Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faced pressure from US officials, including Secretary of State Antony Blinken, to publicly clarify his stance on the controversial ‘General’s Plan’ for ethnically cleansing Gaza. Despite denials of implementing the plan during talks with Blinken, Netanyahu and his aide refused to provide a public statement, according to reports from Israeli media.
The General’s Plan, endorsed by some Israeli military leaders, aims to forcibly remove the Palestinian population from northern Gaza through violent means. The ongoing siege of northern Gaza has resulted in hundreds of deaths and displaced Palestinians, with calls from far-right Israeli settlers for further settlement in the region.
Israeli forces have been accused of perpetrating genocide against the Palestinian people, with tens of thousands killed or injured since 2023. The situation continues to escalate, with tensions mounting and the international community calling for a resolution to the conflict.
The need for a peaceful solution and respect for human rights in Gaza remains crucial as the world watches the situation unfold.