Tuesday Briefing: Israel’s Plan for Gaza

nytimes.comPublished: 5/5/2025

Summary

Israel's military offensive into Gaza has been given the green light, with plans to deploy tens of thousands of soldiers and relocate Palestinians in the enclave. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu indicated this would secure remaining hostages, but critics warn it won't fundamentally alter the post-war dynamics. Meanwhile, the offensive is expected to begin slowly as peace talks resume ahead of Trump's Gulf visit next week. The government also approved a humanitarian aid mechanism following food shortages in Gaza reaching catastrophic levels.