Netanyahu is preparing to present a full occupation strategy for Gaza amid failed ceasefire talks and rising domestic pressure.

At a Glance

• Israel’s cabinet will consider a proposal to occupy the remaining 25% of Gaza
• Ceasefire negotiations led by the U.S., Egypt, and Qatar have collapsed
• Hamas has rejected recent proposals and released videos of emaciated hostages
• Public protests in Israel are escalating in response to hostage footage
• Over 60,000 Palestinians have died since the conflict began

Ceasefire Collapses

Ceasefire efforts mediated by the United States, Qatar, and Egypt have stalled. U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff announced that incremental proposals had failed and that Hamas is not cooperating with renewed peace talks. Israel’s government is now weighing expanded military options, with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu expected to present a plan to fully occupy the Gaza Strip.

Currently, Israeli forces control approximately 75% of the territory. The new proposal under discussion would establish total military control and potentially introduce Jewish settlements into Gaza’s interior, a step that has drawn strong international criticism.

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Hostage Crisis Deepens

Public outrage in Israel intensified after Hamas released videos showing severely weakened Israeli hostages. The footage included disturbing images of captives in deteriorating physical condition, fueling mass demonstrations across cities like Tel Aviv. Protesters are demanding that the government prioritize a ceasefire and hostage release deal.

Officials estimate that fewer than 25 of the remaining hostages are still alive. Human rights organizations have criticized the lack of access for humanitarian groups and urged immediate intervention to deliver food and medical care to those still in captivity.

Humanitarian Toll and Strategic Shift

More than 60,000 Palestinians have died since the war began. Displacement across Gaza remains widespread, and reports of famine-like conditions continue to increase. Aid groups report limited access to critical supplies, with infrastructure damage complicating distribution.

Inside Israel, political tensions are rising. Netanyahu recently dismissed the attorney general amid an investigation, deepening domestic scrutiny of his administration. While his coalition supports continued military engagement, former security officials argue that Hamas has already been weakened and that negotiations remain possible.

Sources

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