UN asks Israel to immediately halt plan to control Gaza

UN Demands Halt to Israeli Plan for Full Control of Gaza

Volker Turk, the UN’s human rights chief, has issued a direct call for Israel to immediately stop its plan for full military occupation of the Gaza Strip.

Turk condemned the Israeli government's strategy, which aims to "defeat" Hamas in Gaza. Under this plan, the Israeli army intends to "prepare to take control of Gaza City while distributing humanitarian assistance to the…"