On Monday, Israeli ministers agreed on a controversial plan to capture the entirety of Gaza and maintain a prolonged presence in the region, according to a report by the Associated Press citing unnamed officials.
Mass Displacement of Palestinians to Southern Gaza Included
The proposed plan involves relocating hundreds of thousands of Palestinians to the southern part of Gaza. The move is reportedly part of a broader strategy to apply pressure on Hamas for the release of hostages and to push for a ceasefire agreement favorable to Israel.
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Ceasefire Collapse and Renewed Airstrikes Intensify Conflict
The new development comes after the collapse of a previous ceasefire deal in March. Since then, Israel has resumed airstrikes across Gaza, leading to significant civilian casualties. The Israeli military currently controls approximately half of Gaza’s territory.
Aid Cutoff Sparks Deepening Humanitarian Crisis
As part of its ongoing operations, Israel has blocked the delivery of humanitarian aid—including food, fuel, and clean water—exacerbating what international observers now describe as the worst humanitarian crisis in the 19-month conflict.
Israel Aims to Restrict Hamas Access to Aid
Officials also stated that the plan includes measures to prevent Hamas from managing or benefiting from humanitarian aid, arguing that such involvement strengthens the militant group’s control over Gaza. However, detailed methods to enforce this restriction remain unclear.
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Private Security Firms to Oversee Aid Under Israeli Plan
A leaked internal memo viewed by AP revealed Israel’s intention to delegate aid distribution to private security companies. These firms would operate logistics hubs and use technologies like facial recognition and SMS alerts to coordinate aid collection.
UN Refuses to Cooperate, Citing Violations of Core Principles
The United Nations has firmly rejected the proposal, stating on Sunday that it will not participate in a system that contradicts its foundational humanitarian values. The global body’s decision casts uncertainty over the implementation of Israel’s aid control framework.
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