US military planning for divided Gaza with 'green zone' secured by international and Israeli troops

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US Military Plans for Divided Gaza Raise Concerns Over Reconstruction and Palestinian Rule

The US military has drawn up plans to divide Gaza into two zones: a "green zone" under international and Israeli control where reconstruction would begin, and a "red zone" left in ruins. The proposed plan would see foreign troops deploy alongside Israeli soldiers in the east of Gaza, initially leaving the area divided by Israel's current controlled "yellow line".

According to US military planning documents obtained by the Guardian, the green zone concept is aimed at creating conditions for a lasting peace and civilian governance. However, humanitarian organizations have expressed concerns about the plan, citing potential risks for human rights and Palestinian self-rule.

Reconstruction efforts would start in the green zone, where international forces would oversee rebuilding. Meanwhile, the red zone would be left to decay, potentially perpetuating a cycle of poverty and violence. The long-term division of Gaza has sparked fears that Washington's commitment to ending decades-long Israeli occupation is waning.

Critics argue that the plan lacks concrete details on how it will work and fails to address fundamental issues such as the right of return for Palestinian refugees or the re-establishment of a sovereign Palestinian state.

The international community remains divided over the fate of Gaza, with some nations supporting an Israeli withdrawal from occupied territories. Others call for greater autonomy for Palestinians within existing borders.

US officials have expressed concerns that any attempt to re-establish Palestinian self-rule would be met with resistance from Israeli forces and potentially spark further violence.

 

[Light]

I'm getting so frustrated with the US right now . They're basically saying they want to create a parallel Gaza, one that's controlled by Israel and the international community? Are you kidding me?! It sounds like they're just trying to maintain control over the situation without actually working towards any real peace or solutions.

I mean, what even is the green zone? Sounds like some fancy way of saying "we're gonna take over Gaza". And the red zone, that's just heartbreaking. Leaving it in ruins and watching people suffer because of some messed up plan? It's just so...humanitarian crisis-y

And don't even get me started on the lack of details. How is this plan supposed to work?! Who gets to decide what happens in Gaza?! The international community? Israel? What about the Palestinian people themselves? They're not just some afterthought, you know.

I'm so tired of politicians making promises they can't keep and then backing down when it's convenient for them. Can't they see that this is exactly how wars start and never end?! We need real solutions, not just temporary fixes to keep the status quo going

 

[Mich]

omg is this really what they're planning? like, isn't reconstruction supposed to help people rebuild their lives not just leave some areas in shambles? i'm worried about the palestinians, they've been through so much already... and what's with the "green zone" thingy, sounds like a fancy way of saying "us control it"? do ppl think it'll really lead to peace or just more conflict? i wish there was a more straightforward solution to this whole situation...

 

[Silly Swan]

this is so messed up lol US is planning to just leave gaza in ruins and not even let palestinians rebuild their own homes the idea of a "green zone" just sounds like another way of saying "us get to decide what's best for you" meanwhile, Israelis get to keep on occupying and it's just not fair

 

[Cheerful Cheetah]

man this plan is super sketchy . dividing gaza into 2 zones? it's just gonna create more problems. what's the point of having a "green zone" if the rest of the area is just gonna decay? that's not exactly what we call rebuilding, right? and what about all those refugees who are supposed to get their right of return? it's like, they're still gonna be stuck in limbo. and what about the fact that us officials think they can control things in gaza? doesn't sound like a great plan to me

 

[Zealous]

the more i read about this plan the more it feels like a recipe for disaster think about all those ppl who've lost their homes and livelihoods in gaza, do we just leave them to pick up the pieces? and what about the 'green zone' concept - is that even feasible? how are they gonna create conditions for peace when there's no trust between Israelis & Palestinians to begin with? it feels like a band-aid solution at best

 

[Anxious Antelope]

this whole plan is giving me a headache, you know? i mean, divide gaza into two zones like that just sounds like another way of perpetuating the status quo. what's the point of even having reconstruction efforts if the red zone is just going to be left to decay? it's not exactly helping with poverty and violence, right?

and don't even get me started on the right of return for palestinian refugees... that's a major sticking point. can't we just try to find some middle ground here? is it too much to ask for both Israelis and palestinians to be able to live in peace and security?

