Israel’s Gaza Grab: The Genocide the World Powers Are Banking On

In recent days, the Israeli military has been preparing for the reoccupation of the Gaza Strip. This plan, which has been approved by the United States, reflects the deadlock in Israel’s previous strategies to control Gaza. After failing to secure the release of Jewish hostages and the collapse of negotiations with Hamas, both the U.S. and Israel have resorted to this dangerous plan. In the coming days, we will see how this criminal operation is carried out. Below are some strategies for countering this scheme:

1. The Need for Organized Diplomatic Pressure

Countries around the world must urgently activate the United Nations Security Council and General Assembly. Instead of mere verbal condemnations, concrete actions must be taken to prevent the Zionist regime’s genocidal campaign in Gaza. The principles enshrined in the UN Charter have been ratified by member states, and failure to uphold them undermines the credibility of these universally accepted norms.

2. Targeted Sanctions against the Occupiers & Forming an Economic Pressure Coalition

Direct sanctions on officials involved in the Gaza occupation plan can raise the cost of this brutal act. Through such measures, companies, organizations, and individuals engaged in the occupation and settlement-building would face heavy sanctions from the international community, creating long-term economic problems for them. Occupying Gaza must be made costly for its planners and enablers.
Coordinated reductions or suspensions of economic ties with Israel — even temporarily — could also help make its actions economically unsustainable.

3. Legal and International Action

With an international consensus, the case of Gaza’s occupation should be referred to the International Court of Justice and the International Criminal Court to stop Israel’s aggression. Violations of the Geneva Conventions and war crimes are among the most evident features of Israel’s attacks on Gaza. With the plan for full occupation, these crimes will escalate to an extreme degree. Neutral international jurists can file lawsuits against Israel to defend the rights of the oppressed Palestinian people. This legal track can also provide credible material for independent media, exposing Israel’s crimes through concrete legal evidence.


4. Mobilizing Global Public Opinion

Organizing media and social campaigns to mobilize public opinion against Israel’s actions — similar to the campaigns in Europe against the Gaza massacre — can be an effective way to impose reputational and political costs. The occupation of Gaza could lead to mass killings, and the global public must issue early warnings to Israel before such a tragedy unfolds. By generating worldwide pressure, there is hope that the plan will be stopped and another genocide prevented. Occupying Gaza must become a global public red line, achievable through coordinated media waves.

Conclusion

While most countries acknowledge the criminal nature of Israel’s actions in Gaza — and even condemn them in their media — these statements often serve only to ease the conscience of those claiming to defend human rights. In reality, they bring no tangible benefit to the Palestinians. The world must take practical steps to defend the rights of the oppressed Palestinian nation. The court of global public opinion awaits concrete action, as verbal condemnation alone will not stop the Gaza takeover plan. Netanyahu has shown he responds with violence to force, but is weak and vulnerable to global public pressure. This weakness should guide strategies to hold him accountable.


1. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/8/8/israeli-security-cabinet-approves-plan-to-occupy-gaza-city-report

2. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/8/9/palestinian-foreign-minister-demands-action-to-end-israels-gaza-genocide

3. https://www.icj.org/palestine-israel-israel-must-immediately-stop-its-criminal-forcible-displacement-in-gaza/

4. https://www.euronews.com/2025/08/10/thousands-of-people-rally-in-tel-aviv-against-netanyahus-new-gaza-takeover-plan


*Translated by Ashraf Hemmati from the original Persian article written by Amirali Yeganeh