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šŸ›‘ Israel To Fully Control Gaza Strip

TL;DR:Israel’s Defence Minister declares IDF will take full control of Gaza Strip 😳. Even hostage zones may be entered šŸŖ–. Signals major shift after 10 months of war .

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Gaza: Next Phase Begins?

In a high-stakes announcement on 4 Aug 2025, Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant said ā€œThe decision has been made: Israel will take full control of the Gaza Strip.ā€ This includes areas where Hamas is holding Israeli hostages—a clear signal that military ops may intensify even in delicate zones.šŸ•Šļø The war began in October 2024, and after nearly 10 months, over 38,000 PalestiniansĀ have been killed (Gaza Health Ministry). Still, Gallant says Hamas rule is ā€œoverā€Ā and control must shift to ā€œlocal Palestiniansā€ under Israeli security supervision.

What’s the Backstory?

The current conflict began 7 Oct 2024Ā when Hamas launched a surprise cross-border attack, leading to 1,200 Israeli deathsĀ and hundreds taken hostage. Israel retaliated with airstrikes and a full military campaign, occupying parts of Gaza. Globally, Israel faces growing calls to ceasefireĀ amid civilian casualties, displacement, and infrastructure collapse in Gaza.But the U.S. and allies are balancing support for Israel with rising pressure to de-escalate.

Who Gains & Who Loses?

šŸ‘Š Winners?

  • Israel's hardline security establishment, which wants total dismantling of Hamas infrastructure.

  • Pro-Netanyahu factions using ā€œsecurityā€ as a campaign plank.

😢 Losers?

  • Palestinian civilians: More displacement, trauma, uncertainty.

  • Hostages’ families: Risk escalates if IDF enters their zones.

  • Peace advocates: Another blow to two-state solution hopes.

What About the People?

šŸ†˜ 90% of Gaza’s population is now food insecureĀ (UN, July 2025).🩺 Hospitals have collapsed. Electricity, water, and fuel access is minimal.šŸŽ“ Youth in Gaza haven’t seen a regular school year since the war began. A Palestinian activist in Rafah told Al Jazeera: ā€œThey promised freedom. All we got is rubble.ā€

MediaFx Take

Israel’s announcement feels like a dangerous doubling down .šŸ’¬ Peace isn’t built through force—it needs justice, mutual recognition, and real talks. For the 99% on both sides—kids, gig workers, students—this war has only brought more misery.šŸ’” Ending Hamas must not mean destroying Gaza’s future.

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