Israeli Ground Attack Expected to Last No More Than 3 Months Due to Economic Concerns

The Washington Post reported that Israeli officials expect the ground offensive in Gaza to last three months. They attributed this to concerns that a longer duration could lead to the collapse of the Israeli economy, due to the large number of reservists called up to participate in the war in the region. The source added that Israel currently lacks a clear vision for "the day after in Gaza," meaning what will happen after the war ends. They noted that there has been a fierce debate in Israeli decision-making centers that has reached an impasse regarding the timing of withdrawing some reservists and restarting the economy. The newspaper quoted Israeli officials as saying that most senior leaders expect a reduction and withdrawal of forces within a month or two. According to the Washington Post, Israeli leaders see that the war in Gaza has entered a new phase that requires a reduction in Israeli forces in the region and a decrease in bombing operations, which will in turn reduce the number of Palestinian casualties.