Tunisia condemned Israel’s announcement of its intention to fully reoccupy the Gaza Strip, describing it as a blatant violation of international laws and an attempt to liquidate the Palestinian cause. Tunisia called on the UN Security Council to take a decisive stance and stop the genocide crimes against Palestinians. The Tunisian Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that this plan represents a new chapter of crimes by the Zionist entity and disregard for the international community and human values, urging global powers and the UN system, especially the Security Council, to act decisively. Tunisia reaffirmed its unconditional support for the Palestinian people in their struggle to reclaim their legitimate rights and establish an independent state. The Israeli mini-cabinet approved a gradual plan to occupy Gaza, starting with the displacement of nearly one million residents of Gaza City towards the south, followed by encirclement and incursions into residential areas.

The UN warned that any new military expansion would have catastrophic consequences. Since the start of the genocide on October 7, 2023, the Israeli army controlled Gaza City before withdrawing from most neighborhoods in April 2024, after declaring the destruction of Hamas infrastructure. The Israeli genocide has resulted in 61,369 Palestinian deaths, 152,850 injuries, over 9,000 missing persons, and hundreds of thousands displaced with famine causing many deaths including dozens of children.