Eyal Zamir, commander of the Israeli army, warned that an attempt to seize Gaza in total could tie up the army and harm hostages.

In a tense discussion, Eyal Zamir informed Prime Minister Netanyahu of the risks of a total occupation of Gaza, pointing out that the Israeli army, which controls 75% of the territory, could be stranded. The war has led to the destruction of most infrastructure and displacement of the population, with humanitarian organizations warning of famine. Currently, 50 hostages, 20 of whom are believed to be alive, remain in the hands of Hamas. Netanyahu continues to plan military action despite warnings.