Revealed: This is how the IDF is preparing to crush Hamas

According to a detailed and hard-hitting report by The Washington Free Beacon, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) are mobilizing over 50,000 soldiers for a massive ground invasion set to commence in just four to six weeks. This offensive, described by Israeli officials as a “ruthless and uncompromising” campaign, is designed to dismantle Hamas’s entrenched strongholds in Gaza once and for all.

The operation will unfold in multiple phases, beginning with a barrage of intense aerial bombardments to weaken Hamas’s infrastructure. Following this, the IDF plans to drastically reduce humanitarian aid flowing into the enclave, a move intended to tighten the noose around the terrorist organization. The ground assault will then see Israeli forces advance in a coordinated strike, effectively dividing Gaza into three distinct sections. Troops will attack simultaneously from the north, center, and south, aiming to overwhelm Hamas defenses and systematically clear the region of its fighters.

Multiple high-ranking Israeli officials cited in the report reveal that Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Yisrael Katz have entrusted incoming IDF Chief of Staff Maj. Gen. (res.) Eyal Zamir with crafting this aggressive strategy. Zamir, who is set to assume command this Thursday, has been tasked with finalizing the operational details, signaling a bold shift in Israel’s approach to the long-standing conflict. Unlike previous efforts, this campaign is being framed as an all-out effort to crush Hamas’s presence in Gaza.

Brig. Gen. (res.) Amir Avivi, founder of the Israel Defense and Security Forum (IDSF), emphasized the determination behind the plan, stating, “Israel will use every tool it has to conquer Gaza and eradicate Hamas.” This sentiment was echoed by Col. (res.) Hezi Nechama, a seasoned military figure and advocate for decisive action, who described the scale of the impending assault: “We’re going to see four to five divisions simultaneously attack in the north, in the center, and in the south, to occupy every area and clear out the enemy. It will look different than what we saw in the war until now.”

Adding to the operation’s intensity, Professor Kobi Michael of the Institute for National Security Studies (INSS) at Tel Aviv University outlined a significant policy shift: outside of designated humanitarian zones, no aid will be permitted into Gaza. Michael argued that this measure would prevent Hamas from siphoning off resources while simultaneously increasing pressure on the group through its civilian population, a tactic aimed at accelerating its collapse.

Despite the overwhelming force being marshaled, the report indicates that a pause in hostilities remains possible, albeit under strict conditions. Israeli officials have suggested that if Hamas releases all hostages or surrenders and agrees to exile, a temporary ceasefire could be considered. As of now, 59 hostages remain in captivity, with intelligence estimates suggesting that at least 35 may already have perished.

Hamas, meanwhile, is reportedly bracing for the resumption of combat, prompting the IDF to heighten its alert status along the Gaza border. In a strategic pivot, Israeli commanders believe that Hezbollah’s diminished capacity in Lebanon has freed up additional divisions, previously stationed in the north, to redeploy to Gaza. Nechama highlighted this advantage, noting, “We always had divisions in the north, and now we don’t need them there because Hezbollah is not a threat. So we can take those divisions and put them all in Gaza at the same time, and this is very important.”

The outgoing IDF Chief of Staff, Lt. Gen. Herzi Halevi, had reportedly devised a military plan for Gaza that his successor, Zamir, deemed insufficiently bold. Dismissing Halevi’s approach as too cautious, Zamir proposed a far more aggressive alternative involving significantly greater troop numbers. Nechama recounted, “The next chief of staff didn’t like what he heard. He told the prime minister and the defense minister that he would present them with another plan, much more aggressive and decisive with many more troops involved.”

With robust U.S. backing at an all-time high, the Netanyahu government appears poised to execute this operation with fewer constraints than in past conflicts. If the Trump administration maintains its stance of granting Israel wide operational leeway, the next chapter of the Gaza war could unfold with unparalleled ferocity, potentially reshaping the region’s security landscape for years to come.