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BigmanPigman

(51,627 posts)
Sat Oct 14, 2023, 11:44 PM Oct 2023

Has the weather delayed the Gaza invasion?

"The severe weather in the region has forced Israeli officials to postpone the ground invasion of the Gaza Strip to next week. This delay highlights the challenges faced by aircraft pilots and drone operators in conducting air operations in support of Israeli ground troops. While it may provide a temporary respite for the people of Gaza, the delay does not signify an end to the conflict. The international community continues to call for a peaceful resolution and an immediate ceasefire."

https://foggymedia.in/blog/Gaza%20Strip%20Ground%20Invasion%20Delayed%20to%20Next%20Week%20Due%20to%20Severe%20Weather/

I only found two sources and one was Fox so I am not sure about this.

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womanofthehills

(8,761 posts)
8. Hopefully - food & water for the children
Sun Oct 15, 2023, 12:22 AM
Oct 2023

All the videos show the children being given flat bread and water. No other food. The toddlers grab it like they are starving.

Hugin

(33,198 posts)
12. I would entertain the idea that this is the case.
Sun Oct 15, 2023, 10:04 AM
Oct 2023

A delay while the refugees are complying with the evacuation notice. I’m sure in the background the IDF is still taking care of business from a few stories I’ve seen.

2naSalit

(86,775 posts)
4. When would they be having severe weather?
Sat Oct 14, 2023, 11:59 PM
Oct 2023

I looked at the satellite and it doesn't look like there has been anything going on there.

BigmanPigman

(51,627 posts)
5. Thanks, I don't like to post reports
Sun Oct 15, 2023, 12:04 AM
Oct 2023

that don't have decent sources. These days you can't be sure and it is very annoying. "Foggy Media" and "Fox News" are not too reliable in normal times.

cstanleytech

(26,319 posts)
7. Given the actions of Hamas intentionally attacking and murdering hundreds civilians and then
Sun Oct 15, 2023, 12:12 AM
Oct 2023

taking hostages in an effort to prevent reprisal I doubt there will be a peaceful resolution.
At least not unless all the hostages are freed and all those within Hamas that were involved in the attack are arrested and brought to trial in Hague.

herding cats

(19,567 posts)
9. I don't know.
Sun Oct 15, 2023, 12:27 AM
Oct 2023

There were air missions today. So, maybe?

The last time, a couple of years ago, Israel delayed repetitively. Which ultimately people said was to drive Hamas into the tunnels underground for them to manage.

This is a much bigger military action and I won't pretend to know their strategy. I am sure there's a strategy taking place, though.

RockRaven

(14,998 posts)
10. I'm sure the extra couple of days of hunger, thirst, sickness, and fear before being blown up or
Sun Oct 15, 2023, 12:33 AM
Oct 2023

shot by people who view their deaths or maimings as a means to an end are really appreciated by the doomed non-terrorists within Gaza... Thanks a lot weather (or whatever the cause)!

EX500rider

(10,856 posts)
13. Most likely the delay is the IDF setting up logistical bases and field hospitals near the border
Sun Oct 15, 2023, 11:15 AM
Oct 2023

Lots of supplies needed for 300,000+ troops on the attack.

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