Israel’s latest vision for Gaza has a name: Concentration camp
Two weeks ago, the right-wing Israeli journalist Yinon Magal posted the following on X: “This time, the IDF intends to evacuate all residents of the Gaza Strip to a new humanitarian zone that will be arranged for long-term stay, will be enclosed, and anyone entering it will first be checked to ensure they are not a terrorist. The IDF will not allow a rogue population to refuse evacuation this time. Anyone remaining outside the humanitarian zone will be implicated. This plan has American backing.”
The very same day, Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz released a video statement hinting at something similar. “Residents of Gaza, this is your final warning,” he said. “The Air Force’s attack on Hamas terrorists was just the first step. The next phase will be far harsher, and you will pay the full price. Soon, the evacuation of the population from combat zones will resume.
“If all Israeli hostages are not released and Hamas is not removed from Gaza, Israel will act with unprecedented force,” Katz continued. “Take the advice of the U.S. president: return the hostages and remove Hamas, and other options will open for you — including relocation to other countries for those who wish. The alternative is complete destruction and devastation.” [Continue reading…]