Israel’s military massing for Gaza battle as world awaits Palestinian state declaration

September enters a historic turning point where politics intersects with fire, and diplomacy with the sound of arms. In the halls of the United Nations a scene of recognition of the Palestinian state looms, while on the ground in Gaza the outlines of an imminent battle are taking shape that could change the balance of the entire region.

On the political front, the world is awaiting the UN General Assembly sessions, which could bring a long‑awaited declaration on the Palestinian state, or at least a strong push for international recognition. Such a step would further isolate Israel and place it in direct confrontation with global public opinion.

Militarily, Tel Aviv is preparing for a phase described as the most dangerous in years, vowing to proceed with Operation “Gideon Vehicles 2”, which aims to occupy Gaza City. A massive mobilization of tens of thousands of reservists is underway, while army commanders are drawing up escalation plans that include ground operations into the heart of Gaza neighbourhoods, alongside an expansion of air strikes deeper into the Strip.

Channel 12 says these moves are not separate from the political track, noting that any battlefield success or failure will affect the chances of completing a prisoner exchange deal, the stability of the West Bank, and the repercussions for Israel’s image before the international community.

Overall, September appears to be a pivotal month: either the Palestinians will take a new step toward their state, or Gaza will pay a heavy price under the treads of occupation, while Israel wavers between a high‑risk military venture and growing political pressure on the international stage.