The Mossad had planned a ground operation targeting Hamas leaders but declined to execute it, forcing Israel to carry out the unsuccessful airstrike, Israelis say.
The Emiratis, who signed a peace deal with Israel in 2020, have warned publicly and privately that annexing the Palestinian territory would cross a red line.
Israel’s foreign ministry called the resolution “disgraceful,” but it added to a growing chorus from rights groups concluding that Israel is committing genocide.
The Israeli military is trying to transfer nearly 1 million people from Gaza City. Many are wrestling with the costs and perils of moving to a massive encampment.
The Israeli military is trying to transfer nearly 1 million people from Gaza City. Many are wrestling with the costs and perils of moving to a massive encampment.