Israel rejects international criticism of Gaza City takeover plan
Published: 8/8/2025

Israel rejects international criticism over Gaza City takeover plan, aiming to defeat Hamas and end the war with a newly approved five-point strategy. The plan includes disarming Hamas, demilitarizing Gaza, taking security control, freeing hostages, and establishing a new civil administration. Despite condemnations from the UN and countries like the UK, France, and Germany, Israel vows to proceed, sparking fierce opposition and concerns over a potential humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza.