Netanyahu Considers Plan to Cut Aid to Northern Gaza

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is contemplating a controversial plan to cut off humanitarian aid to northern Gaza, purportedly to pressure Hamas militants and secure the release of Israeli hostages. The proposed strategy, designed by a group of retired generals, would provide a week for Palestinians to evacuate before declaring the area a closed military zone, where those who remain would be treated as combatants and denied essential supplies. Reports indicate that parts of the plan may already be in motion, as Israeli forces tighten control over northern Gaza, having ceased the flow of aid since September 30. Critics, including human rights organizations, warn that the plan risks starving civilians and contravenes international law, as it leverages food as a weapon. Despite multiple evacuation orders, many Palestinians are reluctant to leave, fearing unsafe conditions in southern Gaza. The situation continues to escalate amidst ongoing military operations targeting Hamas in the region.