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Text Chapter 1,103 Liberation of Gaza

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    "We must move out immediately to help the Israelis and retake the Gaza Strip." Cheney's words echoed in the small conference room.

    The Iraqis suddenly sent troops and occupied the entire Gaza Strip. This is something Cheney will never tolerate.

    ¡°While war was raging on one side of the earth, on the other side, high-level officials in the United States also began an emergency response.

    "However, Iraq did not declare war on Israel. Their reason was to maintain peace. Moreover, they did not invade areas outside Gaza, nor did they attack Israeli civilians." Secretary of State James said: "According to the original United Nations resolution, there were originally  It¡¯s Palestinian territory.¡±

    James did not mean to favor Iraq at all, he was just stating the current situation.

    "We stationed troops in the first place to maintain domestic order in Israel and maintain order in the Middle East, wasn't it? Now that the Arabs have broken the status quo, we must let them know that this situation is absolutely intolerable to us in the United States!" Cheney  said.

    "If we want to go to war, how many troops can be committed now? How high are our hopes of victory?" Bush asked, and he became interested in the mention of war.

    The current election situation is not optimistic for him. If he wins a good battle, he can gain some political capital, which may be beneficial to the election. Otherwise, the White House may be given to the whole person.  The guy who only knows how to play the saxophone is screaming for peace.

    "We currently have four F-15 fighter squadrons, one F-15E Strike Eagle squadron, and two F-16 fighter squadrons at Ufda Air Base in Israel. These fighters can fully bear the responsibility if dispatched.  Starting the task of seizing air supremacy with Iraq, at the Yotvata Army Base, the two armored brigades of the 1st Armored Division of the Seventh Army had already arrived at the Yotvata Army Base, which is less than 200 meters away from Gaza.  Kilometers, if we attack at full speed, we can take Gaza back before sunset." Cheney said with confidence.

    At this time, the Soviet Union was already weak. If the United States could not use its powerful military power to ravage a weak Iraq, it would be a huge irony.  Cheney is still very confident about the combat effectiveness of the US military, especially because of his foresight. The Seventh Army troops arrived. Although there are only two armored brigades, their combat effectiveness is definitely more powerful than the Israeli armored brigades.

    "If it hadn't been for those stupid guys to stop them, the entire Seventh Army would have arrived in Israel now. The two armored brigades now have about the same task of retaking Gaza. It would not be enough to completely solve the problems of the surrounding Arabs.

    Two hundred kilometers?  After hearing Cheney's words, Bush asked: "Do we have enough fuel storage there? Can we afford the consumption?"

    Hearing Bush¡¯s question, Cheney ran out of excuses. After all, he is still a layman. When it comes to strategy, he can say a lot, but when it comes to specific tactics, he really doesn¡¯t have much insight.

    In this regard, Bush is better than him.

    Fuel!  You know, the main force of the First Armored Division is the M1A1 main battle tank, which uses a gas turbine. This engine gives it unrivaled power. It is modified from an aerospace engine. Compared with an internal combustion engine, it starts  It's fast, accelerates quickly, and has fewer parts. However, its shortcomings are also inevitable, that is, it's a gas hog!

    Normally, fuel needs to be refilled once every three hours of driving. This kind of tank requires strong logistical support.

    The American main battle tanks have just been transported there. Does that base have that much fuel supply?  It was originally a desert area, not even rich in water resources.

    "It's not just a fuel issue." General Powell said next to him: "Our main battle tank is designed for the European region. I'm afraid it is not adapted to the hot desert areas, and our soldiers have not adapted yet, so  , forcing our troops to dispatch, I¡¯m afraid there will be many problems.¡±

    Powell knows everything. It is not known whether their tanks can adapt to the climate there, especially the windy sand will increase their engine failure rate.

    What Bush needs is a complete victory. If their actions are damaged, it may not be conducive to the current situation.

    ??Is the target of the Iraqis only the Gaza Strip, not the entire Israel?  Overthrowing Israel is the ultimate goal of the Arabs!

    It is not appropriate for the army to be dispatched yet, so how about dispatching the air force?  Bush pondered this question in his mind.

    At this time, the latest battle report came over.

    ¡°A few minutes ago, the Israeli and Iraqi air forces engaged in an air battle, with a score of four to one.¡±

    catchUpon hearing the news, Cheney said with a smile: "The Israeli Air Force is still the most powerful. Even though Iraq is clamoring, it will not have any advantage in the air battle."

    ¡°Israel was shot down three and one was damaged, all of which were F-15 fighter jets. Only one of Iraq was damaged.¡± Powell said while looking at the next line of the battle report.

