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Should Israel Seize All Of Gaza?

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Round 1
Pro
#1
From a strategic perspective, seizing the Gaza Strip offers Israel immediate and long-term gains in security, leverage in negotiations, and control over a territory that has been a persistent source of military threats.

  • Neutralizing Hamas as a Military Threat: The primary objective of Israel's campaign has been to dismantle Hamas's military infrastructure and prevent future attacks. Military operations have succeeded in destroying much of Hamas's capacity, compelling the group to seek ceasefire agreements and release hostages 1 2 4 5 . By maintaining a presence in Gaza, Israel can further disrupt Hamas's ability to reconstitute, limiting its capacity to organize, train, and launch attacks 4 6 .
  • Securing Hostage Releases and Negotiation Leverage: Seizing territory and intensifying military pressure have given Israel greater leverage in negotiations with Hamas, particularly regarding the release of hostages and ceasefire terms 2 5 . Control over more of Gaza's territory and key corridors strengthens Israel's bargaining position.
  • Strategic Control of Key Corridors: By controlling the Philadelphi and Netzarim corridors, Israel can sever Hamas's access to external resupply routes and prevent the group from regrouping in different areas of the strip 4 6 . This control also allows Israel to better monitor and manage the movement of goods, people, and potentially weapons, enhancing long-term security.
  • Buffer Zones and Border Security: Expanding buffer zones along the Gaza border and Egypt reduces the risk of infiltration, arms smuggling, and attacks on Israeli communities 2 4 5 6 . This creates a more defensible perimeter and addresses longstanding security concerns.
  • Reshaping the Security and Demographic Landscape: The operation allows Israel to reshape the geography and security architecture of Gaza, potentially reducing local resistance and tipping the demographic balance in favor of Israel and its long-term strategic interests 5 . By consolidating control, Israel can deter future threats and assert its influence over the territory's future.
  • Demonstrating Resolve and Deterrence: A decisive military campaign signals to adversaries and the international community that Israel is willing and able to act forcefully to defend its interests, which may deter hostile actions from other groups in the region 1 2 5 .
Citations:
  1. https://www.understandingwar.org/backgrounder/israels-operational-success-and-strategic-shortcomings-gaza-strip
  2. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cwy04km1zk0o
  3. https://www.globalr2p.org/publications/the-reality-of-gazas-fragile-ceasefire-current-and-future-risks-for-atrocities-in-occupied-palestinian-territory-and-israel/
  4. https://www.aei.org/articles/israels-operational-success-and-strategic-shortcomings-in-the-gaza-strip/
  5. https://www.crisisgroup.org/middle-east-north-africa/east-mediterranean-mena/israelpalestine/gaza-war-approaching-its-endgame
  6. https://www.ap.org/news-highlights/spotlights/2024/why-is-israel-demanding-control-over-2-gaza-corridors-in-the-cease-fire-talks/
  7. https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/the-implications-of-israels-plan-to-expand-military-operations-in-gaza
  8. https://www.washingtoninstitute.org/policy-analysis/gaza-ceasefire-implications-israel-hamas-and-us-policy

