Opinion | Palestinians in Gaza Face the Gates of Hell' as Israel and Hamas Face Off
Briefly

President Trump reportedly told Prime Minister Netanyahu that he could do whatever he wanted, which Netanyahu interpreted as a green light to intensify the siege on Gaza. Since then, Israel has significantly restricted humanitarian aid, including food, medicine, and fuel, leading to dire conditions for the two million Palestinians living in the area. The crisis deepened over the weekend when Israel cut off electricity. Netanyahu’s demand for an extended cease-fire phase complicates negotiations, leaving Gaza in a precarious and desperate state as international observers express concern over the humanitarian implications of Israel's actions.
Israel’s actions appear aimed at leveraging its control over Gaza’s humanitarian situation as a negotiation tactic, exacerbating the ongoing humanitarian crisis in the region.
As hunger intensifies and access to clean water diminishes, the situation in Gaza not only approaches critical collapse but has already manifested signs of deep humanitarian disaster.
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