Netanyahu announces that Israel will take full control of Gaza and limit humanitarian aid
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed that the military will take control of the entire Gaza Strip and that only a "minimal" entry of humanitarian aid will be allowed.
In a forceful statement marking a new turning point in the conflict, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu affirmed this Monday that the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) will take control of all areas of the Gaza Strip.
During a press conference in Jerusalem, Netanyahu reiterated that the military operation will continue until the presence of Hamas and other armed groups in the coastal enclave is completely dismantled.
"We are determined to control every inch of Gaza to ensure that it is never again used as a base for attacks against Israel," he stated.
Humanitarian Aid Entry Will Be "Minimal"
The Israeli leader also announced that his government will only allow a minimal amount of humanitarian aid into the enclave, justifying the measure on security grounds.
"Assistance will be strictly controlled. Nothing that could strengthen terrorist organizations will be allowed," Netanyahu emphasized.
This decision has drawn strong criticism from international organizations and NGOs, which warn of the extreme deterioration of humanitarian conditions for more than two million civilians trapped in Gaza, many of them displaced and without access to water, food, or medical services.
International Reactions and Tension
Netanyahu's statement has been met with concern by governments and international organizations. The United Nations and the European Union have called on Israel to guarantee full and unrestricted humanitarian access, in accordance with international law.
From Cairo and Doha, mediators continue to push for an immediate ceasefire, while negotiations intensify to release the remaining hostages held by Hamas.
????????????️ | Jerusalén, 19 may (EFE).- El primer ministro israelí, Benjamín Netanyahu, dijo este lunes que el Ejército israelí tomará el control de "todas las zonas de la Franja de Gaza", y que su Gobierno permitirá una entrada "mínima" de ayuda humanitaria al enclave para poder… pic.twitter.com/frXUGImCSs — PanAm Post Español (@PanAmPost_es) May 19, 2025
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