The international community has strongly condemned the Israeli security cabinet's decision to escalate its military operation into a full conquest of the Gaza Strip, with the move also receiving criticism from inside Israel itself. This controversial plan, which will force over one million Gaza residents to relocate, has drawn sharp criticism globally and domestically. In a statement issued last Friday, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office announced that the Security Cabinet had approved a military takeover of Gaza City, the enclave's largest urban center. The plan also outlines preparations by the Israel Defense Forces to distribute humanitarian aid to civilians outside combat zones. The decision has ignited widespread opposition, with critics voicing strong concerns about its humanitarian and political repercussions, both within Gaza and across Israel. "The hardest part is being displaced again and moving our belongings and the bed where you already feel comfortable. There are no transport vehicles, and if they are available, the cost is extremely high just to transfer you to the aimed area. We might also not be able to find any available area because of overcrowding, not to mention that there is no safe area to go to in Gaza," said Tareeq Hamed, a Gaza resident. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu claims that Israel had no choice but to opt for the takeover of Gaza since Hamas is no longer interested in an agreement, and that the takeover will be the best way to rescue the remaining 50 hostages. Their families strongly disagree. And it is not only the families who think the move will not help bring the hostages back, but would actually endanger them. Many other people who know all about warfare in this area also believe the government should have done much more for the hostages and acted a lot sooner. "The Prime Minister has to remember that they forgot them at the beginning of the war. We in our movement said immediately, first of all, bring back our people home. Then destroy Hamas. The government forgot it," said Matan Vilnai, former deputy chief of staff of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF). Vilnai added that the real logic behind Netanyahu's decision may not be the well-being of the hostages. "Now we are not sure what are the real considerations of the government. If it's purely the security of Israel, I am not sure about it. If it's purely the existence of the government, which means political issues, maybe this is the result," said Vilnai. While it is unknown if the Israeli move is really meant for the total conquest of Gaza, or is it just intended to bring Hamas back to the negotiating table, what is clear is that this ongoing war is still bringing tragedy on both sides of the Gaza border. SHOTLIST: Gaza City, Gaza Strip - Aug 6, 2025 1. Various of destroyed buildings, displaced Palestinians; FILE: Gaza City, Gaza Strip - July 6, 2025 2. Various of injured Palestinians being carried into ambulance; FILE: Khan Younis, Gaza Strip - July 6, 2025 3. Injured Palestinians at medical treatment point; Gaza Strip - Aug 12, 2025 4. SOUNDBITE (Arabic) Tareeq Hamed, Gaza resident (partially overlaid with shot 5/ending with shot 6): "The hardest part is being displaced again and moving our belongings and the bed where you already feel comfortable. There are no transport vehicles, and if they are available, the cost is extremely high just to transfer you to the designated area. We might also not be able to find any available area because of overcrowding, not to mention that there is no safe area to go to in Gaza."; [SHOTS OVERLAYING SOUNDBITE] FILE: Jenin, West Bank - Jan 22, 2025 5. Various of Israeli military vehicles, bulldozers; [SHOTS OVERLAYING SOUNDBITE] Gaza Strip - July 21, 2025 6. Various of Palestinians scrambling for food distribution; Gaza City, Gaza Strip - July 22, 2025 7. Various of patients suffering from malnutrition, their families at al-Shifa Hospital; Tel Aviv, Israel - Aug 12, 2025 8. Various of people at demonstration, photos, posters; 9. SOUNDBITE (English) Matan Vilnai, former deputy chief of staff, Israel Defense Forces (starting with shot 8/partially overlaid with shot 10): "The Prime Minister has to remember that they forgot them at the beginning of the war. We in our movement said immediately, first of all, bring back our people home. Then destroy Hamas. The government forgot it."; [SHOTS OVERLAYING SOUNDBITE] 10. Interview in progress; [SHOTS OVERLAYING SOUNDBITE] FILE: Gaza City, Gaza Strip - July 7, 2025 11. Smoke rising from buildings; FILE: Jabalia, Gaza Strip - June 29, 2025 12. Gaza residents carrying injured man; Tel Aviv, Israel - Aug 12, 2025 13. SOUNDBITE (English) Matan Vilnai, former deputy chief of staff, Israel Defense Forces (partially overlaid with shots 14-15): "Now we are not sure what are the real considerations of the government. If it's purely the security of Israel, I am not sure about it. If it's purely the existence of the government, which means political issues, maybe this is the result."; [SHOTS OVERLAYING SOUNDBITE] FILE: Tel Aviv, Israel - June 2021 14. National flag of Israel; FILE: Israel - Nov 1, 2022 15. Various of Israeli Parliament Knesset building; [SHOTS OVERLAYING SOUNDBITE] Gaza City, Gaza Strip - Aug 6, 2025 16. Displaced Palestinians; Gaza Strip - Aug 4, 2025 17. Various of Palestinians getting food from food distribution site. [Restrictions : No access Chinese mainland]