There has been a fierce debate between Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the Israeli Army (IDF) Chief of Staff, Iyal Jamir, a sharp debate over the complete occupation plan on the Gaza Patti. This debate highlights the serious differences between the military and political leadership of the country, which has raised many questions on the future of the current war.
Differences between Netanyahu-Zamir over Gaza occupation
It is the Netanyahu government plan to completely capture the Gaza Strip, which Army Chief Iyal Jamir considers dangerous. He believes that this will tired the army more and there may be a serious threat to the lives of 50 hostages locked in Hamas.
IDF chief furious over son’s comment
Netanyahu’s son Yar Netanyahu accused the IDF chief of trying to “military coup” on social media. In the meeting on this issue, Jamir expressed displeasure with the Prime Minister and said, “Why are you attacking me in the middle of war?” Netanyahu replied, “Don’t threaten to resign in the media.”
Increasing concern over Gaza occupation
The IDF chief says that Gaza occupies the army tired and will put the life of the hostages at risk. They suggest that Gaza city and other areas be siege and move forward gradually, not the entire strip together.
Netanyahu’s plan and political pressure
Netanyahu is under pressure from his scorching coalition partners who want to capture Gaza for a long time. Under this pressure, he has asked to present the plan to occupy Gaza in the cabinet. He has also asked Jamir to prepare a new plan. Currently, the Israeli army has controlled about 75% of the Gaza Strip. But Netanyahu plans to control the entire Gaza, so that he comes directly under Israel.
War and hostage status
The Gaza War began with Hamas’s attack on Israel on 7 October 2023, killing 1,200 people and 251 was taken hostage. So far Hamas has released 105 citizens. IDF rescued 8 hostages and recovered 49 bodies, three of which were accidentally killed by the Israeli army.
Controversy before cabinet voting
All this controversy came to light when voting is to be held in the cabinet on Thursday for full occupation of Gaza. Jamir’s resignation is also considered possible if their objections were not taken care of.

