Israel has increased military operations in Gaza City as Hamas reviews the Gaza conflict US plan proposed by President Trump. The plan aims to secure hostages and a ceasefire in the region.”
Israel Tightens Siege Amid Gaza Conflict, US Plan
Defence Minister Israel Katz said the military is “tightening the siege” on Gaza City and warned that authorities will now regard everyone in the city as “terrorists and terror supporters.”
Israeli forces pushed through the Netzarim corridor, an east-west military road through Gaza, all the way to the Mediterranean Sea. Katz acknowledged this action “would completely surround Gaza City from other land.”
Hospitals reported 45 people shot dead by Israeli forces on Wednesday. The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has announced the closure of its operations in Gaza City due to extreme danger to civilians and a deteriorating environment. https://www.icrc.org/en/where-we-work/middle-east/gaza
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said its operations are aimed at rescuing 48 hostages kidnapped by Hamas, including 20 people who are believed to be alive. The military has also stated it is seeking the “decisive defeat” of Hamas.
Crisis for Civilians and Humanitarian Issues
Humanitarian agencies estimate that there are still between 250,000 and 350,000 people trapped in Gaza City, many of whom have no money, transport, or housing to move south.
The ICRC stressed that international law must protect civilians and requested that Israel safeguard medical personnel while allowing unfettered humanitarian access.
UNICEF representatives say they have witnessed women with signs of exhaustion and children who appear gaunt. Evacuees live in crowded, filthy camps in the south, all while facing the threat of attacks on the camps.
Hamas-run Civil Defence agency claimed that paramedics and firefighters were deliberately targeted during rescue calls, resulting in injuries and one casualty.
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Hamas Response to Gaza Conflict US Plan
Hamas is seriously considering a 20-point US peace plan offered by President Donald Trump. Some of the plan includes an immediate cease-fire, release of hostages, a phased pullout of Israeli troops, and disarmament of Hamas.
Hamas was willing to deal with some of the points but insisted that disarmament would not be discussed without a defined promise of Palestinian statehood, and also mentioned ‘loopholes’ that could give Israel room to continue attacking.
Arab and Turkish mediators are calling on Hamas to respond favorably to the offer of peace, and diplomatic sources say the organization requested time to review the details.
Trump’s Ultimatum and International Response
Trump warned Hamas that it had “three or four days” to comply with a certain form of action or risk facing a “very sad end.” Israel welcomed the ultimatum as a potential development, but nevertheless is still actively conducting military operations in the vicinity of Gaza City.
The Israeli Defense Forces heavily restricted movement on Gaza’s al-Rashid coastal road, allowing passage – but only towards the south – and closing access northbound. Reportedly,
Approximately 800,000 individuals have fled the city since the announcement of the incursion in August.
Wider Implications
The escalating siege is drawing attention to the worsening humanitarian crisis in Gaza. Fast-moving military operations and stalled political negotiations over Gaza have caught civilian populations unprepared.
Although Israeli military moves have remained predominantly directed towards Hamas militants, agencies report a growing number of civilian casualties and massive displacement through its actions. International law aims to protect civilians and ensure access to humanitarian aid.Hamas’s hesitation to move forward with Trump’s peace plan clearly indicates a deadlock. Difficulty for Hamas in evacuating displaced citizens and the prolonged violence will inevitably leave these intertwined political and humanitarian crises in operation for the time being.
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