Israel's proposal to seize control of the entire Gaza Strip faces strong criticism from both Jordan and Egypt.
In the midst of a worsening conflict, Egyptian senior officials have demanded an urgent return to ceasefire talks between Israel and Hamas. This call comes as tensions continue to rise, with both parties holding firm to their positions.
The crisis is rooted in Israel's proposed takeover of the Gaza Strip, a move driven by four stated goals: the destruction of Hamas as a militant group, the freeing of hostages held by Hamas, ensuring Gaza no longer poses a security threat to Israel, and facilitating the return of displaced Israeli residents from northern areas.
However, the potential consequences for Palestinians and other involved parties are severe. The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, has strongly condemned the proposed takeover, highlighting that it is contrary to international law and the International Court of Justice ruling. Türk warns that the escalation would result in massive forced displacement, further killings, widespread suffering, destruction, and atrocity crimes.
The humanitarian situation in Gaza is already dire, with tens of thousands of Palestinians killed since the conflict began and critical shortages of aid and medical resources. Other international actors, like the EU Council President Antonio Costa, also warn that the takeover will worsen the situation, violate international law, and undermine peace prospects.
Meanwhile, Hamas has accused Prime Minister Netanyahu's plan of continuing his policy of genocide and displacement against Palestinians in the Gaza Strip. Hamas views Mr Netanyahu's plan as an attempt to get rid of Israeli captives and sacrifice them. In response, Hamas has called for Arab, Muslim, and international intervention.
Egypt has warned that an Israeli takeover of Gaza could lead to the execution of the remaining 20 Israeli hostages by Hamas. Jordan, on the other hand, has stated that Arab nations will only support what Palestinians agree and decide on regarding Gaza's security.
President Trump has said that any Israeli plan to reoccupy Gaza is "pretty much up to Israel". Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas, on the other hand, has called Netanyahu's plan a "flagrant violation of international humanitarian law and UN resolutions". Abbas has urged the United Nations Security Council, Arab League, and the Organisation of Islamic Co-operation to take immediate action against Israel.
Jordan and Egypt have also condemned Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu's plan to take over the entire Gaza Strip. The United Nations assistant secretary general Miroslav Jenča finds Israel's plan deeply alarming and warns of catastrophic consequences. Hamas, in turn, warns that any administration formed to govern Gaza would be treated as an "occupying" force linked to Israel.
As the situation continues to escalate, the international community urges de-escalation and humanitarian access. With the humanitarian situation in Gaza already dire, the stakes are high, and the potential for further violence and suffering is significant. The world watches with bated breath as the situation unfolds.
The ongoing war-and-conflicts between Israel and Hamas, in connection with the politics surrounding Israel's proposed takeover of the Gaza Strip, have become a general-news focus as international actors voice their concerns. The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, cautions that the escalation could lead to massive forced displacement, further killings, widespread suffering, destruction, and atrocity crimes, while Hamas accuses Prime Minister Netanyahu's plan of being a continuation of his policy of genocide and displacement against Palestinians in the Gaza Strip.
