Israel's military campaign in the Gaza Strip has taken a dramatic turn, with the country escalating its attacks and expanding its control over the region. The move comes as a blow to the newly established technocratic administration in Gaza, which was backed by the US and seen as a potential step towards peace. The administration, led by Palestinian economist Mohammed Ishtayeh, had been touted as a more moderate and business-friendly alternative to the Islamist Hamas movement that has long controlled Gaza. However, Israel's actions suggest that the new administration's efforts to establish stability and rebuild the war-torn region may be short-lived.
Israel escalates attacks and expands control in Gaza Strip, sidelining the new US-backed technocratic administration.
