Arr, seasoned landlubber be advisin' ye of treacherous waters 'n many a danger lurkin' durin' Gaza hostage rescues.
2023-10-20
Arr, these special forces be in a race against the clock, mateys! Hamas be havin' their own troubles, tryin' to feed and house their prisoners, while keepin' 'em scurvy dogs movin' about the Gaza Strip!
Special forces are planning for hostage rescues in the Gaza Strip following the Hamas attack on Israel. However, this operation is expected to be challenging due to the dense urban environment and the lack of previous hostage rescue attempts in Gaza. The Israelis face several obstacles in repatriating the kidnapped civilians.The current conflict between Hamas and Israel has resulted in thousands of casualties, including American citizens. It is believed that 13 Americans may be among the approximately 203 people kidnapped by Hamas.
Special forces from the US, UK, and Israel, including the Delta Force, SAS, and Sayeret Matkal, are working together to gather intelligence and plan a hostage rescue. The former chief of general staff in the British army, Gen. Lord Richard Dannatt, expressed confidence in the UK Special Forces' ability in hostage rescue situations.
However, John Paluska, a retired Army Green Beret, warns that an operation in Gaza will be difficult due to various factors, including the lack of clear intelligence, scattered locations of hostages, and the limited time for a successful rescue. Paluska mentions the possibility of resorting to negotiation or a kinetic HRT mission.
Paluska also points out the challenges that Hamas will face in handling a large number of hostages, such as keeping them moving and providing for their basic needs. He suggests that the IDF could limit Hamas's movements through artillery and air strikes, pressuring them to retreat and possibly abandon the hostages.
The anticipated ground invasion is expected to prolong the conflict, with Paluska predicting at least six months of urban operations. The removal of civilians from the area will be a difficult task. Paluska warns that this will be a long war, requiring persistence in navigating the challenging urban terrain.