Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant recently met with US envoy Amos Hochstein in Washington to discuss a transition into a new phase of the war in Gaza. According to the Israeli Defense Ministry, Minister Gallant mentioned that the shift to 'Phase C' will have significant implications on various fronts, and Israel is actively preparing for all potential scenarios, both militarily and diplomatically.
While the exact details of 'Phase C' have not been explicitly defined by Israeli officials, it appears to be part of a strategic plan outlined by Gallant and the Knesset Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee. The plan involves three main phases: Phase One focused on a military campaign utilizing air and ground assets, Phase Two aimed at continued combat with reduced intensity to eliminate pockets of resistance, and Phase Three intended to establish a new security regime in Gaza, relieving Israel of its day-to-day responsibilities in the region.
It remains uncertain whether Phase C aligns with the previously outlined phases or introduces a new element to the strategy. Attempts to seek clarification from the Israeli Ministry of Defense are pending.
During the meeting, Gallant and Hochstein also addressed the escalating conflict along the Israel-Lebanon border, highlighting the ongoing security challenges in the region.
