Occupied Palestine (Quds News Network)- Reports indicate that the Israeli army is executing a strategic military approach in northern Gaza that aligns with the so-called “Generals’ Plan,” despite no official recognition of this term. Sources, including Israeli news outlets like Israel Hayom and Haaretz, emphasize that while the Israeli army has distanced itself publicly from the plan, its elements are visible on the ground.
Ethnic Cleansing in Jabalia Accomplished
Israel Hayom reported that the Israeli army has intensified its attacks in northern Gaza, focusing on the Jabalia region. The 162nd Division’s attacks over the last 24 hours have created a significant physical divide between northern Gaza and the rest of the city. This has led to the forced displacement of over 55,000 civilians, while estimates from the Israeli army initially suggested around 50,000 to 60,000 residents were present.
Israeli media claim that currently, only a few hundred people remain, and what they described as ‘700 Hamas operatives’ have surrendered amid the military attacks. To date, Israeli assaults operations in the region have reportedly resulted in the murder of about 1,000 Palestinians, labeled as ‘militants’ by the Israeli army, a term that Israel usually uses to refer to any Palestinian male.
sraeli military sources cited by Israel Hayom underline that “Jabalia will not remain as it was,” signaling long-term changes that involve preventing residents from going back to their homes. The plan now includes “clearing out remaining civilians” and securing adjacent areas, effectively solidifying control.
Broader Implications and International Reactions
According to Haaretz, the large-scale destruction of homes and infrastructure in northern Gaza has raised concerns about Israel’s intentions, hinting at plans for long-term military presence and control. The report suggests that this aligns with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s broader strategic vision, which comes despite international scrutiny and verbal tensions with the US and Europe.
The destruction, coupled with reports of forced expulsions, resembles a strategy proposed in the Generals’ Plan, which advocated for moving the population south and limiting humanitarian access to northern Gaza. Although the Israeli army denies formal ties to this plan, actions on the ground align closely with its recommendations.
The US administration, led by Secretary of State Antony Blinken, has expressed ‘concerns’ about the humanitarian situation in Gaza and called for an increase in humanitarian aid for the population of northern Gaza who are being subjected to ethnic cleansing.
