By outdoor-nature-child.com On October 16, U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Linda Thomas-Greenfield addressed the Security Council, emphasizing that the United States will be “closely monitoring” the actions of the Israeli military in the region. She reiterated the U.S. demand for Israel to provide evidence that it is not implementing the so-called “General’s Plan,” which allegedly involves cutting off humanitarian aid to northern Gaza in an effort to force Hamas to surrender.
The Washington Post has described the “General’s Plan” as a strategy proposed by retired military leaders and senior officials to Congress and Prime Minister Netanyahu, involving systematic efforts to clear the area for complete control through tactics such as forced evacuations, cutting off supplies, and targeting those who remain.
During the Security Council meeting convened by France, the UK, and Algeria, Thomas-Greenfield characterized such policies as “horrific and unacceptable,” noting that they would have consequences under international and U.S. law.
She also mentioned that the Israeli government has denied any intention to implement this strategy, claiming that food and other essential supplies will not be cut off. “The U.S. will closely observe whether Israel’s actions on the ground align with this statement,” she added. Furthermore, the U.S. government had privately communicated to Israel on the 13th, requesting an increase in humanitarian aid deliveries to Gaza within a 30-day period.
Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, Qatar’s Prime Minister, shed light on the status of ceasefire discussions, stating, “Regarding the prospects for ceasefire negotiations… over the past three to four weeks, there has essentially been no dialogue or contact. We are just going in circles, and all parties are remaining silent.”