Israel's defense minister, Israel Katz, announced on Wednesday that the country's military will seize large areas of Gaza and incorporate them into Israel's security zones.
This move is part of a major expansion of Israel's military operation in Gaza, which has been ongoing since October 2023.
Katz also called for a large-scale evacuation of the Palestinian population from fighting areas, citing the need to protect civilians from the conflict.
The announcement has been met with widespread condemnation, with many criticizing Israel's actions as a form of ethnic cleansing and collective punishment. The Green Party has denounced the move, calling it a "brutal displacement" of Palestinians and a violation of international law.
The situation in Gaza remains dire, with over 50,000 Palestinians killed since October 2023 and a humanitarian crisis deepening by the day.