Military leader Benjamin Netanyahu instigates full-scale military takeover of Gaza City
In the ongoing Middle East conflict, the Israeli government has taken a significant step towards escalating operations in Gaza. According to a report by The Jerusalem Post, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office has communicated a decision to the Chief of Staff, instructing the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) to take control of Gaza City.
The aim of this military operation is twofold: to disarm Hamas and recover hostages taken during the October 2023 attack, and to establish Israeli security control over the enclave. The Israeli government also intends to demilitarize Gaza and replace Hamas and the Palestinian Authority with an alternative civil administration.
The Lusa Agency's report does not specify the location of the enclave, nor does it provide any additional details about the nature or scope of the military operations. However, it is clear that this decision involves military actions in areas with references.
The communication from the Prime Minister's office to the Chief of Staff was reportedly confrontational, with the Prime Minister's office allegedly telling the Chief of Staff, "If you don't like it, then resign."
As of now, it is unclear whether the Israeli government's decision has been implemented, and the Lusa Agency's report does not mention any potential opposition or reaction to this decision. The Lusa Agency's source is not specified, but the information is related to the Israeli government's decision.
This development comes amidst ongoing hostilities in the region, with the U.S. opposing an emergency briefing request by several UN Security Council members regarding the deteriorating security and humanitarian conditions in the Middle East. The briefing aims to address these issues following Israel’s announced plan to govern Gaza.
In other news, the Lebanese government is facing internal tensions over the disarmament of Hezbollah. The Lebanese Council of Ministers has agreed on a U.S.-backed proposal aimed at Hezbollah’s disarmament, but protests by Hezbollah supporters indicate persistent political and public resistance to curbing Hezbollah’s influence.
Iran, a key regional actor linked to Hezbollah and other militias, continues to maintain a firm stance against Israel with no softening on uranium enrichment despite ongoing conflict and U.S. opposition. Iranian leadership shows cautious openness to “wise negotiations” under Supreme Leader supervision, but this has not yet translated into policy changes.
This situation remains fluid with significant humanitarian, political, and military implications across the region. The Israeli government's decision to fully occupy the enclave, where military operations will be carried out, is a significant development in this ongoing conflict.
- The Israeli government's decision to fully occupy Gaza City, as part of their war-and-conflicts involving the IDF, is a significant development in the ongoing Middle East conflict that is also related to political news.
- The Israeli government's military operations in Gaza City, aiming to disarm Hamas and recover hostages, are also linked to general news about the disarmament of Hezbollah in Lebanon and Iran's stance against Israel.
