Israel rejects international criticism of Gaza City takeover plan
Summary
Israel has dismissed international criticism after its security cabinet approved a plan to take control of Gaza City. The plan includes disarming Hamas, returning hostages, and establishing a new civil administration. Several countries and the UN have condemned the plan, citing concerns about humanitarian impacts.Key Facts
- Israel's plan involves taking security control of Gaza City and disarming Hamas.
- The plan also aims to return hostages and establish a new administration that is neither Hamas nor the Palestinian Authority.
- Critics, including the UN and countries such as the UK, France, and Canada, have condemned the plan, fearing it will worsen humanitarian conditions.
- Germany has responded by halting military exports to Israel.
- Israeli media reports that the plan includes relocating about one million residents of Gaza City to the south.
- Hamas has called the plan a "new war crime."
- Israel's decision has been met with opposition from some military officials and hostage families in Israel.
- The Israeli Defense Forces currently control about three-quarters of Gaza, with most residents in areas not controlled by the military.
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