Israel defies Trump’s call to end Gaza war, plans full-scale occupation amid humanitarian crisis

• President Trump pushes for a Gaza ceasefire but faces rejection from Israel, which deems Hamas’ demands unacceptable as the IDF prepares to escalate its offensive.
• Israel aims to occupy 75% of Gaza within two months, worsening the humanitarian crisis with collapsing hospitals, famine risks, and mass displacement.
• Critics accuse Israel of ethnic cleansing, citing its expansionist policies and deliberate efforts to make Gaza uninhabitable for Palestinians.
• Despite claims of weakening Hamas, intelligence reports indicate the group remains strong, with IDF tactics fueling further radicalization.
• The conflict reveals Israel’s long-term goal of annexing Gaza, with global appeals for restraint ignored as civilian suffering deepens.

In a dramatic clash of geopolitical wills, President Donald Trump has declared his intention to end the Gaza conflict “as quickly as possible,” with reports suggesting a new ceasefire proposal may soon be announced. However, Israel has already rejected the framework, citing Hamas’ “impossible conditions,” while the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) prepare to escalate offensive, aiming to occupy 75% of Gaza within two months.

As tens of thousands of Hamas militants remain operational and civilian suffering intensifies, Trump’s frustration grows. But with Israel refusing to halt its campaign, the prospects for peace appear bleak.

The situation underscores a deepening divide between Trump’s vision of conflict resolution and Israel’s uncompromising military strategy, which critics argue has devolved into a campaign of ethnic cleansing against Palestinians. With Gaza’s infrastructure in ruins and millions displaced, the international community watches as Israel’s war machine grinds forward, indifferent to global appeals for restraint.

Trump’s ceasefire push meets Israeli resistance

Trump, who has positioned himself as a dealmaker capable of brokering Middle East peace, expressed clear frustration over the stalled negotiations. Yet Israeli officials dismissed the proposed terms, claiming Hamas’ demands—including a full withdrawal of IDF forces and the release of Palestinian prisoners—are nonstarters.

The rejection highlights Israel’s determination to continue its offensive, despite mounting civilian casualties and widespread condemnation. Reports indicate the IDF plans to tighten its grip on Gaza, seizing control of three-quarters of the territory by year’s end. Such a move would effectively render Gaza uninhabitable for Palestinians, further fueling accusations of forced displacement and genocide.

Gaza’s humanitarian collapse worsens

As the IDF advances, conditions in Gaza grow increasingly dire. Hospitals, already crippled by shortages, now face total collapse. Food and clean water are scarce, with aid groups warning of famine. The United Nations estimates that over 90% of Gaza’s population has been displaced, many people multiple times, as Israel’s bombardment reduces entire neighborhoods to rubble.

Critics argue that Israel’s actions go beyond military necessity, instead reflecting a deliberate effort to erase Palestinian presence from Gaza. It is also becoming increasingly clear that Israel seeks to annex Gaza, mirroring its expansionist policies in the West Bank.

The myth of Hamas’ destruction

Despite Israel’s claims of decimating Hamas, intelligence assessments suggest the group remains a potent force, with tens of thousands of fighters still active. The IDF’s heavy-handed tactics have radicalized more Gazans, ensuring Hamas’ ideology outlives its physical infrastructure.

The failure to neutralize Hamas raises questions about Israel’s endgame. If military victory is unattainable, what justifies the ongoing slaughter? For many, the answer lies in Israel’s broader agenda: the permanent removal of Palestinians from their land.

World leaders, including U.S. allies, have pleaded for a ceasefire, but Israel remains unmoved. Without concrete consequences for its defiance, Israel will continue its campaign unimpeded.

The Gaza conflict has become a grotesque spectacle of destruction, with no viable path to peace. Trump’s ceasefire efforts are doomed without Israeli cooperation. As the IDF prepares to occupy Gaza entirely, the world must confront an uncomfortable truth: Israel’s war is not about defense but domination. The Palestinian people, caught in the crossfire, are paying the ultimate price.

Sources for this article include:

ZeroHedge.com

Reuters.com

AlJazeera.com

TheCradle.co