Israel declares 'total blockade' on Gaza Strip

Israel announces a “ complete siege of the Gaza Strip »

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A controversial decision

\n\nIsrael takes a further step in toughening its policy towards Gaza Strip. The government of the Jewish state announced this Tuesday a “ complete siege of the Gaza Strip ". A decision which does not fail to arouse controversy given the already very worrying humanitarian situation in the region.\n\n

The Gaza Strip, a zone under high tension

\n\nIn this Palestinian territory of 360 km² live nearly two million people. Since 2007, the Gaza Strip is governed by the Islamist movement Hamas and is the subject of land, sea and air blockades from Israel but also from Egypt. This complete seat announced by Israel could therefore further aggravate the situation.\n\n

The consequences of the siege

\n\nTHE complete siege of the Gaza Strip risks causing major supply difficulties for residents. The entry and exit of goods and people will, in fact, be even more regulated than before. All crossings will be closed, except for urgent and exceptional humanitarian reasons.\n\nIsrael's announcement comes amid growing tensions with the Hamas movement, which it accuses of launching rocket attacks from the Gaza Strip. These tensions risk further intensifying a climate already strongly marked by distrust and fear.\n\n

International reactions

\n\nThis Israeli decision obviously provokes numerous international reactions. Several NGOs and international organizations have already expressed their concerns about this complete siege of the Gaza Strip. They call for a de-escalation of tensions in the region to prevent a new conflict.\n\nFor the moment, the implementation of this complete seat still remains vague and many details have yet to be clarified. However, this announcement is already a strong signal sent by Israel, demonstrating its desire to maintain constant pressure on the Gaza Strip. \n\n