International Newspapers: Israeli Plan to Divide Gaza Strip into Three Regions

International newspapers published a report revealing details of an Israeli plan to divide the Gaza Strip into three areas separated by four Israeli-controlled military zones.

This move is part of a long-term strategy aimed at gaining complete control over the Gaza Strip, while the siege and starvation continue as a means of pressuring the Palestinians.

According to a Sunday Times report, the Israeli army plans to seize control of four main areas extending from the northern Gaza Strip to Gaza City, passing through the Netzarim Corridor and the Morag axis, and reaching Rafah in the south.

According to the plan, Gaza's population will be divided into three separate zones, with strict restrictions on movement. Citizens will only be allowed to travel between these zones with security permits, along with strict inspection procedures for goods.

The report indicates that the evacuation of the areas to be controlled by Israel will take approximately three weeks and will include the construction of military infrastructure to separate civilian areas and reinforce the presence of Israeli forces within the Strip.

The leaked map also reveals that approximately 12 locations within civilian areas will be designated for the distribution of humanitarian aid, as part of US envoy Steve Witkoff's plan, which includes expanding the number of "safe distribution sites" to assist the population in Gaza.

These developments come at a time when the Gaza Strip is suffering from a severe humanitarian crisis amid intense bombardment by the Israeli army, while international mediators seek to reach a ceasefire.

In this context, reports emerged that Hamas had agreed to release half of the hostages in exchange for a two-month truce, a claim officially denied by Israel.

For its part, the Spanish newspaper El Pais described what is happening in Gaza as "potential genocide," calling on the international community to take urgent action to halt this escalation. It argued that the rhetoric surrounding Israeli crimes must be more forceful, commensurate with the scale of Palestinian suffering.

The Times reported on a map leaked by diplomats showing that the Israeli military proposes forcing civilians in Gaza to remain in three tightly controlled sectors, separated by four occupied territories.

According to the newspaper, this map will remain in place unless a ceasefire agreement is reached in the coming days. The plan indicates that civilians will be prohibited from moving between these sectors without authorization, and security measures, including identity verification, will be implemented.

At a time when international pressure is mounting to avoid a large-scale military operation in Gaza, Yedioth Ahronoth asserted that the current escalation is diminishing the chances of reaching a peaceful settlement, noting that the international community is seeking to pressure for a ceasefire.

The Washington Times highlighted the Arab League summit in Baghdad, where Arab leaders called for an end to the war and pledged to help rebuild Gaza once military operations ended. Meanwhile, the US president's recent tour failed to yield any tangible results in a ceasefire.

Overall, this report reflects the continued Israeli escalation in the Gaza Strip, amid intense diplomatic efforts to reach a compromise that would prevent the conflict from escalating and alleviate the humanitarian crisis facing the Palestinian population.