Haaretz: The Israeli Army is About to End the Ground War Soon

The Hebrew newspaper "Haaretz" revealed that the Israeli army is set to conclude the ground operation within weeks, noting that it is already in the midst of preparations for the third phase, contrary to what decision-makers are announcing. It pointed out that various command centers are already gearing up for a significant change in January. The changes are linked to the redeployment of hundreds of thousands of reservists due to the strain on the economy, soldiers, and their families. The Israeli army also plans to discharge a number of reservists. The upcoming adjustments include the establishment of a buffer zone within the Gaza Strip. Regarding the timeline, it is flexible due to political considerations involving Netanyahu. It added that "the situation on the ground is not advancing at the pace we hear in the political discourse."