Con
#2
Starting off with the fact that if you only think that the seizures on Gaza are okay you are absolutely insane, but I don't want to get into your character so I'm gonna answer all of the points so that you can have a solid perspective of what I think.
I'm gonna use the order that you used so, I'm sorry if it's repeating.
  • Neutralising the only Military Threat : Even if Hamas isn't the only military army in Gaza all of the other arms cooperate often with Hamas because it's the only army which is recognised in that context. Hamas is a not-recognised military threat and that is actually the only official army against the Israeli attacks. You said earlier that is right for Israel dismantle the Hamas' military infrastructures and facilities to prevent also future attacks, but to do so they bomb all the innocents people and do an ethnical cleansing and let them all die starved and for viral infections and viruses? The operations that have succeed in destroying Hamas' capacity have also destroyed and killed in the most horrific and awful ways tons of children and civils bombing every hospital, every school or whatever facilities that could potentially had helped the civils.
  • Securing hostages releases and negotiation: when you talk about hostages releases you should remember that most of them has been already killed by the IDF. I am not able to say anything else about what you just wrote because I don't want to offend you or be mean but in my opinion, you shouldn't even have the right to continue speaking about the Palestinians because what you have been doing is just attack them as terrorists and guess what, who are the terrorists really? The Israeli army also know as the IDF that has done. I'm giving you the evidences: Indiscriminate and Disproportionate Attacks
  1. The UN Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) analyzed six major Israeli attacks that caused heavy civilian casualties and widespread destruction in Gaza. The report raises serious concerns over violations of the principles of distinction and proportionality under international humanitarian law. www.ohchr.org/en/press-releases/2024/06/un-report-israeli-use-heavy-bombs-gaza-raises-serious-concerns-under-laws
  2.  Use of Starvation as a Weapon of War. Amnesty International has condemned Israel’stotal siege on Gaza, cutting off food, water, fuel, and medical aid. The organization considers this collective punishment and accuses Israel of using starvation as a method of warfare, a war crime under international law. amnesty.ca/human-rights-news/israel-opt-two-month-siege-genocide-gaza/
  3. Systematic Destruction of Civilian Infrastructure. Human Rights Watch reports that Israeli forces have destroyed hospitals, water systems, schools, and refugee shelters across Gaza. These actions contributed to what the UN calls a humanitarian collapse, and in some cases may amount to crimes against humanity. www.hrw.org/news/2024/11/14/israels-crimes-against-humanity-gaza
  4. Torture and Abuse of Palestinian Detainees. A UN investigation has found evidence that Israeli forces committed torture, sexual violence, and degrading treatment against Palestinian detainees, especially during mass arrests in northern Gaza. These acts are in clear violation of international law. www.ohchr.org/en/press-releases/2024/10/un-commission-finds-war-crimes-and-crimes-against-humanity-israeli-attacks
  5. Dehumanizing Behavior by Soldiers. Several media outlets reported video evidence showing IDF soldiers staging "gender reveals" with explosives and mocking civilians amid destruction in Gaza. These behaviors reflect a disregard for human suffering and the ethics of military conduct. www.news.com.au/world/middle-east/horrific-video-of-soldiers-staging-gender-reveal-with-explosives-in-gaza/news-story/984aec66418e3154450a860e641cd071.
  •  Reshaping the Security and the Demographic Landscape: that is the last point that I'm analysing because I read enough and it's so heartbreaking to listen to some of the things that you're saying so I'm gonna go fast now. If you bomb a good part of the Strip and you kill everyone, it's absolutely normal that you reshape the demographic landscape BECAUSE THERE IS NOTHING.
Pleasure to have met you, hope you can give me your opinion on that.
          

Round 2
Pro
#3
You're not addressing the topic of this debate.  All you've done is produce an anti-Israel rant focusing on a pro-Hamas propaganda list of Israeli "crimes".

Summarizing my previous argument:  The seizure of all of Gaza is not only justified but necessary to achieve enduring security, recover hostages, and prevent future threats. It is a difficult decision, but one compelled by the lessons of recent history and the imperative to protect Israeli lives and sovereignty.

Now explain why Israel should not seize all of Gaza.  I'm waiting.


Con
#4
Israel should not seize Gaza because it's crime war to do a genocide and even if you want to hide it, it isn't just the thing "Oh they attacked Israel so now it's right to bomb and kill all of them". Starting even with the idea that all of that is useful, what does Israel is going to do next? Do they even know that Hamas has not even the 1% of the power that the terrorists of the IDF have and that all of what they are doing is just an excuse to continue the ethnical cleansing to continue what the UN wanted since 1948. Do you even know what are you talking about?
Round 3
Pro
#5
Oh, so Israel shouldn't seize Gaza because it's all about “genocide” and “ethnic cleansing,” and apparently the IDF is the real terrorist group, while Hamas is just a bunch of underdogs with slingshots? Let's unpack this with a little humor and a lot of facts.

