What A Day Netanyahu Threatens to Escalate War In Gaza
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May 6, 2025 Ahmed Fouad Alkhatib, a senior fellow at the Atlantic Council and a Gaza native, shares intense insights into the rising tensions in Gaza as Prime Minister Netanyahu threatens a forceful military escalation. He highlights the dire humanitarian implications for civilians, including potential famine, and discusses the stalled ceasefire negotiations. Alkhatib emphasizes the geopolitical shifts in the Middle East, particularly how U.S. diplomacy may reshape perspectives on peace and coexistence between Israelis and Palestinians.
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Escalation Risks of Gaza Occupation
- Israel's plan to forcibly occupy Gaza would be a significant escalation of the conflict.
- It involves displacing hundreds of thousands of Palestinians to a southern area lacking infrastructure.
Humanitarian Bubble Challenges
- Gaza's southern "humanitarian bubble" lacks existing infrastructure due to recent destruction.
- Setting up adequate support for displaced Palestinians within two weeks is highly unlikely.
Blockade as Collective Punishment
- Israel's blockade causes collective punishment on Gaza's people rather than just Hamas.
- There's a strategy to push Gaza to famine just before humanitarian aid is permitted again.