Israel’s military plans to take control of Gaza City for at least six months have ignited fierce debates worldwide, with critics slamming the move as a humanitarian and legal crisis in the making. The operation, approved by Israel’s security cabinet Friday, aims to evacuate over 800,000 residents to southern Gaza’s Al-Mawasi zone within two weeks—a move compared by protesters to a dystopian 'forced migration.'
⚡️ Phase-by-Phase Strategy: Five divisions are already deployed in Gaza, with a reserve unit set to join in a month. A full-scale ground offensive in Gaza City could begin in two months, per Israeli state media. Meanwhile, Israel pledges to quadruple daily aid trucks to 1,200—though skeptics argue this won’t offset the chaos.
🔥 Protests Erupt Globally: Thousands flooded Tel Aviv’s 'Hostages Square' Saturday, demanding a ceasefire and the release of Israeli captives. In Turkiye, crowds chanted 'Murderer Israel, get out of Palestine' at Istanbul’s Beyazit Square, accusing Israel of 'starving Gaza.'
🌐 Diplomatic Heat: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan called Israel’s plan 'absolutely unacceptable' during talks with Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas. He praised Europe’s growing support for Palestinian statehood and slammed Western allies for 'enabling' the conflict.
💔 Divided at Home: Even within Israel, military officials and hostage families oppose the escalation, fearing prolonged violence and stalled negotiations. Critics warn the operation breaches international law and could deepen Gaza’s humanitarian collapse.
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