World Signal

  On August 8, 2025, Israel’s political and security cabinet approved Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s proposal for a military operation to take control of Gaza City, marking a sharp escalation in the ongoing war. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) are set to move into the city while attempting to provide humanitarian aid to civilians in areas away from fighting. Netanyahu made it clear that Israel does not plan to govern Gaza permanently, aiming instead to create a security zone and later hand over authority to cooperative Arab groups, excluding both Hamas and the Palestinian Authority. The operation is part of a broader five-point strategy designed to defeat Hamas, secure the release of hostages, remove weapons from Gaza, maintain Israeli security oversight, and establish a new administration free from Hamas influence. This move could displace up to one million Palestinians, worsening the humanitarian crisis in the territory. Military leaders in Israel have warned that the action...