Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s push to fully occupy Gaza has triggered global condemnation and fears of a humanitarian crisis, with Arab leaders, the UN, and hostage families warning of deadly consequences. In the shadowed corridors of international diplomacy, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's bold declaration to seize full military control of Gaza has unleashed a torrent of condemnation, with world leaders warning of dire humanitarian fallout and the potential slaughter of remaining hostages.
As Israel's cabinet approves a strategy to "defeat Hamas and occupy Gaza," the move, defying military advice and public sentiment, has drawn sharp rebukes from neighbors and allies alike, exposing the fragile fault lines of Middle East peace efforts. The plan, greenlit overnight despite opposition from IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir, aims to disarm Hamas, retrieve all 50 hostages (at least 20 believed alive), demilitarize the Strip, and install an alternative civilian administration. Netanyahu's office insists it's not annexation but security necessity, with forces prepared to storm Gaza City while aiding civilians outside combat zones.
Yet, this escalation, amid stalled talks and over 40,000 reported Palestinian deaths, has been met with alarm. Jordan led the charge, branding the proposal "unacceptable" and calling for urgent international intervention to halt it. A senior Jordanian official stressed that Arab nations would back only Palestinian-agreed solutions, insisting security be managed through "legitimate Palestinian institutions." The rebuke underscores Amman's role as a key mediator, hosting millions of Palestinian refugees and guarding holy sites in Jerusalem. (Read More)