First, if Israel were actually trying to commit “genocide” or “ethnic cleansing,” someone should tell them they're doing a terrible job—the Arab population in Israel has grown by over 1,200% since 1948 and now makes up more than 2 million citizens, about 21% of the country 7 12 14 . That's the worst “ethnic cleansing” campaign in history. Maybe Israel should stick to high-tech startups instead.

Second, about the “power imbalance”: Yes, the IDF has tanks, jets, and Iron Dome, while Hamas has rockets, tunnels, and a tunnel network that would make a mole jealous 8 9 . But let's not pretend Hamas is just a neighborhood watch with fireworks-they've got thousands of fighters, Iranian-made missiles, and, as we saw on October 7, a willingness to launch surprise attacks on civilians 6 8 9 . If you think Israel's military strength makes defending itself a crime, maybe you'd prefer them fight with one hand tied behind their back? Spoiler: they tried that, and it didn't end well.And as for “what's next?”-well, after dealing with a group whose charter calls for Israel's destruction, maybe Israel's plan is to finally get some peace and quiet. Or at least a few days without rockets raining down.

So, do we know what we're talking about? Absolutely. And if you want to compare “terrorists,” just remember: one side builds bomb shelters for its civilians, the other builds tunnels to hide its rockets. That's not just a difference in power-it's a difference in priorities.

Citations:
  1. https://www.globalfirepower.com/country-military-strength-detail.php?country_id=israel
  2. https://acleddata.com/conflict-watchlist-2025/israel-palestine-lebanon/
  3. https://www.france24.com/en/live-news/20250506-as-israel-plans-gaza-conquest-how-strong-is-its-army
  4. https://acleddata.com/2024/10/06/after-a-year-of-war-hamas-is-militarily-weakened-but-far-from-eliminated/
  5. https://www.newsweek.com/how-israel-military-idf-compare-hamas-forces-gaza-strip-palestinians-offensive-1834142
  6. https://newlinesinstitute.org/state-resilience-fragility/hamas-capabilities-after-the-gaza-war/
  7. https://www.jewishvirtuallibrary.org/israeli-arab-statistics
  8. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rfklMhIfCtk
  9. https://www.washingtoninstitute.org/policy-analysis/how-hamas-built-army
  10. https://en.idi.org.il/articles/38540
  11. https://www.itv.com/news/2023-10-11/how-do-the-israeli-military-and-hamas-compare-in-size-and-strength
  12. https://www.jewishvirtuallibrary.org/latest-population-statistics-for-israel
  13. https://aspeniaonline.it/israel-a-demographic-ticking-bomb-in-todays-one-state-reality/
  14. https://www.reddit.com/r/IsraelPalestine/comments/1c5uqv5/unveiling_the_truth_the_astonishing_shift_in/


Con
#6
That's the most fucking nonsense thing I've ever heard. To be clear on your point "Maybe Israel can finally get some peace", what the heck are you talking about? Maybe before speaking you shoul read some history, the far-right jews and all of the jews as a group because that's what we are dealing with haven't been living in Palestine since 135 A.D., so why after 2000 years zionists wanted "their land" back?(And fun fact: THEY HAVEN'T EVEN LIVED THERE IN THOSE TIMES BECAUSE THEY WERE IN SOME OTHER ZONES AT ALL). The kernel of Israel is rooted since XX Century and I can show you all of that.
1. 🇬🇧 Promise to Zionist Jews – The Balfour Declaration (1917)
In a letter dated November 2, 1917, British Foreign Secretary Arthur Balfour wrote to Lord Rothschild, a prominent leader of the British Jewish community, expressing support for the establishment of a “national home” for the Jewish people in Palestine.
Original Text (English):
"His Majesty's Government view with favour the establishment in Palestine of a national home for the Jewish people, and will use their best endeavours to facilitate the achievement of this object, it being clearly understood that nothing shall be done which may prejudice the civil and religious rights of existing non-Jewish communities in Palestine..."

