Israel's plan to occupy the Gaza Strip has intensified tensions between government and military leaders, exposing deep fractures within the military and complicating relations with reservists. Lt Gen Eyal Zamir, the chief of staff, publicly opposed the occupation, warning of dire consequences like prolonged insurgency and heightened risks to hostages. Political figures, including the prime minister's son, accused Zamir of mutiny, while far-right officials insisted on compliance with directives. The situation marks the most severe crisis in civilian-military relations since 1948, highlighting unprecedented pressures within the military hierarchy.
This is the most severe crisis in the history of relations between the political echelon and the military since the 1948 war, according to Prof Yagil Levy, highlighting the unprecedented nature of the current tensions.
Lt Gen Eyal Zamir expressed his strong opposition to the plan to occupy Gaza, warning that it could lead to a prolonged insurgency and heightened risks to hostages.
Political pressure has intensified as far-right officials demand military leaders comply fully with potentially dangerous directives, showcasing a troubling erosion of civil-military relations in Israel.
The recent weeks have revealed deep fractures within Israel's military hierarchy, marked by public disagreements and accusations from political figures towards military leaders, fuelling tensions.
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