The Gaza Strip's Taking Over: An Inevitable Outcome
In August 2025, Israel has authorised an expansion of its military control over Gaza City as part of a plan to disarm Hamas, recover hostages, and establish Israeli security control in Gaza, with the intention of ending the current conflict [1]. However, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has stated that Israel does not intend to keep Gaza permanently [1].
While there is no confirmed recent move towards the full annexation of the West Bank as part of a "Greater Israel" project, the ongoing debate about annexation persists in some political factions [1][2]. The international community, including the United Nations, strongly opposes any full military takeover of Gaza, emphasising that such actions violate international law and jeopardise the prospects of a two-state solution giving Palestinians self-determination [2].
The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights has demanded Israel halt plans for complete occupation of Gaza, warning that escalation will lead to massive forced displacement, killings, and crimes [2]. The future implications of this situation are significant, with the potential for an intense humanitarian crisis, international legal challenges, further violence, and severely diminished prospects for peace through a two-state solution [2].
Netanyahu's plans to fully occupy the Gaza Strip and potentially settle it with Jewish settlers could potentially lead to a significant displacement of Palestinians [3]. The proposed actions could also potentially lead to a significant shift in the balance of power in the Middle East and further solidify Israeli control over the Palestinian territories [3].
It is important to note that the USA continues to act as a protective power for Israel, with US special envoy Steve Witkoff primarily focusing on Israel's perspective during on-site visits [4]. However, the dissenters from the army and intelligence services within Israel are not expected to thwart Netanyahu's plans [3].
In conclusion, the situation in Gaza and the West Bank remains dynamic, with intense debate within Israel, significant opposition internationally, and grave consequences for Palestinians living in occupied areas. The proposed actions could have far-reaching implications, potentially altering the geopolitical landscape of the Middle East and jeopardising the prospects of a peaceful resolution to the ongoing conflict.
- The ongoing debate within Israel involves discussions about annexing the Gaza Strip, a matter that can be categorized under general news and politics.
- The international community's stance against the full military takeover of Gaza, emphasized due to violation of international law, falls under the category of war-and-conflicts and general news.
