Israel's Expanded Military Operations in Gaza Heighten Humanitarian Crisis
Israeli officials confirm plans to expand military operations in Gaza amidst growing humanitarian concerns and mounting public dissent.
Israel plans to take all of Gaza, officials say
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Summary
Israeli officials have confirmed plans to significantly expand military operations in Gaza, alarming local and international observers amid a devastating humanitarian crisis. The proposed operation aims to seize control over Gaza and displace most of its 2.1 million residents, as the military calls up tens of thousands of reserve soldiers. This follows 19 months of intense bombing, resulting in over 52,000 deaths, mostly civilians. Humanitarian aid is critically short, with reports of severe hunger and malnutrition. Protests against the operations are increasing in Israel, while families of hostages fear for their loved ones amidst rising tensions.
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- Hamas has announced it will no longer engage in truce talks, citing a catastrophic humanitarian crisis in Gaza due to Israel's blockade, which has led to widespread hunger and despair among the civilian population.
- International pressure is being called for to compel the Netanyahu government to halt operations that are described as 'crimes of hunger,' underscoring the urgent need for humanitarian aid and access to food for Palestinians.
- The UN and various humanitarian organizations warn of a looming famine, with the Palestine Red Crescent Society stating that food supplies are completely depleted and are calling for immediate intervention to prevent mass starvation.
The Guardian·16d· "…After a fragile ceasefire in Gaza collapsed in mid-March, Israel renewed its bombardment of the territory, and more than 70% of Gaza is under Israeli control or covered by orders issued by Israel telling Palestinian civilians to evacuate specific neighbourhoods."
Al Jazeera·16d· "…The humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip has grown increasingly dire since a total blockade was imposed by Israel on March 2, causing widespread food shortages as Israel carries out deadly attacks across the enclave."
The Guardian·16d· "…Some analysts suggest Israel’s threats of the new offensive, occupation of territory and massive displacement are designed to force concessions from Hamas, as well as shore up rightwing support for Netanyahu’s ruling coalition."
The Guardian·16d· "…No food or medical supplies have entered Gaza for nine weeks, and Israeli forces have now seized about 70% of the territory as military buffer or civilian no-go zones, pushing 2.3 million people and aid operations into ever-smaller areas – which are no longer designated as “humanitarian zones”."
The Guardian·16d· "…All this will confirm many people’s long-held fears of Israel’s intentions in Gaza and prompt international outrage."
PBS NewsHour·17d· "…Capturing and potentially occupying the territory again for an indefinite period would not only further dash hopes for Palestinian statehood, it would embed Israel inside a population that is deeply hostile to it and raise questions about how Israel plans to govern the territory, especially at a time when it is considering how to implement U.S. President Donald Trump’s vision to take over Gaza."
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