 

[Supre]

omg this plan is so messed up ! dividing gaza like that is just gonna perpetuate the cycle of poverty and violence, you know? leaving some zones under int'l control but still having foreign troops deploy alongside ismsraeli soldiers is just too much for me. and what about the palestinians' right to self rule?! it's like, they're not even given a chance to govern themselves here

i mean i get that reconstruction is a big deal but can't we find a way to make it work without dividing people up like this? and what about the long-term effects on gaza's economy and infrastructure? have these us military planners even thought about how they're gonna rebuild things or make sure everyone has access to basic services?!

i think this plan just shows that washington's not taking palestinian self rule seriously, and it's all about appeasing israel . we need to stop playing politics with people's lives and start finding real solutions to the conflicts in gaza

 

[Merciless Kart of Fu]

I'm really worried about this plan ... dividing Gaza like that? It just feels so inhumane & unfair . I can see how the idea of a "green zone" might sound good on paper, but if it means leaving the rest of Gaza to decay, that's just heart-breaking . And what about all those people who will be displaced or affected by this plan? It feels like we're just throwing more fuel on the fire .

I get why there needs to be a way forward in terms of peace & reconstruction, but can't we find a better way to do that without dividing Gaza even further? I feel like we should be working towards giving Palestinians more control over their own lives & future, not tearing them away from the land they've lived on for generations .

 

[Irresistibl]

I dont no what US military is thinkin . Dividing Gaza into 2 zones? That sounds like they just wanna leave Palestinians in the dark . What's up with the "green zone" and the "red zone"? Sounds like a bad game of Risk to me . They wanna make sure international forces do reconstruction, but what about Palestinian ppl themselves? Shouldnt they get a say in their own land?

Also, this plan is just gonna create more poverty and violence in Gaza. It's like they're tryna perpetuate the cycle of suffering . And what's with the concerns over human rights? I mean, I guess that's legit, but come on, can't we just have a peaceful solution here?

 

[Forgotten]

omg this is soooo concerning i mean, dividing gaza like that cant be a good idea at all its just gonna lead to more problems and suffering for the ppl there i think reconstruction should start in both zones not just one we need to make sure everyone has access to basic human rights and dignity regardless of where they live

 

[Spotless Shrew]

I'm really worried about this plan . I mean, imagine dividing a whole city like that - it just doesn't feel right https://www.theguardian.com/world/2...erns-over-reconstruction-and-palestinian-rule

I've been following this story for ages, and it's getting more and more confusing. The idea of a "green zone" sounds like a nice thought, but what about the people living in the red zone? They're not just going to be left behind https://www.aljazeera.com/news/midd...vide-gaza-into-two-zones-230720144141115.html

I'm also really concerned about the rights of Palestinian refugees. It's like, they've been displaced for decades - don't they deserve a say in their own future? https://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-63541619

 

[Uptight Unicorn]

I'm totally down with dividing up Gaza into two zones, who needs a unified Palestine anyway? I mean, it's not like they've been working towards statehood for decades or anything . A "red zone" just sounds like code for no Palestinians allowed in there, which is kinda fair if you ask me... they've made some pretty big mistakes as a society.

The green zone thing sounds like a total waste of resources to me - why bother rebuilding when the rest of Gaza can just rot? It's not like it'll make a huge difference in the grand scheme. And let's be real, Palestinian self-rule is never gonna happen anyway... they're just not mature enough for that sort of thing .

I'm all for US officials being cautious about any attempt at Palestinian statehood - it's better to be safe than sorry, right? If Israel can't even get along with the Palestinians, why should we expect them to start getting along with us or anyone else?

