Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari of Israel said on Tuesday that the future of Gaza should be a global concern.
Israel is planning to invade Gaza, a territory controlled by Hamas. This move comes in response to an attack by Hamas on October 7.
Hagari said Israel has thought about different ways to handle Gaza after the conflict. He emphasizes that the issue needs global attention.
Besides air attacks, Israel has also put a blockade around Gaza. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu wants to neutralize Hamas.
Israeli spokesperson Jonathan Conricus gave an update on Tuesday. He said over 600,000 people have left Gaza City.
However, 100,000 people still remain there. Last week, Israel had warned civilians to leave before increasing military actions.
Currently, people can only leave Gaza through the Rafah border with Egypt. Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shukry blames delays on Israel’s lack of cooperation.
According to Al Jazeera, the conflict has killed 4,265 people. Of these, 2,865 are Palestinians and 1,400 are Israelis.
Past peace efforts haven’t worked well. Brazil now holds the UN Security Council presidency, giving it a special role.
The UN has often been a stage for trying to solve such conflicts. The current situation could shape future diplomacy worldwide.
Background
The conflict between Israel and Palestine goes back decades. It centers on land both groups claim as their own.
The United Nations partitioned the area in 1947, but fighting still occurred. Over the years, various peace talks have taken place, but none have resolved the issue.
Hamas, considered a militant group by some nations, took control of Gaza in 2007. Israel then imposed a blockade on the area.
The U.S. and European Union support Israel but also seek a peaceful resolution. The ongoing conflict complicates relationships between countries in the Middle East and beyond.
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