Israel will control all of Gaza, Netanyahu says, as 82 killed

The news coming out of Gaza is increasingly grim, and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s latest pronouncements offer a chilling vision of what lies ahead. With reports of 82 more lives lost in Israeli strikes overnight, the human cost of this conflict continues to soar. But beyond the immediate tragedy, it’s Netanyahu’s declaration that Israel will control “all of Gaza” that truly sends shivers down the spine, signaling a future of prolonged occupation and potentially, further displacement.Netanyahu’s press conference, his first in months, laid out what can only be described as maximalist demands.² Complete Israeli security control over the entire Gaza Strip, the disarmament and exile of Hamas leadership, and the release of all Israeli captives are not just conditions for ending the current offensive, but blueprints for a post-war reality that seems to defy any notion of Palestinian self-determination. And the chilling mention of a “Trump plan” – previously floated and widely condemned as a push for ethnic cleansing – suggests a willingness to explore even the most extreme measures.The humanitarian situation, already catastrophic, is set to worsen.³ While Netanyahu talks of preventing a crisis for “practical and diplomatic reasons,” the reality on the ground is stark.Aid trucks, though a trickle compared to the immense need, are reportedly stuck or undelivered, caught in a tangle of restrictions and logistical nightmares. The UN’s warnings of children on the brink of death from starvation are not hyperbole; they are a stark reflection of a population deliberately deprived.The proposed plan to bypass UN aid structures and distribute food through US companies, while perhaps intended to circumvent Hamas, raises serious concerns about “weaponizing food aid” – turning desperate hunger into a geopolitical tool.

The international community, rightly, is expressing outrage. The UK, France, and Canada’s joint condemnation and threats of “concrete actions” – including sanctions – indicate a growing impatience with Israel’s relentless offensive and its disregard for civilian lives and international humanitarian law. Even within Israel, opposition voices are emerging, warning that the government’s current path risks turning Israel into an “outcast among nations.”This isn’t just about military victory; it’s about the soul of a conflict and the fate of millions. Netanyahu’s vision for Gaza is one of absolute control, a scenario that appears to disregard the basic rights and aspirations of the Palestinian people. The silence of the international community, or mere expressions of concern, will not be enough to halt this trajectory. Stronger, more unified action is desperately needed to avert a deepening humanitarian catastrophe and to insist on a future for Gaza that is based on justice, dignity, and a genuine path to peace. The world must not look away. #GazaUnderControl #Netanyahu #IsraelGaza #GazaCrisis #HumanitarianCrisis #MiddleEast #Palestinians #GazaStrip #WarCrimes #InternationalLaw  #AidBlockade #CeasefireNow