Israel security cabinet approves plan to 'capture' Gaza, official says
Summary
The Israeli government has decided to intensify its military actions against Hamas in Gaza. They plan to do this by moving Palestinians towards the south and taking control of aid distribution, a change that international organizations say could worsen the situation.Key Facts
- Israel's security cabinet has decided to expand its military actions against Hamas. This includes capturing and controlling Gaza.
- The plan suggests moving 2.1 million Palestinians in Gaza to the south.
- This movement may increase the current humanitarian crisis.
- The cabinet also plans to deliver humanitarian aid using private companies, ending a two-month blockade that has caused severe food shortages.
- United Nations and other aid organizations have criticized this proposal. They said it goes against basic humanitarian principles and they will not support it.
- Hamas has called Israel's proposal "political blackmail".
- The Israeli military is calling up tens of thousands of reservists to support this plan.
- Critics say this strategy won't work, as none of the 59 hostages have been freed since the military actions were restarted six weeks ago.
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