Israel’s Planned Gaza City Occupation: A Calculated Step to Defend Sovereignty Amid Global Missteps

The United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has expressed "deep alarm" over Israel's government plan to take control of Gaza City, describing it as a "dangerous escalation" in the ongoing conflict. However, stripped of diplomatic euphemisms, this move is a clear assertion of Israel’s fundamental right—and duty—to protect its citizens from relentless terror threats that ripple beyond its borders and impact U.S. national security. Guterres’ spokesperson Stephanie Tremblay warns that the operation could worsen humanitarian conditions for Palestinians and calls on Israel to respect international law citing a 2024 International Court of Justice ruling demanding an end to Israeli settlements and...