International Warnings: Netanyahu's Orders to Control 70% of Gaza Undermine Trump's Plans and Worsen the Catastrophe

International press reports indicate that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's recent announcement regarding issuing orders to the army to control 70% of the Gaza Strip's area represents a dangerous escalation that threatens to collapse any chances for calm. Sources clarified that this extensive military move places obstacles in the way of fragile ceasefire efforts, returning the conflict to more complex and violent squares.

Experts and observers warned that this new Israeli policy could lead to a complete undermining of the plans laid out by US President Donald Trump regarding the future of the Gaza Strip and related regional arrangements. They pointed out that Israel's unilateral imposition of a new reality on the ground contradicts the American vision that seeks political solutions to the crisis that has been ongoing for months.

On the humanitarian front, reports warned that tightening military control over this vast area of the devastated Strip portends an unprecedented catastrophe that could be described as a 'death sentence' for hundreds of thousands of residents. These measures will tighten the noose on civilians and prevent the arrival of necessary aid, exacerbating famine and diseases in overcrowded areas.

On the other hand, media sources quoted Israeli analysts as saying that Netanyahu seeks, through this military escalation, to divert attention from the political and legal crises he faces domestically. They believe that escaping towards expanding military operations serves Netanyahu's electoral agenda, at a time when popular and opposition pressures against him and his right-wing government's policies are increasing.

In a related context, the Israeli army faces increasing field challenges on the northern front with Lebanon, where Hezbollah's drone attacks have disrupted defense systems. These challenges coincide with deep concerns within the Israeli security establishment about the possibility of Washington and Tehran reaching a new nuclear agreement that does not meet Tel Aviv's security aspirations.

Regarding the Iranian file, former US officials doubted Tehran's seriousness in reaching a final settlement that would significantly reduce its nuclear program. Sources confirmed that the absence of mutual trust and complex decision-making mechanisms within Iran make the option of international sanctions likely amidst the confusion prevailing in Western capitals regarding the rapid development of Iranian nuclear capabilities.

In the African continent, another type of crisis emerged in the Democratic Republic of Congo, where health workers face a wave of distrust while combating the Ebola epidemic. Conspiracy theories are spreading, claiming that the disease is merely a hoax to achieve financial gains or to control mineral wealth, which has led to an escalation of violence against aid teams and complicated efforts to control the virus.

Netanyahu's announcement of controlling 70% of the Gaza Strip poses a direct threat to any fragile ceasefire and portends catastrophic humanitarian conditions.