Hamas has declared that Israel’s planned assault on Gaza City will end in failure, similar to previous attempts. The group criticized Defense Minister Israel Katz’s approval of “Operation Gideon’s Chariots 2,” saying it undermines ceasefire and prisoner swap efforts by mediators. Hamas accused Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of rejecting peace proposals, caring little for captives, and pursuing a brutal war against civilians. The plan reportedly involves displacing one million Palestinians southward before encircling and capturing the city.