In a controversial and widely condemned move, the Israeli government has formally approved a strategic plan to take full administrative and military control over the Gaza Strip. The decision, confirmed by top officials and reported by regional media, marks a significant escalation in the ongoing Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
The approved plan is expected to involve the phased dismantling of Hamas-led governance in Gaza and the establishment of a long-term Israeli military and administrative presence across the entire enclave. Sources within the Israeli cabinet stated that the objective is to prevent future militant build-ups and to ensure what it described as “lasting security.”
Critics of the decision, including international human rights organizations and several world governments, argue that the move effectively formalizes occupation and disregards international law, which recognizes Gaza as Palestinian territory. Palestinian officials have condemned the plan as “a declaration of war” and called for global diplomatic intervention to prevent further escalation.
The announcement comes amid an already dire humanitarian situation in Gaza, with over a million displaced residents, collapsed infrastructure, and limited access to food, water, and medical aid due to the ongoing blockade and military operations.
