Australia and Britain demand that Israel retract its plan to militarily control Gaza.

Australia and Britain have urged the occupying state to reconsider its decision to impose military control over the city of Gaza, warning that this decision will worsen the humanitarian disaster in the besieged enclave. This came after statements by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announcing the intention of the occupation to impose military control over the city.

Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong stated in her statement that permanent forced displacement constitutes a violation of international law, emphasizing the need for a ceasefire and the unhindered flow of humanitarian aid, in addition to the release of hostages held by Hamas since October 2023.

Wong added that "the two-state solution is the only way to achieve lasting peace, with a Palestinian state and an Israeli state living side by side in peace and security within internationally recognized borders." This statement reflects Australia's increasingly critical stance towards the actions of the occupation.

In the same context, British Energy official Miata Vambule expressed her country's hope that the occupying state would reconsider its decision to control the city of Gaza, noting that this decision threatens to escalate the dire situation faced by the Palestinians.

Netanyahu, for his part, confirmed that the occupation seeks to hand over the enclave to Arab forces that will manage it, but he did not clarify the details of this arrangement or the Arab countries that might participate in it. This statement raised questions about the intentions and goals of the occupation in the region.

After a meeting of the security cabinet, Netanyahu's office confirmed approval of the plan to control the city of Gaza, which increases tensions in the region and underscores the urgent need for international intervention to protect Palestinian civilians.