The IDF is accused of military and moral failures in Gaza, Its generals botched the strategy, and discipline among troops has broken down by The Economist, Apr 11th 2024
In the early hours of April 7th the Israel Defence Forces’ (idf) 98th Division withdrew from Khan Younis, the second-largest city in Gaza, exactly six months after Hamas’s attack of October 7th. Israel had the sympathy and broad support of much of the West when it sent its army to war with Hamas. Half a year later, much of Gaza lies in ruins. Over 33,000 Palestinians have been killed, according to the Gazan health ministry. The uprooted civilian population faces famine. Israel has lost the battle for global public opinion. Even its closest allies, including America, are considering whether to limit arms shipments. …
Mahmoud Al-Qudsi@mqudsi:
This is coming from a highly, highly pro-Israel publication.
Paul Graham@paulg:
I know. That’s what makes it so remarkable.
Mahmoud Al-Qudsi@mqudsi:
Just providing context for those that didn’t realize. The Economist is probably second only to WSJ, so this is huge.
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