Gaza – Haaretz newspaper revealed yesterday, Monday, that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his right-wing government are preparing for the next stage of the war on Gaza, which includes preparing for settlement and annexing the northern part of the Strip.
This came in an analysis by the newspaper’s editor-in-chief, Aluf Benn, in which he said that Israel is entering the second phase of the war on Gaza, where it will try to complete its control over the northern part of the Strip, up to the Netzarim axis, which the Israeli army established in the middle of the Gaza Strip and separates its north from its south.
He added that the area would be gradually prepared for Jewish settlement and annexation to Israel, depending on the degree of international opposition that would arise after such steps.
He said that if the plan is implemented, the Palestinian population remaining in northern Gaza will be removed from there, as Reserve Colonel Giora Eiland suggested, by threatening starvation, while the Israeli army pursues the Palestinian factions’ militants in the area.
The Israeli writer pointed out that Netanyahu dreams of expanding the lands of Israel, and this would be his absolute victory.
The newspaper’s editor-in-chief confirmed that the entry into the new phase of the war began with a bureaucratic announcement issued on August 28 regarding the appointment of Brigadier General Elad Goren as head of civilian humanitarian efforts in the Gaza Strip within the Israeli government‘s Coordination of Government Activities Unit.
He said that this long title that Goren will carry will remain until an abbreviation is created for it by the Israeli army, equivalent to the head of the civil administration in the West Bank, adding, “In practice, he should be called the governor of Gaza.”
According to the editor-in-chief of Haaretz, in the next step, Netanyahu instructed the army last week to prepare to distribute humanitarian aid in Gaza instead of international organizations.
But Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi expressed reservations, warning of the danger to soldiers and the high costs, but Netanyahu was not convinced and stuck to his position, according to Ben.
He pointed out that with control over the entry of aid, Israel will have the opportunity to expel the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) from Gaza once and for all, which the Israeli right considers an anti-Zionist project.
“In the meantime, Hamas will continue to control the area between the Netzarim axis and the Philadelphi axis on the Egyptian border, under the encirclement and siege of Israel, which will be responsible for delivering aid. This is the meaning of Netanyahu’s statement regarding the axis in which he said the border between Gaza and Egypt will remain under Israeli control,” he added.
Regarding the Israeli detainees in the Strip, Ben said that Netanyahu’s concession on returning the kidnapped Israelis, and leaving them to horrific torture and death in the tunnels, aims to turn things upside down on the head of the factions movement in Gaza, Yahya Sinwar.
He added, “Instead of the detainees being a fortune to obtain valuable compensation from Israel, they will become a burden on the Palestinians and a justification for Israel to continue the war, siege and occupation. Thus, Israel enters the second phase of its war with the factions’ movement.”
The indirect negotiations between Tel Aviv and the factions’ movement have reached a critical stage, due to Netanyahu’s insistence on continuing the war on the Strip, and his adherence to the Philadelphi and Netzarim axes in the south and center of the Strip, while the factions’ movement demands a complete Israeli withdrawal from Gaza and the return of the displaced without restrictions.
With full American support, Israel has been waging a devastating war on Gaza since October 7, 2023, leaving more than 135,000 Palestinian martyrs and wounded, most of them children and women, and more than 10,000 missing, amid massive destruction and deadly famine.
In contempt of the international community, Israel continues this war, ignoring the UN Security Council resolution to stop it immediately, and the International Court of Justice’s orders to take measures to prevent acts of genocide and to improve the catastrophic humanitarian situation in Gaza.
Source: Haaretz + Anadolu Agency
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2024-09-11 00:53:32
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Gaza: The Next Stage of the War and Its Consequences
The Israeli government, led by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, is preparing for the next stage of the war on Gaza, which includes plans to annex the northern part of the Strip and establish Jewish settlements in the area. This move is part of a broader strategy to expand Israeli control over the region and ultimately, to achieve Netanyahu’s dream of expanding the lands of Israel.
According to an analysis by Aluf Benn, editor-in-chief of Haaretz, the Israeli army is preparing to take control of the northern part of the Gaza Strip, up to the Netzarim axis, which separates the northern and southern parts of the Strip. The area will be gradually prepared for Jewish settlement and annexation to Israel, depending on the degree of international opposition that arises [[1]].
