Afghanistan, May 22 -- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced in a Jerusalem press conference that the Israeli military is gradually taking control of Gaza to "clear terrorist infrastructure," aiming for full security control over the region.
According to Netanyahu, the Israeli army has crushed refugee camps in the West Bank during months of operations, which he claims has reduced "terrorist" attacks. These military actions have been presented by Israel as necessary for national security and counterterrorism efforts.
Al Jazeera reported that Netanyahu's statements about full control over Gaza and Israeli security dominance have drawn widespread criticism from Palestinians and international organizations. Many view these plans...