Ethnic cleansing fears rise as Israel squeezes space in Gaza: UN
Israeli forces are treating the 'Yellow Line', which is encroaching westward, as 'a kill zone', the OHCHR says.
Palestinians living in Gaza were denied the opportunity to vote in Israel's recent election, but the results of that vote will undoubtedly influence their future. Since the October 7, 2023 Hamas-led attacks, over 74,000 individuals have lost their lives in Gaza, and the region continues to experience a daily barrage of Israeli strikes, despite a ceasefire agreement that has been in place for a year.
The humanitarian crisis in Gaza has worsened, with widespread food shortages, massive displacement, and crumbling infrastructure plaguing the area. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his main opponent, Gadi Eisenkot, both campaigned on the promise of ending Hamas' rule in Gaza. However, for the residents of Gaza, the election outcome is irrelevant.
Three individuals from central Gaza, speaking to CNN, expressed their doubts about the impact of the election on their situation. Ahed Ferwana stated that the proposed policies by both Israeli parties, regardless of whether they belong to Netanyahu's camp or the opposition, will not result in an independent Palestinian state, nor will they withdraw from Gaza.
They also mentioned that Netanyahu's camp is committed to the ongoing war in Gaza for over three years. Musa Ubeid echoed similar sentiments, expressing his lack of faith in any party in Israel, given their perception of Gaza's children as terrorists. Tareq Abu Eweimeh further emphasized the shared policy of war and bloodshed between Trump and Netanyahu, noting that their goals are united.
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