As part of this plan, the Palestinian population remaining in northern Gaza will be removed from the area, either through forced relocation or by threatening starvation, as suggested by Reserve Colonel Giora Eiland. Meanwhile, the Israeli army will pursue Palestinian factions’ militants in the area, further intensifying the conflict.
The appointment of Brigadier General Elad Goren as head of civilian humanitarian efforts in the Gaza Strip is seen as a key step in this process. Goren’s role will be equivalent to that of the head of the civil administration in the West Bank, effectively making him the “governor of Gaza” [[1]].
Netanyahu has also instructed the army to prepare to distribute humanitarian aid in Gaza instead of international organizations, despite reservations from Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi regarding the danger to soldiers and high costs. This move is seen as an attempt to gain control over the entry of aid, which would give Israel the opportunity to expel the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) from Gaza once and for all [[1]].
The indirect negotiations between Tel Aviv and the factions’ movement have reached a critical stage, with Netanyahu insisting on continuing the war on the Strip and adhering to the Philadelphi and Netzarim axes in the south and center of the Strip. The factions’ movement, on the other hand, demands a complete Israeli withdrawal from Gaza and the return of the displaced without restrictions.
The ongoing conflict has already resulted in devastating consequences for the people of Gaza. The war, which began on October 7, 2023, has left many dead and injured, with at least 35 Palestinians killed in a single day in August 2024 [[2]]. The situation remains dire, with reports of airstrikes and raids continuing to claim lives and cause destruction.
In recent weeks, there have been some signs of a possible de-escalation, with Netanyahu announcing the end of operations in Rafah, a key city in the southern Gaza Strip [[3]]. However, this move is seen as a tactical retreat, rather than a permanent ceasefire, and the situation remains highly volatile.
As the situation in Gaza continues to unfold, one thing is clear: the people of Gaza are caught in the midst of a devastating conflict, with no end in sight. The international community must continue to pressure both sides to reach a peaceful resolution and to protect the rights and dignity of all those affected by the conflict.
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Gaza Strip: The Next Phase of Annexation and Settlement
The Israeli government, led by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, is gearing up for the next phase of its war on Gaza, which includes preparing for settlement and annexation of the northern part of the Strip [[1]]. According to an analysis by Haaretz’s editor-in-chief, Aluf Benn, Israel is entering the second phase of its war on Gaza, where it will strive to complete its control over the northern part of the Strip, up to the Netzarim axis [[1]].
The area is expected to be gradually prepared for Jewish settlement and annexation to Israel, depending on the degree of international opposition that would arise after such steps [[1]]. If the plan is implemented, the Palestinian population remaining in northern Gaza will be removed from there, as Reserve Colonel Giora Eiland suggested, by threatening starvation, while the Israeli army pursues the Palestinian factions’ militants in the area [[1]].
Netanyahu’s dream of expanding the lands of Israel is seen as his absolute victory, and the annexation of the Gaza Strip is a crucial step towards achieving this goal [[1]]. The appointment of Brigadier General Elad Goren as head of civilian humanitarian efforts in the Gaza Strip within the Israeli government’s Coordination of Government Activities Unit is a significant step towards this goal, with Goren being referred to as the “governor of Gaza” in practice [[1]].
The distribution of humanitarian aid in Gaza is also expected to be taken over by Israel, instead of international organizations, which will give Israel an opportunity to expel the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) from Gaza once and for all, an organization considered anti-Zionist by the Israeli right [[1]]. This move is seen as a significant shift in the balance of power in the region, with Israel seeking to assert its control over the Gaza Strip.
The situation in the West Bank is also tied to the events unfolding in Gaza, with Israel turning the West Bank into the Gaza Strip, using the same methods of operation and weaponry [[2]]. This has led to concerns about the annexation of the West Bank, which would have far-reaching consequences for the region.
Historically, the Gaza Strip has been administered by Egypt, with a brief period of Israeli administration during the 1956 Suez Crisis and subsequent Arab-Israeli War in 1967 [[3]]. The current situation, however, marks a significant shift in the region’s dynamics, with Israel seeking to assert its control over the Gaza Strip and expand its territory.
the next phase of the war on Gaza is expected to be marked by the annexation and settlement of the northern part of the Strip, with significant consequences for the Palestinian population and the region as a whole. The events unfolding in Gaza are closely tied to the situation in the West Bank, and the outcome will have far-reaching implications for the future of the region.
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