In a video on X, the Israeli Prime Minister confirmed that a new “intensified” offensive in Gaza was soon to be deployed.
Published the 05/05/2025 23:22 Updated the 05/05/2025 24:45 Reading time: 2min
In a question-and-more session with Internet users, on the evening of Monday, May, Benyamin Netanyahu confirmed that a new offensive “Intensified” In Gaza was soon to be deployed. “It was the recommendation of the chief of staff, to destroy Hamas. He thinks that it will help us to release the hostages, and I agree with him”declared the Israeli Prime Minister, in a four -minute video published on X.
Still according to him, this offssense implies that Israeli troops retain the conquered territory. But also a significant displacement of the population, “For its own protection”.
From the border with the Gaza Strip, the new spokesperson for the Israeli army, Effi Defrin, also said on Monday evening that the new military campaign on the Palestinian enclave would require the internal displacement of “The majority” of its inhabitants. This “Large -scale attack (…) will also include the pursuit of air strikes, the elimination of terrorists and the dismantling of infrastructure”also said Brigadier general, in a press release consulted by Franceinfo.
UN secretary general Antonio Guterres said he was “alarm” by this new plan of “conquest” of Israel. “This will inevitably lead to an incalculable number of additional civilians and more destruction of Gaza”deplored one of its spokespersons. Another challenge, that of the European Union also “concerned”. “The planned extension of the Israeli Forces operation in Gaza will lead to new victims and sufferings for the Palestinian population. We urge Israel to show the greatest restraint”said Anouar El Anouni, EU spokesperson for foreign affairs, during the daily press point of the European Commission.
