At this point, however, it does not seem that “anything will stop Israel from a ground offensive” in the Gaza Strip, says Dr. Imad Salamey, associate professor of political science and international affairs at the Lebanese American University.
During a meeting with the UN envoy to the Middle East this weekend, Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian warned that Iran would respond if Israel launches a ground offensive in Gaza, noting that the Islamic Republic has its “red lines,” according to US media reports.The Iranian top diplomat also reportedly said that Tehran has no desire to see the Israeli-Palestinian conflict devolving into a regional war, and that Iran would be willing to help secure the release of the Israeli hostages held by Hamas in Gaza.At this point, however, it does not seem that “anything will stop Israel from a ground offensive” in the Gaza Strip, says Dr. Imad Salamey, associate professor of political science and international affairs at the Lebanese American University.His thoughts were echoed by Dr. Simon Tsipis, expert on national security, political science, and international relations, who stated that Israel may refrain from sending its troops into the Gaza Strip only if Hamas were to immediately release all Israeli hostages and return the bodies of all killed Israelis.
