Brig. Gen. (Res.) Dr. Amnon Sofrin, the former chief of the Mossad’s Intelligence Division, believes that there is no good solution to the situation in Gaza, even full occupation.

Speaking in an interview with Kan Moreshet, Sofrin said that he believes Israel is facing a difficult situation in Gaza, with no solution in sight.  “The alternative of full occupation could lead to heavy prices. Hamas is rebuilding itself, recruiting fighters, recycling explosives – and we are suffering casualties even after 19 months of fighting.”

That doesn’t mean that Israel didn’t accomplish anything in Gaza. “What has happened is that the direct threat to Israel has decreased significantly – there is no firing, and there is no return to the scenarios of October 7th,” he said.

Sofrin also spoke about what he thinks led to the release of Edan Alexander. “Hamas is trying to send a positive message to the US ahead of a future deal,” he said.

“This is a gesture to Trump – the release of an American citizen – in the hope of receiving economic relief and opening the crossings.”

(YWN Israel Desk – Jerusalem)