Israel's Plan to Seize Gaza Strip
Israel approved plans to capture the entire Gaza Strip and remain in the territory for an unspecified amount of time, sparking fierce international opposition and raising concerns about humanitarian crisis and potential war crimes.
Key Points
- Approval of plan by Israeli Cabinet ministers
- Potential displacement of Palestinians to Gaza's south
- Concerns about governing the territory
- Fierce strikes on Gaza leading to humanitarian crisis
- Disagreements between Israel and Hamas on ceasefire terms
- Opposition to Israel's control over aid distribution in Gaza
Pros
- Potential pressure on Hamas for ceasefire negotiations
Cons
- Forcible displacement of hundreds of thousands of Palestinians
- Exacerbation of humanitarian crisis
- Likely fierce international opposition
- Risk of war crimes