Suche
Mein Konto
Israel's offensive in Gaza: Netanyahu warns of losing allies
Israel is intensifying its offensive in the Gaza Strip as Prime Minister Netanyahu warns of a possible loss of international support because of the threat of famine. Find out the latest developments here.
Israel's offensive in Gaza: Netanyahu warns of losing allies
Last weekend Israel had a new one devastating ground offensive launched in the Gaza Strip while US President Donald Trump left the region left, without reaching a ceasefire or agreement on hostages.
Operation Gideon's Chariot
The Israeli military announced that its troops have recently been advancing in the northern and southern parts of Gaza. This offensive is part of Operation Gideon's Chariot, which Israel announced should Hamas not agree to conclude a new hostage deal under the stipulated conditions. This ground offensive was preceded by days of intense airstrikes that, according to health authorities in Gaza, wiped out entire families.
Humanitarian situation in Gaza
Israel said a "basic amount of food" would be imported into the besieged area, a move that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said comes under intense pressure from Israel's allies. Indirect talks between Hamas and Israel also began on Saturday in the Qatari capital Doha.
Overview of the offensive
Operation Gideon's Chariot aims to achieve all war objectives in Gaza, including defeating Hamas and securing the release of remaining hostages. According to a senior security official, the operation was approved by the security cabinet on May 5, stressing that the forces will remain in the captured areas, unlike previous operations. Netanyahu announced that Israel wanted to take control of the entire Gaza Strip.
The situation of the civilian population
According to Israeli military sources, over 670 “Hamas targets” have been attacked in recent days. Health authorities in Gaza report that the current offensive killed more than 100 people in one night and closed the last functioning hospital in northern Gaza. Since fighting began on October 7, 2023, more than 53,000 people have been killed in Gaza, the majority of whom were women and children.
Help for Gaza
The Israeli government announced that it would authorize an entry of food into Gaza based on “operational needs” to prevent famine. Netanyahu suggested that Israel could otherwise lose the support of its closest allies, including the United States. The UN warned of possible starvation for Gaza's entire population after 19 months of conflict and mass displacement.
Reactions from the USA
Trump said during his trip to the Gulf states that he wanted an end to the “brutal war” in Gaza. He emphasized that US involvement was able to defuse the situation. In discussions on humanitarian assistance, there has been consensus that logistical and security challenges represent a serious hurdle.
Negotiations between Israel and Hamas
The new military operation in Gaza may have been the pressure that persuaded Hamas to return to negotiations in Qatar, according to Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz. A senior Hamas official confirmed that talks had begun without preconditions. However, the progress of these discussions is unclear and Hamas has made varying statements regarding its position on a possible ceasefire. The situation remains tense and uncertain.
CNN reporting: Jeremy Diamond, Mostafa Salem, Abeer Salman, Eyad Kourdi, Ibrahim Dahman, Mohammed Tawfeeq, Tim Lister, Mick Krever, Eugenia Yosef and Dana Karni. Khader Al-Za’anoun of Wafa, the official Palestinian news agency, also contributed.