Gaza Humanitarian Crisis: Missile Strike and Accusations of Ethnic Cleansing

Gaza Humanitarian Crisis: Missile Strike and Accusations of Ethnic Cleansing

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Gaza Humanitarian Crisis: Missile Strike and Accusations of Ethnic Cleansing

A missile strike hits a humanitarian zone in Gaza, causing casualties and further displacement, amidst accusations of ethnic cleansing and a proposed siege plan.

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Giora EilandJoyce MsuyaBenjamin NetanyahuYoav Gallant
What happened in al Mawasi, Gaza?
A missile strike hit a humanitarian zone in al Mawasi, Gaza, causing panic and further displacement among the already heavily impacted Gazan population.
Why do many Gazans remain in northern Gaza?
Over 75,000 people remain in northern Gaza, despite IDF orders to evacuate south; this is due to various factors, including people being trapped, unable, or unwilling to move.
Why has the IDF not explained the targeting of the humanitarian zone?
The IDF has not explained the targeting of the humanitarian zone in al Mawasi, despite the many casualties and the lack of access for aid workers and medics.
What are the accusations concerning the actions of the IDF in northern Gaza?
There are accusations of ethnic cleansing in northern Gaza, with the area described as resembling a natural disaster zone, and reports of Israeli soldiers laughing and singing while watching airstrikes.
What is the "General's Plan" and what is its relation to the current situation in Gaza?
General Giora Eiland's "General's Plan" proposes a siege of northern Gaza to starve Hamas into surrender, a proposal that bears similarity to the IDF's current actions despite official denials.