Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has announced his plan to take complete control of the Gaza Strip during a Fox News interview on Thursday morning. The statement has caused shock across the region and raised serious concerns about the fate of hostages still held in Gaza.
The announcement comes as the conflict in Gaza enters its second year, with the territory already facing widespread destruction and a continuing humanitarian crisis. Famine conditions persist throughout Gaza, and any full occupation would likely make the situation much worse for the area’s 2 million Palestinian residents.
