Israel considers "Hell Plan" for Gaza amid ceasefire stalemate

By bellecarter // 2025-03-08

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Israel is reportedly preparing to cut off all electricity and water supplies to the Gaza Strip, a move aimed at pressuring Hamas to release more hostages without a full Israeli withdrawal.
This follows the blockade of food, fuel and other goods that exacerbated the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. Prices of essential goods have sharply increased, making life extremely difficult for the 2.2 million Palestinians living there.
The six-week ceasefire, brokered on Jan. 19, remains in limbo due to violations and disagreements over its terms. Over 100 Palestinians have been killed since the truce began, and Israel seeks an extension of the first phase for 42 more days, along with the release of more hostages, which Hamas opposes.
Regional actors, including the Arab League, are stepping in to discuss a governance assistance mission to replace Hamas. The U.S. has supported Israel's actions and provided military aid, while Hamas is reportedly preparing for potential renewed conflict.

As the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas enters a critical phase, Israeli authorities are preparing a stringent "hell plan" that would cut off all electricity and water supplies to the Gaza Strip, according to reports from Israeli broadcaster Kan. The move, which follows the blocking of food, fuel and other goods, could exacerbate the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, where 2.2 million Palestinians live. The plan is seen as a lever to pressure Hamas into releasing more hostages without a full Israeli withdrawal from the territory. The development comes as the initial six-week ceasefire, brokered on Jan.19, remains in limbo. Hamas has urged Israel to follow the terms of the truce, under which phase two of the ceasefire was supposed to commence and would have involved a full Israeli withdrawal from Gaza. However, Israel is now pushing for an extension of the first phase ceasefire for another 42 days and the release of more hostages, a proposal that has been met with staunch resistance from Hamas. (Related: Hamas hands over hostages' bodies as fragile Gaza truce nears end.)

The stalled ceasefire and humanitarian impact

The ceasefire has already faced numerous violations, with over 100 Palestinians killed in Gaza since the truce went into effect. Israel's decision to block all aid shipments has drawn widespread condemnation, particularly during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan. The United States, however, has voiced support for Israel's actions and has approved billions in new military aid. The Israeli government argues that aid deliveries are commandeered by Hamas and that there are substantial stockpiles of necessities in the territory. However, the blockade has already caused prices of essential goods to skyrocket, making life increasingly difficult for Gaza's residents. For example, a bag of flour that cost 50 shekels (around $14) on Saturday rose to 100 shekels (around $28) in a matter of hours, and a kilogram of sugar increased from six shekels ($1.66) to 10 ($2.77). Hikmat al-Masri, a 44-year-old university lecturer from Beit Lahiya, described the price increases as "sudden and extreme," forcing him to cut back on essentials. Hassan Musa, a father of eight from northern Gaza, said, "To subject innocent people to the deprivation of aid and to threaten them with cutting off water and food supplies is the height of injustice and criminality."

Diplomatic moves and future prospects

The stalemate in talks has prompted other regional actors to step in. The member states of the Arab League are scheduled to meet in Cairo to discuss an Egyptian-drafted blueprint for Gaza's future. The plan proposes establishing a "governance assistance mission" to replace Hamas as the governing authority in Gaza, with the mission responsible for humanitarian aid and reconstruction. However, the plan remains vague on key details, such as funding sources and how Hamas will be sidelined. Meanwhile, Hamas is also reportedly preparing for the resumption of fighting. Qatar's Al-Araby Al-Jadeed reported that Hamas and other armed factions have returned to a war footing, with those holding Israeli hostages enhancing security measures. Hamas is said to be extracting high explosives from unexploded Israeli weapons for use in roadside bombs if hostilities resume. As the ceasefire hangs by a thread and tensions rise, the international community watches nervously. The "hell plan" and the potential resumption of full-scale conflict could have catastrophic humanitarian and political consequences. With no clear path forward and both sides hardening their positions, the prospects for a lasting peace in Gaza remain dim. The coming days will be crucial in determining whether diplomacy can prevail or if the region is headed back towards another cycle of violence and suffering. Watch the video below that talks about Israel violating the ceasefire deal in Gaza. This video is from Cynthia's Pursuit of Truth channel on Brighteon.com.

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