Netanyahu plans to fully occupy Gaza before handing governance to Arab nations
17 days ago
- #Israel-Gaza conflict
- #Humanitarian crisis
- #Military occupation
- Benjamin Netanyahu announced Israel's intention to take military control of all of Gaza, despite warnings of increased Palestinian deaths and displacement.
- Netanyahu stated Israel does not want to govern Gaza long-term and plans to hand control to friendly Arab nations.
- The Israeli security cabinet needs to approve the decision for full military control of Gaza.
- Netanyahu emphasized the need for a security perimeter and governance by Arab forces to ensure Gazans' safety and well-being.
- Gaza's population faces severe humanitarian crisis, with tens of thousands killed, widespread displacement, and famine conditions.
- Palestinians in Gaza express despair over repeated displacement and loss of dignity.
- At least 42 Palestinians were killed in Israeli airstrikes in southern Gaza on Thursday.
- Israel is preparing a two-phase military operation to seize control of Gaza City, potentially displacing 1 million residents.
- Israeli military chiefs warn against long-term occupation, citing risks of insurgency and humanitarian responsibility.
- Netanyahu faces international pressure for a ceasefire but also domestic pressure to continue the war.
- Far-right Israeli officials advocate for full occupation and reestablishment of settlements in Gaza.
- WHO reports 99 malnutrition-related deaths in Gaza this year, with acute malnutrition affecting nearly 12,000 children under five.
- Over 61,000 Palestinians have been killed in Israel's assault on Gaza, with only 1.5% of farmland remaining accessible.
- Families of Israeli hostages protest, fearing military actions endanger their loved ones' lives.
- In the West Bank, Israeli authorities returned the body of a Palestinian activist after a hunger strike by his female relatives.