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Israel's Control Over Gaza: Occupation Despite Withdrawal

5/5/2025

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Baroud Challenges Israeli Control

Ramzy Baroud asserts that Israel has never truly conquered Gaza, despite its military actions and legal assertions. The unwavering Palestinian resistance prompted Israel's 2005 withdrawal, yet its continued control over Gaza's resources underscores the territory's occupied status under international law. The recent Al-Aqsa Flood Operation further tests Israel's military supremacy.

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Israelis Protest Military Actions

Thousands of Israelis took to the streets of Tel Aviv, voicing their fears over the government's intensified military actions in Gaza and the safety of 59 hostages. Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir cautioned that a broader ground offensive could hinder efforts to rescue the captives. Meanwhile, international organizations probe Israel for potential genocide amid the escalating humanitarian crisis in Gaza.

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Baroud Challenges Israeli Control

Ramzy Baroud asserts that Israel has never truly conquered Gaza, despite its military actions and legal assertions. The unwavering Palestinian resistance prompted Israel's 2005 withdrawal, yet its continued control over Gaza's resources underscores the territory's occupied status under international law. The recent Al-Aqsa Flood Operation further tests Israel's military supremacy.

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