2. 🇬🇧 Promise to Palestinian Arabs – The McMahon–Hussein Correspondence (1915–1916)
A series of letters exchanged between Sir Henry McMahon, British High Commissioner in Egypt, and Sharif Hussein of Mecca, leader of the Arab revolt. McMahon assured that Britain would recognize and support the independence of the Arabs in a large area of the Middle East—including Palestine, according to Arab interpretation—in exchange for a revolt against the Ottoman Empire.
Original Text (Letter from McMahon to Hussein, October 24, 1915):
"The districts of Mersina and Alexandretta and portions of Syria lying to the west of the districts of Damascus, Homs, Hama and Aleppo cannot be said to be purely Arab, and should be excluded from the limits demanded. Subject to that modification, Great Britain is prepared to recognize and support the independence of the Arabs in all the regions within the limits demanded by the Sherif of Mecca."
The British promises were contradictory:
  • Arab leaders believed that Palestine was included in the territory promised to them.
  • Zionist Jews interpreted the Balfour Declaration as a British commitment to the creation of a Jewish national home in Palestine.
These conflicting promises were a key factor in the emergence of the Israeli–Palestinian conflict and the instability during the British Mandate period after 1920.

Ok this is not complete because it's missing what the UN has done so let me break it down quickly.

🇺🇳 The Role of the United Nations in the Israeli–Palestinian Conflict (1947–Present)
The United Nations has been involved in the Israeli–Palestinian conflict since its earliest stages. Through dozens of resolutions, diplomatic initiatives, humanitarian operations, and legal statements, the UN has sought to mediate between competing claims and address the evolving realities on the ground. However, its role has often been limited by political divisions among member states, especially within the Security Council.
 1. 1947: UN Partition Plan – General Assembly Resolution 181
In response to growing tensions between Jews and Arabs in British-controlled Palestine, the UN proposed dividing the territory into two states—one Jewish, one Arab—with Jerusalem under international administration.
  • The Jewish leadership accepted the plan as a diplomatic foundation for a future state.
  • The Arab states and Palestinian Arabs rejected it, arguing it violated the majority Arab population's right to self-determination and gave disproportionate land to Jews (who owned a smaller percentage of the land).

2. 1948–49: First Arab–Israeli War & Creation of UNRWA
After Israel declared independence in May 1948, Arab armies invaded, resulting in a war that ended with Israel controlling more land than allocated by the UN plan.
During the conflict, over 700,000 Palestinians became refugees, which the UN described as a “catastrophic displacement.”
  • In 1949, the UN established the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) to provide education, healthcare, and humanitarian support to Palestinian refugees.
  • UNRWA still operates today, serving millions of registered refugees in the West Bank, Gaza, Lebanon, Syria, and Jordan.

3. 1967: Six-Day War & UN Security Council Resolution 242
In June 1967, Israel launched preemptive strikes against Egypt, Syria, and Jordan. After six days, it had occupied the West Bank, Gaza Strip, East Jerusalem, Sinai, and the Golan Heights.
  • The UN responded with Resolution 242, which became a cornerstone of international law on the conflict.
    It called for:
  • “Withdrawal of Israeli armed forces from territories occupied” (intentionally vague phrasing).
  • Respect for the sovereignty and security of all states, including Israel.
(I can't find the exact source my bad)

4. 1973: Yom Kippur War & Resolution 338
A new Arab-Israeli war broke out in 1973. Resolution 338 reiterated 242 and urged immediate ceasefire and implementation of peace negotiations.
  • It became the legal basis for future peace talks like Camp David (1978) and Oslo (1990s).

5. 1974: PLO Recognition & Observer Status
In 1974, the UN officially recognized the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) as the “representative of the Palestinian people.”
  • Yasser Arafat addressed the General Assembly in a historic speech.
  • The same year, Palestine was granted observer status, giving it the ability to speak but not vote.

