JERUSALEM/CAIRO, August 8 (Reuters) – Israel’s security cabinet has approved a controversial plan to expand military operations and seize control of Gaza City, despite intensifying domestic and international criticism over the ongoing war.
The decision comes as far-right members of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s coalition push for the complete defeat of Hamas. However, the Israeli military has warned that such actions may endanger the lives of approximately 20 hostages who are still believed to be held in Gaza.
International responses were swift. The United Kingdom expressed hope that Israel would reconsider its decision, while Australia urged Israel to avoid taking full military control of Gaza.
The move increases pressure on Netanyahu, who faces public and political scrutiny over the government’s failure to secure the release of hostages after nearly two years of conflict.
This escalation may trigger new tensions both regionally and globally as concerns rise over humanitarian impacts and the fate of the remaining captives.
I really wonder what would happen if the UN and Europe just sent troops in to keep the peace and establish a Palestinian state. Would the US and Israel actually go to war with the rest of the world in order to continue the genocide or would they admit defeat?
They have to secure the best location for the trump tower!
International responses were swift. The United Kingdom expressed hope that Israel would reconsider its decision
Incredible bravery.
It’s legitimately insane that even Germany is acting while Britain isn’t.
Germany at least recognizes a holocaust when it sees one, however underwhelming the response may be.