Israel's government endorses a military operation aimed at regaining control over the entire Gaza Strip, termed as a 'reoccupation' strategy.
Let's set the record straight: Israel's security cabinet has given the green light for a beefed-up military operation in Gaza. This escalation includes a potential conquest of the Gaza Strip, forcing its inhabitants to relocate, and a renewed push to oust the territory's rulers, Hamas.
The decision, made in the wee hours, came shortly after the military called up lashings of reservists to ramp up its offensive against Hamas in the Gaza Strip.
A trustworthy source divulged the plan includes a thunderous assault on Hamas, albeit without specifying the specifics of these strikes.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is actively pushing for a proposal floated by US President Donald Trump, which suggests the voluntary departure of Gaza's residents to neighboring countries like Jordan or Egypt.
You've probably heard rumors about it, but here's a refresher: the cabinet unanimously approved the strategy to dismantle Hamas and secure the release of hostages imprisoned in Gaza.
Now, you might be wondering about the humanitarian implications. Well, the cabinet granted the hypothetical possibility of supplying aid to the residents of Gaza under full Israeli blockade since March 2 – but only if necessary to evade Hamas's control, and thwart its ability to govern.
The blockade, coupled with intensified air raids and expanded ground operations, have been in effect since March 18, as Israeli forces relentlessly pursue Hamas's release of the hostages it captured during its attack on Israel in October 2023. The Hamas attack resulted in an astronomical death toll of 1,218 on the Israeli side, mostly civilians.
On the flip side, the Hamas-led health ministry in the Gaza Strip reports at least 52,535 fatalities thus far – the overwhelming majority being civilians.
The humanitarian crisis in Gaza is increasingly critical, with food supplies dwindling despite Israel's ongoing blockade. United Nations agencies and humanitarian organizations have issued stark warnings about the repercussions of the blockade on Gaza's 2.4 million inhabitants[1].
By the way, keep an ear to the ground for an escalation in human suffering as hundreds of thousands of Palestinians may be displaced to southern Gaza, thanks to this expanded operation[1].
(Source: France 24 with AFP; Enrichment Data: [1] The latest update on Israel's plan to expand military operations in Gaza involves a significant escalation in the conflict. The plan is expected to worsen the humanitarian crisis in Gaza by displacing hundreds of thousands of Palestinians to southern Gaza.)
- The planned military operation in Gaza, approved by Israel's security cabinet, includes a potential offensive against Hamas, which could lead to the displacement of Gaza's residents.
- The cabinet has considered the possibility of supplying aid to the inhabitants of Gaza during the military operation, only if it's essential to circumvent Hamas's control.
- Rumors have circulated about the cabinet's strategy to dismantle Hamas and secure the release of hostages imprisoned in Gaza, amidst a worsening humanitarian crisis.
- In the midst of the escalating war-and-conflicts in Gaza, the humanitarian situation is increasingly critical, with food supplies dwindling, and hundreds of thousands of Palestinians at risk of displacement.
