Israeli intends to assert authority over Gaza City, prompting the United Nations chief to label it a hazardous intensification
In a recent turn of events, the Israeli-Palestinian conflict has escalated further, with Israel's security cabinet approving a plan to take control of Gaza City. This decision expands Israel's military offensive in the Palestinian enclave.
The latest bloodshed was triggered by an October 2023 attack in which Palestinian Hamas militants killed 1,200 people and took about 250 hostages, according to Israeli tallies. The military assault has also caused a hunger crisis, internally displaced Gaza's entire population, and prompted accusations of genocide at the International Court of Justice and of war crimes at the International Criminal Court.
The United Nations Security Council held an emergency session, where many delegates condemned Israel’s plan as a dangerous escalation that risks igniting "another horrific chapter" in the long-standing conflict. The UN emphasized that the plan would uproot around one million people, exacerbate the already catastrophic humanitarian situation, and could lead to a prolonged siege lasting months.
The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, has called for an immediate halt to the military takeover, describing it as a violation of international law and warning that it will cause massive forced displacement, further killing, and suffering. He urged Israel to focus on humanitarian aid access and the release of hostages on all sides, advocating for a peaceful coexistence solution.
Human rights organizations like Amnesty International strongly oppose the plan, declaring it outrageous and equating it with the entrenchment of illegal military occupation. Forced displacement, as a result of Israel's decision, is illegal under international law.
Gaza's health ministry reports that Israel's military assault has killed over 61,000 Palestinians. The UN Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, has criticized Israel's plan to take control of Gaza City, and the United Nations Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, has criticized Israel's plan to take control of Gaza City.
The potential consequences include mass forced displacement of up to one million Palestinians, prolonged siege and blockade possibly lasting several months, high civilian and military casualties, violation of international laws and norms, and escalation of regional and international tensions.
The UAE strongly condemns Israel's decision to occupy the Gaza Strip, and the plan has drawn strong criticism at home and abroad. Israel denies these accusations. The international community largely views Israel’s plan to take control of Gaza City as a highly risky military escalation that will exacerbate the humanitarian crisis, violate international law, and likely result in severe civilian suffering and destabilization.
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- Amidst the escalating Israeli-Palestinian conflict, the United Nations Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, has criticized Israel's plan to take control of Gaza City, placing it in the category of general-news.
- The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, has called for an immediate halt to Israel's military takeover in Gaza City, stating that it would violate international law and could lead to mass forced displacement, further killing, and suffering, making it a politically charged topic.
- As the conflict continues, many are also facing a hunger crisis and a potential prolonged siege, making it a matter of health concern, and the global humanitarian situation in Gaza has become a matter of business interest, as it could impact regional stability and international relations.