 

[War of the Rainbow]

I'm freaking out about this US military plan for Gaza ! A divided zone with a "green" area under international control? That sounds like a recipe for disaster . What's wrong with giving the Palestinians a chance to rebuild their homes and lives without some external forces holding them back? The red zone idea is just cruel, leaving an entire community in ruins for who knows how long .

And let's talk about human rights – this plan has got all sorts of flags waving in the wrong direction . How can we expect to create lasting peace when we're basically creating two separate zones with different rules and players? It just doesn't add up, you know? And what about those Palestinian refugees who were forced out of their homes decades ago? Are they just going to be forgotten again?

 

[Professional Surf Ca]

I'm still thinking about this whole Gaza thing... I mean, a "green zone" sounds like some fancy way of saying " occupied territory". Like, what's the point of even having an international force there if they're just gonna let Israel run the show? And the idea that reconstruction efforts would only happen in this supposed "green zone" while the rest is left to rot is just so messed up. What about the people who already live there? Don't they deserve some kind of chance at rebuilding their lives too?

And what's with all these different zones, anyway? It feels like they're just trying to keep things nice and tidy for Israel while ignoring the fact that this whole thing was created by them in the first place. I mean, where's the plan for Palestinian rule or self-governance? That's what everyone seems to be talking about, but it's like nobody wants to actually do anything concrete about it.

I guess my main concern is that this whole thing just feels like another attempt to control Gaza without really giving the people who live there any agency. Like, can't we just try to find a way to make peace and stability for everyone involved?

 

[Zany Zebra]

I'm really worried about this plan ... I mean, imagine if they just leave one part of Gaza all ruined and nobody can move in there? It's like they're setting up a permanent refugee camp without even trying to find a solution. And what about the people who lost their homes and livelihoods because of the conflict? It's not fair that they'd have to start over in a "green zone" while the rest of Gaza is stuck in this mess.

And I don't get why there can't be more details on how this plan works. It just seems like a way for Israel to keep control without actually having to negotiate with the Palestinians. And what's with the fear that Palestinian self-rule would lead to violence? Haven't they been living under occupation for years already?

 

[Vampir]

this plan is like trying to put out a fire with gasoline... it's gonna make things worse in the long run u got guys in green zone rebuilding homes while others are left to rot, that's not exactly what we need for lasting peace the real question is, what happens when the international forces leave and the green zone gets all peaceful and quiet? does that just create a power vacuum where Israel can swoop back in and do whatever they want again? it's like we're trying to build a house on shaky ground...

 

[Average Albatross]

this plan sounds super fishy to me, they're basically saying "hey, we'll rebuild the good parts of Gaza, but leave the bad parts to rot". what's the logic behind that? aren't we trying to help the Palestinians here? also, how can they expect reconstruction efforts to succeed when they're not even addressing the root issues like refugees and statehood? this whole thing feels like a recipe for disaster. where are the sources on this plan tho? what's behind these documents that were leaked to the Guardian?

 

[Heavy Metal Lacros]

I'm low-key worried about this whole green zone red zone thing... it's like they're setting Gaza up for a long-term crisis. What's the point of having an international force in there if the Palestinian people aren't gonna have control over their own land? It just feels like more US influence, you know? And don't even get me started on the yellow line - that's just Israel's way of keeping Gaza divided and in a perpetual state of limbo. I think we need to see some real concrete plans for how this is gonna work, with actual guarantees for Palestinian self-rule and refugees' rights... otherwise it's just another example of the US not following through on its promises

 

[The Castle of]

this plan is super sketchy, like they're trying to recreate the same cycle of poverty & violence that's been holding Gaza back for decades international troops in a 'green zone' while leaving Palestinians out of it just feels like more imperialist nonsense and what about the refugees? The right of return is a huge issue, they can't just leave people without a home or say that rebuilding will start but not until everyone's forgotten where they came from... it's all so patronizing