Protracted Clashes Expected in Gaza City as Perceived by Israeli Military Forces
In the ongoing conflict between Israel and Palestine, the coastal city of Gaza continues to face devastating consequences. Here's a roundup of the latest developments:
The Israeli ground offensive, led by thousands of soldiers, was approved by the Israeli security cabinet in August. According to army spokesperson Effie Defrin, the operation could last for months. The UN Secretary-General António Guterres has described the situation in Gaza as 'appalling' and 'morally, politically, and legally intolerable.'
Many Palestinians in Gaza are finding it difficult to flee due to escalating costs. Media reports indicate that the cost of renting a car to transport belongings has skyrocketed to nearly 1,300 euros. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has instructed the army to find ways to simplify the escape for the people.
The European Union Commission, led by Ursula von der Leyen, has proposed sanctions against Israel in response to its actions in Gaza. The EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas has called on the German government to support these plans. The Commission is headquartered in Brussels, Belgium.
Israel estimates up to 3,000 combat-ready Hamas members are in the city of Gaza, according to 'The Wall Street Journal.' The Israeli army has announced the temporary opening of an evacuation route southwards in Gaza, valid for 48 hours from a specific time.
Netanyahu has warned the Islamic Palestinian organization Hamas not to harm the hostages taken from his country. There are still 48 hostages in the Gaza Strip, of whom 20 are still alive according to Israeli information. Families of the hostages accuse Netanyahu of sacrificing their relatives for political reasons.
The northern city of Gaza is being systematically destroyed by Israel. Aid organizations, including Save the Children, have criticized the catastrophic humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip. They have met families who eat animal feed to survive and boil leaves to feed their children.
The European Union is deeply divided in its handling of the Jewish state. The European Commission's proposed sanctions against Israel have not been universally welcomed within the Union.
In a controversial report, a UN-appointed commission of human rights lawyers has concluded that Israel's conduct of the war against Hamas aims to destroy the Palestinians and that Israel is committing genocide. Israel has condemned the report as scandalous.
Netanyahu has also stated that nearly 400,000 people have heeded the army's evacuation calls and left the city declared a combat zone, which is less than half of the estimated one million residents. Despite the ongoing conflict, the prime minister continues to urge Palestinians to evacuate the city.
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