Israel Plans to Seize Gaza, Displace 2 Million to Southern Area Amid Hostage Crisis
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Israel has announced plans to expand its military operations in Gaza, with the objective of seizing and indefinitely occupying the Palestinian territory. The Israeli cabinet unanimously approved this expansion, which includes the mobilization of tens of thousands of reservists. The operation aims to dismantle Hamas's military and governmental capabilities and secure the release of 24 hostages held in Gaza, with 35 believed to be dead.
The plan involves relocating most of Gaza's 2 million people to a designated 'humanitarian area' in southern Gaza, a move that has raised concerns about forced displacement. Israeli officials have stated that this operation will be more intensive, with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warning of an 'intensified incursion' into Gaza. A Hamas official has rejected truce talks amid ongoing hostilities.
The United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has expressed alarm over these plans, warning of increased civilian casualties and further destruction in Gaza. The UN has also criticized Israel's reported intention to control aid distribution in the territory, which has been under a severe humanitarian crisis due to a prolonged blockade and the blocking of humanitarian aid.
The expansion of operations comes amid stalled hostage negotiations, with Israel setting a deadline linked to U.S. President Donald Trump's upcoming visit to the Middle East. If no deal is reached by then, Israel plans to proceed with the operation, which could involve flattening remaining structures in Gaza and displacing nearly the entire population. Concurrently, Israel has carried out airstrikes in Yemen in response to Houthi attacks.
