Middle East: Israel intends to seize 'large areas' of Gaza DW 04/02/2025
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Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz has declared a major expansion of military operations in the Gaza Strip, aiming to seize control of significant territories to enhance Israeli security. He stated that the military's objective is to eliminate terrorist infrastructures in the region while warning Gaza residents to remove Hamas from power. This move comes under scrutiny from both human rights organizations and UN officials, with accusations of ethnic cleansing and forced displacement against Israel. National and international pressures suggest a complex geopolitical struggle continues to unfold in Gaza.
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz announced a significant expansion of military operations in Gaza, aiming to seize large areas for Israeli security zones amid UN warnings of ethnic cleansing.
Katz's operations aim to 'destroy and clear' Gaza of terrorists, urging residents to expel Hamas, while facing criticism for risking hostages for territorial gains.
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