Hamas Condemns Israeli Occupation of Gaza City, Calls It a "War Crime and Act of Ethnic Cleansing"

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The Israeli Security Cabinet's decision to occupy Gaza City has been met with fierce condemnation from Palestinian resistance group Hamas, who have described the move as a "war crime and an act of ethnic cleansing" against the Palestinian population in the besieged territory. In a statement, Hamas warned that Israel would "pay a heavy price" for its military adventure in Gaza, citing the death of over 61,000 people since October 2023. The group accused Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his government of showing a callous disregard for the fate of Israeli hostages in Gaza, suggesting that the expansion of the war is a "calculated decision to sacrifice" them.

Key Takeaways:

  • Hamas has condemned the Israeli Security Cabinet's decision to occupy Gaza City, calling it a "war crime and an act of ethnic cleansing" against Palestinians in the besieged territory.
  • The group warned that Israel would "pay a heavy price" for its military adventure in Gaza, citing the devastating impact of the war on the enclave and its population.
  • Hamas accused Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his government of showing no concern for the fate of Israeli hostages in Gaza, suggesting that the government's decision to expand the war is a "calculated decision to sacrifice" them.
  • Israel has deliberately avoided using the term "occupation" in reference to the Gaza Strip, opting instead for "control," which legal analysts say is aimed at evading international legal responsibilities toward Palestinian civilians.
  • The Israeli war on Gaza has resulted in the death of over 61,000 people since October 2023, with the conflict devastating the enclave and bringing it to the verge of famine.

Statistics:

  • Over 61,000 people have been killed in the Israeli war on Gaza since October 2023 (Source: Hamas).
  • The Israeli Security Cabinet has deliberately avoided using the term "occupation" in reference to the Gaza Strip, opting instead for "control" (Source: Legal analysts).
  • Nearly 1 million Palestinians are affected by the Israeli occupation of Gaza (Source: Hamas).

Sources:

  • Hamas, Statement condemning Israeli occupation of Gaza City (no date, but mentioned in the context of the conflict in Gaza since October 2023).
  • Various legal analysts, cited in news reports, discussing the Israeli decision to avoid using the term "occupation" (exact sources not provided in the original article).

Note: The original article does not provide explicit dates for the sources, but the context of the conflict in Gaza since October 2023 is provided.