to sabotage this proposal on the table as well; if Trump wants to end the war and return the hostages, he will have to impose the agreement on Netanyahu."

For its part, The Washington Post revealed new provisions in Trump's plan to end the Israeli aggression on Gaza, which calls for an immediate halt to all military operations in the sector. The newspaper states that the proposal includes freezing the lines of combat in their places with the release of all living prisoners within 48 hours, in addition to handing over the bodies of more than 20 others.

It also indicates that the plan provides little or no details on how or in what sequence to implement its 21 points, claiming that the plan, according to the newspaper, increases aid and does not force any of the residents of the sector to leave, and that those who leave will have the right to return.

The plan also includes a pathway that states that once all Israeli prisoners are released, Tel Aviv will release 250 prisoners sentenced to life imprisonment, in addition to 1,700 Palestinians who were arrested after October 7, and for every Israeli prisoner whose body is handed over, the occupation authorities will hand over the bodies of 15 Palestinians.

The plan includes disarming and destroying Hamas and excluding it from governance, granting amnesty to militants who commit to peaceful coexistence, and facilitating safe passage to other countries for those who wish to leave. For its part, the 'Times of Israel' revealed that the plan was recently shared with several Arab and Islamic countries on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly meetings in New York.