Yoland Kneel
Middle East Correspondent
Top UN officials warned that Israeli military operations in Gaza would have “disastrous consequences” if Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reported.
Assistant Secretary-General Miroslav Jenča, at a meeting held by the UN Security Council, would be “shocking” if it was true and could endanger more Palestinian lives and the Israeli hostages held by Hamas.
Israeli media reported that Netanyahu planned to meet with his safety cabinet this week.
“Death has been sent. We will do our best to conquer the Gaza Strip and defeat Hamas.”
The safety cabinet will meet on Thursday and such a lawsuit needs to be approved.
It was suggested that the plan could be a negotiating strategy for Hamas pressure following a recent ceasefire talk or attempt to support the support of Netanyahu’s far-right alliance partners.
Israel faces international pressures amid the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and reports that Palestinians suffer from hunger or malnutrition.
In his speech, Jenny warned not to expand Israeli military operations.
“This will have the potential to have disastrous consequences for millions of Palestinians and could further endanger the lives of the remaining hostages in Gaza,” he said.
He added that under international law, Gaza “is and must be an integral part of the future Palestinian state”.
Israel’s military said it has operational control over 75% of Gaza, but the new plan would propose to occupy the entire region – including areas where more than 2 million Palestinians are now inhabited.
The proposals proved to be divided in Israel, with reports of Army chiefs and other military leaders opposing the strategy.
The unnamed Israeli official replied: “If that doesn’t work for the Chief of Staff, he should resign.”
The hostage family expressed concern that the decision could harm their loved ones, 50 of whom were believed to be alive in Gaza.
Jenča reiterated that the ceasefire was reiterated to the UN Security Council and that all hostages were released immediately and unconditionally.
He cited the “dirty” and “inhumane” conditions faced by the Palestinians, urging Israel to immediately allow for unhindered adequate assistance.
“Israel continues to strictly limit humanitarian aid to enter Gaza, and the aid to be allowed to enter is seriously insufficient,” Jann said.
He also condemned the ongoing violence at food distribution sites, saying more than 1,200 Palestinians have been killed since the end of May while trying to get food and supplies.
Last week, Hamas, Gaza – The Ministry of Operations and Health said that since October 2023, the number of deaths caused by food deficiency has increased to 154, including 89 children.
It also reported that more than 60,000 Palestinians were killed due to Israel’s military campaign.
The UN agency warned that Gaza had artificial, mass hunger, with at least 63 deaths linked to malnutrition this month.
Israel had previously insisted that there were no restrictions on aid delivery and that Gaza was not “hungry”.
Israeli attacks on Hamas on October 7, 2023 launched a military offensive in Gaza, with about 1,200 people killed and another 251 were taken to Gaza people.
