Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has triggered international concern after signaling plans to expand Israeli control over larger portions of the Gaza Strip.
According to recent statements, Israeli forces currently control around 60 percent of Gaza, with plans being discussed to increase that figure significantly as military operations continue against Hamas. Hamas has condemned the proposal, describing it as a major escalation that could further destabilize ceasefire efforts.
European governments, humanitarian organizations and United Nations officials have expressed concern about the humanitarian implications of additional territorial expansion.
The future governance of Gaza remains one of the central unresolved questions in the conflict, with no clear post-war political framework currently agreed upon.