    "Deploy our aircraft carriers and sail into the Mediterranean and Arabian Sea to deter the Arabs!" Bush said immediately.

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    "The Egyptians broke the agreement they signed with us and took the initiative to attack us. We should take the initiative to attack and take back the Sinai Peninsula! The original agreement we signed and voluntarily abandon the Sinai Peninsula was a mistake. Otherwise, we would not be facing the current situation at all.  Situation!" Netanyahu said.

    In order to reach a peace agreement with Egypt, Israel voluntarily gave up the Sinai Peninsula and handed it back to Egypt. However, unexpectedly, it was now being used by Iraq.

    Netanyahu brought this matter up again just to prove the Labor Party¡¯s mistake and should not have handed over the Sinai Peninsula to the Egyptians!

    Rabin knows that there is a price to pay for choosing peace, so why doesn¡¯t he know that?  During the Third Middle East War, Rabin, as the Chief of Staff of the Israeli Army, directed the battle to occupy large Arab territories such as the Sinai Peninsula, the Golan Heights, and East Jerusalem. However, he knew that occupying these was easy, but there was always  None of it is Israeli territory, and Israel has absolutely no control over the Arabs there.

    Now, the Sinai Peninsula has returned to the hands of the Egyptians, the Golan Heights has been taken back by the Arabs, and the Gaza Strip has just planted the Iraqi flag. What about the West Bank?

    The situation on the front line is not optimistic, and Netanyahu is still using this to launch attacks on them.

    "Our current problem is to deal with the invading troops in Gaza, not whether the Sinai Peninsula should be returned!" Moses said. He looked at Netanyahu with sharp eyes. If he dared to say no again,  He doesn't mind giving Netanyahu a slap in the face if he hears it.

    Israel does not have no army, but their troops are mainly in the north. Now, they don¡¯t know whether the Gaza area is a trap. When they mobilize their troops, will the Iraqi army be in the West Bank?  Attack again.

    An emergency mobilization order has been issued and reserve troops are being assembled. However, the most important thing now is that Israel's top leaders are undecided.

    "Perhaps we should invite the United States to dispatch. If they dispatch from the south, it can alleviate our current situation of insufficient troops. Iraq's armored forces are very well equipped, but they are definitely no match for the main American armored divisions." At this time, the Chief of Staff on the side said  said.

    ??Aren¡¯t Americans stationing troops in Israel just to protect Israel¡¯s security?  Although Israel is very confident about its military force, now they are short of troops, while the American troops are idle there. Isn't now the time when they are needed?

    Rabin has clarified his thinking. Now, bringing the Americans in is indeed a good choice.

    ¡°Notify the United States immediately!¡± Rabin said.

    It¡¯s almost noon, and the fighting in Gaza City has reached its final stage.

    Hamas paid a heavy price in order to prevent the Israeli army from entering Gaza. At this time, there were less than a hundred of their militants left, and senior Hamas officials during this period of operations  , the Israeli Air Force's targeted killings successfully eliminated a large number of people, including their spiritual leaders, who were all killed by bombs.

    If it weren¡¯t for Iraq¡¯s entry, Hamas would have been completely wiped out by Israel. Iraq came at the right time.

    After receiving the news that the 460 Armored Brigade was destroyed, the 217 Armored Brigade and the Golani Infantry Brigade that besieged Hamas immediately switched from offense to defense and prepared to attack the Iraqi army in Gaza City.

    At this time, the remaining Hamas fighters, who had been suppressed by them, finally began to counterattack. When the opponent turned around, they launched an attack from behind, using rocket launchers and destroying several tanks.

    Ali¡¯s armored forces entered Gaza City and immediately launched an attack on the Israeli army. Infantry and tanks worked closely together to sweep the entire neighborhood.

    The Israeli army has almost no way to engage in street fighting, because they are not familiar with this place, and now even ordinary people have begun to attack them.

    The long-standing hatred against the Jews completely erupted after the arrival of the Iraqi army. They threw stones at the Israeli army from the nearby buildings and threw Molotov cocktails at their armored vehicles. They worked even harder than the regular army.

      If the commanders of the 217th Brigade and the Golani Infantry Brigade had not made a decisive decision and immediately evacuated, they would have all been wiped out in the city. However, even if they left the city, they would not end well, as would the rest of the 35th Armored Division.  , ready to beat them up.

    ¡° Moreover, after the fight, they have very little fuel left.

    On the afternoon of July 2, the Iraqi army finally recaptured the entire Gaza City!  (To be continued. Please search Piaotian Literature, the novels will be better and updated faster!)
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