According to the plan, the Israeli military will move into areas of Gaza where it has not yet established full control particularly in central Gaza and key parts of Gaza City. Concerns from Israeli Chief of StaffThe Israeli military leadership has expressed serious concerns over the proposed operation. Gas Deal Between Egypt and Israel Amid Ongoing ViolenceEven as Israeli military actions continue, Egypt and Israel have reached an agreement on a $35 billion natural gas deal. Under the agreement, gas exports from Israel’s Leviathan gas field to Egypt will nearly triple by 2029. The timing of the gas agreement has only intensified the perception that economic interests are being prioritized over humanitarian concerns.