Israel plans to seize Gaza under a new plan, officials say
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Two Israeli officials say ministers have approved a plan to seize the Gaza Strip and to stay in the territory for an unspecified amount of time.

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.ml/post/29626776

[“fierce opposition”? Don’t bet on it.]

By TIA GOLDENBERG and SAM MEDNICK
Updated 5:25 AM EDT, May 5, 2025

TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Israel approved plans on Monday to capture the entire Gaza Strip and remain in the territory for an unspecified amount of time, two Israeli officials said, in a move that if implemented would vastly expand Israel’s operations in the Palestinian territory and likely bring fierce international opposition.

Israeli Cabinet ministers approved the plan in an early morning vote, hours after the Israeli military chief said the army was calling up tens of thousands of reserve soldiers.

  • brucethemoose@lemmy.worldEnglish
    42·
    11 hours ago

    Well I’m not sorry, as I am not seeing anything presented that changes the calculus.

    Better politicians would be nice, but we didn’t get them in the primaries, so when we get to the general election we vote for who we freaking got, and “protesting” with your vote is not going to change that, as thats not what this vote is for. I guess you’re not obligated to, but your logic is flawed if you think that’s a good form of protest.

    Who cares if they are immoral? Get over it. Vote for the less worse candidate, if you want to keep voting at all. On aggregate, it’s that simple.

    In other words, a no vote is equal support of both candidates.

    That’s it.

    It means nothing else.

    And I referenced Russia because the population seems to have a general cynicism knowing they can’t change anything. That’s what keeps the system the way it is.