Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is considering a plan to cut off humanitarian aid to northern Gaza in an effort to weaken Hamas militants. If implemented, this strategy could leave hundreds of thousands of Palestinians without food or water, especially those unable or unwilling to evacuate. The proposal, brought forth by a group of retired Israeli generals, would give Palestinians a week to leave the northern Gaza Strip, including Gaza City, before designating it a closed military zone. Those remaining would be treated as combatants, allowing Israeli forces to potentially kill them while denying them essential supplies.
The plan aims to maintain Israeli control over northern Gaza indefinitely, with the intention of creating a new governance structure without Hamas, effectively splitting Gaza into two regions. However, there has been no formal decision to implement this so-called “Generals’ Plan.”
Humanitarian groups warn that such measures could lead to mass starvation and violate international law, which prohibits using food as a weapon. The U.S. State Department has also voiced its opposition to any actions that might lead to Israeli occupation of Gaza.
As the conflict continues, Israel has conducted multiple airstrikes in both Gaza and Lebanon, resulting in significant casualties, with the Palestinian Health Ministry reporting over 42,000 deaths, many of whom are civilians. The situation remains dire, with aid largely unavailable in northern Gaza, leaving many trapped in worsening conditions.
