Israel executes deadliest military campaign in Gaza's history
- President Donald Trump proposed the U.S. take long-term ownership of the Gaza Strip during a press conference.
- His comments sparked outrage among Palestinians and political leaders, recalling the traumatic mass displacement that began in 1948.
- The situation has prompted urgent discussions on humanitarian aid and the reconstruction of Gaza amidst ongoing violence.
The recent military conflict in Gaza was triggered by a terrorist attack by Hamas on October 7, 2023, marking a significant escalation in the decades-long Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Following this attack, Netanyahu ordered Israeli forces into Gaza, where the subsequent military campaign has resulted in over 47,500 Palestinian deaths, making it the deadliest fighting recorded in the history of the conflict. As a direct response, the international community has expressed strong concerns regarding the humanitarian crisis and the damage inflicted upon Gaza, with estimates indicating that around 60% of Gaza's infrastructure, including hospitals and schools, has been destroyed. In December 2024, US President Donald Trump proposed controversial plans suggesting that the United States might take ownership of the Gaza Strip, declaring it a