‘What does it even mean for Israel to say it now wants full control of Gaza?’

My sister’s words still echo in my mind, her voice trembling. And rightfully so. She lives in Gaza with the rest of my family and I’m terrified for them all.

She added: ‘Gaza City is already occupied. Wherever we go, there are Israeli tanks. To the sea? Not safe. Their drones are everywhere. They can even get inside your house. So what is left to control?’

That is the most searing question of our time. And the answer is so much more than politicians expressing meaningless platitudes of ‘deep concern’.

This conversation with my sister came after Israel’s security cabinet approved a plan on Friday to take full control of Gaza City.

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