US Chairman of Joint Chiefs of Staff Proposes Operation Outline to IDF Chief of Staff for Rafah

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30/03/2024 23h33

In a recent development, General Charles Q. Brown, Chairman of the US Joint Chiefs of Staff, reportedly presented an operational outline for an Israeli military action in Rafah to IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi. The proposal, aimed at minimizing civilian casualties, was revealed in a Kan News report on Saturday.

According to the report, General Brown expressed the United States' concern about the potential for thousands of civilian casualties in Rafah. To address this, the proposed outline included the closure of the Rafah border with Egypt and the implementation of technological surveillance measures such as cameras and sensors.

Another key aspect of the proposed plan was the suggestion to isolate Rafah from the rest of the Gaza Strip, with the IDF conducting targeted operations in specific areas based on intelligence information. Furthermore, the US proposed the establishment of a joint war room in collaboration with Israel.

The Kan report also highlighted the US's disappointment with Israel for failing to prepare a post-war plan for Gaza. This issue was apparently discussed during Defense Minister Yoav Gallant's recent visit to Washington.

The details of the operational outline and its potential implementation have yet to be fully divulged. However, this proposal underscores the ongoing collaboration between the US and Israeli military leadership in addressing security challenges in the region.

It remains to be seen how Israeli authorities will respond to the suggested plan put forward by General Brown. As tensions continue to persist in the Gaza Strip, the need for strategic measures to mitigate civilian casualties and ensure lasting stability remains paramount for both nations.

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