6. 1980s–2000s: Settlement Condemnations and Two-State Advocacy
Throughout the 1980s and 1990s, the UN repeatedly condemned Israeli settlement expansion in the West Bank and East Jerusalem.
  • Resolutions such as 465 (1980) and later 2334 (2016) declared the settlements a violation of international law, particularly the Fourth Geneva Convention.
  • Simultaneously, the UN supported peace processes, such as:
    • The Madrid Conference (1991)
    • The Oslo Accords (1993–1995), which led to limited Palestinian autonomy through the Palestinian Authority (PA)
  • UNSC Resolution 465 (1980)
  • Oslo Accords at UN
 7. 2000s: UN Advocacy Amid Violence
The Second Intifada (2000–2005) saw a sharp escalation in violence.
The UN condemned:
  • Israeli military operations in civilian areas.
  • Palestinian suicide bombings targeting civilians.
    During this period, the UN reaffirmed its position in favor of:
  • A sovereign Palestinian state
  • An end to occupation
  • A negotiated solution based on 1967 borders and mutual recognition
8. 2012: Palestine Recognized as a Non-Member Observer State
In November 2012, the General Assembly voted to upgrade Palestine's status to that of a “non-member observer state.”
  • The vote was 138 in favor, 9 against, 41 abstentions.
  • This allowed Palestine to join international bodies like the International Criminal Court (ICC).

9. 2016: Resolution 2334 – Settlements "Have No Legal Validity"
The Security Council passed Resolution 2334, reaffirming:
  • Settlements in the occupied Palestinian territory, including East Jerusalem, are illegal.
  • They are a major obstacle to the two-state solution.

10. 2020s–Present: Stalemate, Settlements, and Humanitarian Crisis
In recent years, the UN has:
  • Condemned further expansion of Israeli settlements and demolitions of Palestinian homes.
  • Called for an end to violence in Gaza, including during the 2021 and 2023 escalations.
  • Continued support for UNRWA, despite financial shortfalls and political pressure.
  • Advocated for renewed peace negotiations, but these efforts have largely stalled due to shifting global politics, Israeli internal politics, and Palestinian division (Fatah vs Hamas).

So even saying that one half is doing something for the civilians and that the other half is building tunnels for terrorists attack, it's just 
to counterattack and resist Israeli's attacks. And if you're so expert about 7th of October explain why at the attack and the kidnapping of hundreds of people the IDF is killing and bombing everyone and every civilian. The tons of children starved and bombed and the raping, the sexual abuse, the physical violence done by the IDF on Palestinian women and children and civilians what is called? The fact that Netanyahu is bombing and wants that the Palestinians in THEIR OWN LAND should either be killed or to leave THEIR OWN LAND is not ethnic cleansing or genocide? If you want I can perfectly give you all the proofs of the crimes committed by Benjamin Netanyahu and the other one due to this heel of conflict: 
Domestic Criminal Charges (Israel)
  •  Case 1000 – “Gifts Affair”: Netanyahu allegedly received luxury gifts worth ~$186,000 from businessmen in exchange for favors.
  •  Case 2000 – “Media Deal”: Accused of negotiating favorable coverage in Yedioth Ahronoth in return for weakening a rival paper.
  •  Case 4000 – “Bezeq-Walla Affair”

International Crimes (ICC – 2024 Arrest Warrant)
 Charges from the International Criminal Court (Nov 2024):
  • War crimes: Starvation as a weapon, targeting civilians.
  • Crimes against humanity: Murder, persecution, inhumane acts.
     Related to actions in Gaza (2023–2024).
    Netanyahu is accused as both a co-perpetrator and civilian superior.
So these are a good part of all the crimes committed to not add the Political Controversies. 
In conclusion I don't think has a real sense saying that Israel has the right to seize all of the Arab's territories because that is fucking nonsense it's basically hiding all the proofs. Have a great day.