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Israel Advances Military Operations in Gaza Amid International Concerns

Israel Advances Military Operations in Gaza Amid International Concerns

The Israeli government plans to expand military actions amid ongoing humanitarian crises and calls for restraint from Brussels.
The Israeli government has approved a comprehensive plan to expand military operations in the Gaza Strip, intensifying an already drawn-out conflict that has seen significant humanitarian fallout.

The approval comes from the security cabinet in Tel Aviv, which unanimously backed the initiative, reportedly named Operation 'Gideon’s Chariots.' This operation is set to commence by the end of an upcoming visit by U.S. President Donald Trump, unless a diplomatic agreement is reached with Hamas regarding hostages held by the group.

The operation envisions relocating the Palestinian population from combat zones in northern Gaza to southern areas, while maintaining strict control over these territories by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF).

This strategy is part of a larger military objective aimed at neutralizing Hamas's operational capabilities.

Israeli officials indicated that the military would occupy newly conquered areas to prevent any potential resurgence of violence.

The humanitarian impact of the ongoing conflict has been severe, with the Gaza Health Ministry reporting over 2,300 casualties since Israel resumed military operations on March 18, 2023, following the end of a ceasefire.

Since the start of heightened hostilities on October 7, 2023, verified casualty figures indicate approximately 52,400 Palestinian deaths amidst the ongoing war.

In a controversial move, the Israeli government has proposed to exclude United Nations agencies and international organizations from distributing humanitarian aid in Gaza.

Instead, the proposed model suggests that aid distribution would be managed by private contractors under military supervision, a plan that has been met with significant skepticism and condemnation from various international entities.

The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) has criticized this approach as a violation of fundamental humanitarian principles, raising concerns about access to aid for vulnerable populations, including an estimated 120,000 injured individuals in Gaza.

European Union representatives have expressed alarm regarding the planned military escalation, with a spokesperson from the European Commission emphasizing the potential for further casualties and suffering among the Palestinian populace.

Calls for restraint have been reiterated, although the effectiveness of diplomatic measures to curb Israeli actions remains contentious.

The High Representative of the EU has previously stated that renewed negotiations are essential for a resolution to the ongoing crisis.

In light of the escalating violence, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres affirmed that international humanitarian organizations would not engage in any initiatives that compromise core humanitarian standards of neutrality, independence, and impartiality.

Despite numerous challenges, humanitarian workers remain active in Gaza, ready to provide essential services to affected populations amidst severe risks, noting that over 409 aid workers have been killed since the beginning of heightened hostilities in October.
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