Politics

Obviously, this has now become a war against Palestinians, trying to starve them out until they flee into Egypt in desperation or die of hunger. But don't take my word for it! The United Nations UNRWA chief Philippe Lazzarini says that's his assessment of Israel's intent, too.

"The United Nations and several member states, including the US, have firmly rejected forcibly displacing Gazans out of the Gaza Strip," Lazzarini said.

"But the developments we are witnessing point to attempts to move Palestinians into Egypt, regardless of whether they stay there or are resettled elsewhere."

The widespread destruction in the Palestinian territory's north and the resulting displacements were "the first stage of such a scenario", he added, while forcing civilians from the southern city of Khan Yunis closer to the Egyptian border was the next.

But don't worry, in a little bit our 2-3 resident Israel apologists will arrive to tell us they know better!