Trump shrugs at plan for total Gaza occupation: ‘Pretty much up to Israel’

Geopolitical Analysis - The report suggests Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu is considering a complete occupation of Gaza, potentially abandoning the idea of Gazan self-governance [1] - The U S policy towards Netanyahu's government is perceived as allowing it to act with impunity regarding Palestinians [1] - Former President Trump's administration is portrayed as initiating the idea of occupying Gaza, influencing Israeli politics [4] - Reoccupying Gaza is opposed by the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) and hostage families, but supported by far-right elements within Israel [5] Humanitarian Crisis - The report highlights a severe food shortage in Gaza, describing it as not a naturally occurring famine but a result of restricted access [7] - The existing food distribution system is inadequate, with only four sites serving 2 million people, leading to overcrowding and violence [8][9] - Over 1,000 Palestinian civilians have reportedly been killed while trying to obtain food [9] - The report criticizes the reliance on private contractors for aid distribution, suggesting some are profiting from the situation [10] - There's a call to revert to the UN distribution system to ensure efficient aid delivery, as there is plenty of food available at the border [7][10] U S Foreign Policy - The U S is accused of being complicit in Netanyahu's plan to reoccupy Gaza [6] - The report criticizes a whitewashing of the situation by some U S officials [8][10] - There's a call for the U S to pressure Netanyahu to allow the UN to resume its food distribution operations [7][13] - A shift in political opinion in Washington is noted, with more people speaking out against the situation [11]