Netanyahu promises to vanquish Hamas amid denouncement of a worldwide deception, alleging unjust accusations against starvation of Gazans
In the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, the Israeli government has announced plans to intensify its military operation in Gaza, aiming to gain total control over Gaza City and central Gaza. This expansion of the offensive is expected to displace up to 800,000 civilians from Gaza City by October 7, 2025, and could potentially last for several months.
The Israeli military has reported no soldier fatalities between August 6 and 13, 2025, though since the ground operation began in October 2023, 454 Israeli soldiers have died and 2,872 have been injured. Over 1,654 Israelis and foreign nationals have been killed, with about 50 hostages remaining in Gaza, including some declared dead but whose bodies are withheld.
The humanitarian situation in Gaza remains dire. Over 1,760 Palestinians have been killed while seeking aid from late May to mid-August 2025. The United Nations and humanitarian organizations have warned of worsening conditions if rapid and unrestricted aid does not reach the population. The UN emphasizes that civilians must be protected, displaced populations should have their essential needs met and be allowed to return voluntarily, and humanitarian operations be facilitated without interference.
Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, has stated that Israel has no choice but to finish the military operation against Hamas due to their refusal to lay down their arms. Netanyahu has also announced plans to allow more foreign journalists into Gaza, with the military accompanying them in some instances. However, concerns have been raised about the safety and impartiality of these journalistic visits.
Netanyahu has been vocal in denying allegations of starving Gazans and claimed there is a "global campaign of lies" against Israel. He has also accused Hamas of looting aid trucks and claimed uncollected food has been rotting at the border, blaming the UN for not distributing it. Journalists have been pushing for unsupervised access to the Gaza Strip to report on the ground realities.
As of the current situation, it is believed Hamas is still holding 50 captives, with 20 believed to be alive. The price of food in Gaza, according to Netanyahu, is now "plummeting" due to Israel's "humanitarian surge".
Internationally, there is significant concern about the escalation and humanitarian impact of the Israeli plan. UN officials have stated that there is no purely military solution to the Israel-Palestine conflict and warned that the planned offensive risks a dangerous escalation destabilizing the region. They called for the protection of civilians, the unconditional release of hostages, and the facilitation of humanitarian relief. The International Court of Justice's provisional measures related to the Gaza conflict, including demands for Israel to enable urgent humanitarian assistance, remain in effect.
In summary, Israel is continuing and intensifying its military operation in Gaza with plans for a prolonged campaign to defeat Hamas and take full control of Gaza City, accompanied by large-scale civilian displacement. The UN and international community are strongly advocating for civilian protection, humanitarian access, and a political solution to prevent further escalation and suffering.
In the midst of this escalating conflict, discussions about the political implications of the Israel-Hamas war have grown. Despite claims of a "humanitarian surge" by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, the ongoing military operation might inadvertently lead to a surge in suicide missions, fueled by despair among the displaced population.
Amidst the war-and-conflicts revolving around Israel and Gaza, international politics and general news are deeply intertwined, with global leaders increasingly vocal about the humanitarian crisis and potential risks of a prolonged military conflict.
