Israel Approves Plan for Gaza city Control, Sparking international Criticism
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JERUSALEM – Israel’s military is set too “take control” of Gaza city under a newly approved plan by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu‘s security Cabinet, a move that has ignited a wave of condemnation both domestically and internationally.
With the conflict in Gaza nearing its two-year mark, netanyahu is facing increasing pressure to secure a truce, alleviate the dire humanitarian crisis affecting over two million Palestinians, and secure the release of hostages held by Hamas.
Hamas has denounced the plan as a “new war crime,” while key ally Germany has taken the unprecedented step of suspending military exports to Israel, citing concerns over their potential use in Gaza.
Details of the New Plan
According to the Prime Minister’s office, the Israeli army will prepare to take control of Gaza City while simultaneously working to distribute humanitarian aid to civilians in non-combat areas. Netanyahu previously stated Israel intends to achieve complete control of the Gaza Strip but has no desire for long-term governance.
“We don’t want to keep it,” Netanyahu told Fox News. “Israel wants a ‘security perimeter’ and to transfer control to “Arab forces that will govern it properly without threatening us.” Israel occupied Gaza from 1967, withdrawing troops and settlers in 2005.
The security Cabinet has reportedly adopted five core principles: demilitarization of Gaza and the establishment of a new civil management, excluding both Hamas and the Palestinian Authority.
International Response
The plan has drawn swift and widespread criticism from global powers, including China, Turkey, the UK, and the United Nations.UN High commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Turk, urged an immediate halt to the plan, advocating for the unrestricted flow of humanitarian aid and the unconditional release of hostages by Palestinian armed groups.
China’s Foreign Ministry asserted that Gaza is “an inseparable part of Palestinian territory” and that a ceasefire is the only viable path to resolving the humanitarian crisis and securing hostage releases.
In a meaningful progress, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz announced a halt to military shipments to israel, expressing doubts about the plan’s ability to achieve legitimate objectives.
US Perspective
US Ambassador to Israel, Mike Huckabee, questioned the international focus on Israel, arguing that pressure should be directed towards Hamas. He also stated that former President Trump is frustrated by Hamas’s unwillingness to negotiate a “reasonable settlement” and insists on the group’s disarmament and removal from power.
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