Israel Advances Plans for Northern Gaza Control

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is advancing plans to annex northern Gaza, establishing settlements and increasing control over the territory, according to reports from Ha'aretz. This second phase of the Gaza conflict aims to extend the Israeli border to the Netzarim corridor, with actions contingent on international response. In parallel, Israeli security forces are warning of an impending crisis in the West Bank and Jerusalem, criticizing the government's inaction amid rising tensions. Officers have expressed concerns about overcrowded prisons and the potential for significant unrest, particularly due to provocations at sensitive sites like the Al-Aqsa Mosque. Meanwhile, international criticism mounts regarding Israel's military actions and ongoing occupation, with calls for a two-state solution that respects the historical boundaries set by the UN in 1947. The situation remains precarious as Netanyahu’s policies continue to escalate tensions both locally and globally.