The United Nations high commissioner for human rights has called for an immediate halt to Israel's plan for a full-scale military takeover of Gaza, warning that it could lead to further mass displacement, civilian suffering, and violations of international law. Israel's security cabinet recently approved a plan to seize control of Gaza City, sparking strong criticism from the international community and within Israel itself, including from senior military officials and families of hostages. The move has been condemned by several world leaders, and the United Nations has cautioned that it could result in increased civilian casualties and undermine efforts toward a two-state solution. The commissioner urged Israel to prioritize the protection of civilians by allowing unrestricted humanitarian aid into Gaza, and called for the immediate release of hostages and arbitrarily detained Palestinians.