Israel’s Intensifying Attacks on Gaza: A Plan to Starve or Surrender
Israel’s aggressive actions in northern Gaza are sparking concern as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu considers implementing a “surrender or starve” policy. Israeli journalist Meron Rapoport sheds light on the escalating situation in a recent article for +972 Magazine. The plan involves offering residents of northern Gaza one week to evacuate the area before imposing a total siege with no access to food, water, or medicine, leaving those who remain as legitimate military targets.
While the plan has not been officially adopted, reports suggest it is being carried out on the ground. The lack of international media coverage has kept the Israeli public more focused on events in Lebanon, diverting attention from the dire situation in Gaza. The response from Israelis varies, with some seeing the destruction in Gaza as a necessary response to threats, while others express concern over the potential humanitarian crisis.
Major General Eiland’s proposal has raised questions about the legality and ethical implications of the plan, as well as the potential consequences for the civilian population in northern Gaza. The recent drone attack on an Israeli military base further highlights the volatile situation, underscoring the ongoing tensions in the region.