The decision by Israel’s security cabinet to intensify its military offensive in Gaza and seize territorial control marks a dangerous and deeply troubling shift. At a time when diplomacy should be at the forefront, this renewed military strategy underscores a broader failure ~ not just in securing hostages or ensuring security, but in preserving basic humanitarian norms and human dignity. At the heart of this plan lies a chilling premise: that Gaza’s civilian population can simply be “moved” as a strategic variable in a military campaign.

The notion that 2.1 million people can be displaced, again, under the pretext of protection, disregards the suffering and trauma already endured. Many of these civilians have faced repeated evacuations, loss of homes, and crumbling access to food, medicine, and water. The idea that forced relocation equates to protection is not only cynical ~ it’s inhumane. It is also worth noting that Israel’s stated aim to........

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