Forcing the Issue: Israel Considers Evacuating Palestinians to Break Hamas's Stranglehold

In a potential game-changer in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is considering a plan to force all Palestinian civilians out of northern Gaza, including Gaza City, in an effort to starve Hamas fighters and force the release of hostages. The proposal, brought forth by a group of retired Israeli military generals, aims to use siege tactics to weaken Hamas's grip on the territory.The plan, which does not mention whether or when civilians would be allowed to return to their homes, has sparked controversy and raised questions about the humanitarian impact on thousands of Palestinians forced out of their homes. According to estimates, hundreds of thousands of Palestinians could be affected by the proposal. The Israeli government has refused to confirm whether the meetings with the Knesset's Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee have taken place. However, Israeli authorities have expressed concerns about the long-term effectiveness of the plan, which could lead to a humanitarian crisis and further exacerbate the already dire living conditions in Gaza.