IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir presented ministers with two military options: a full conquest of the Gaza Strip or the encirclement of Gaza City followed by targeted, ongoing commando operations. In recent days, the Israeli press has cast a harsh spotlight on the growing rift between the political leadership and the military command regarding the controversial option of a full conquest of Gaza.

This public dispute not only unsettles the Israeli population but also sends signals to the enemy—but what kind? Is this open debate a sign of democratic maturity or a strategic “own goal”? Is a real division being exposed, or is it deliberately staged to keep Hamas guessing about Israel’s true intentions? In the headlines of recent days, genuine tensions mix with possible spins. The crucial question remains: Is this a portrayal of a conflict or its deliberate weaponization in the psychological war against Hamas? Maariv: “The circle around IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir denies reports of a personal conflict with Prime Minister Netanyahu over statements by his son Yair, calling it all spin....

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