Israel’s Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, has approved a controversial new push into Gaza despite warnings from his own military and growing global criticism. The plan, which includes a full takeover of Gaza City, could take months and would displace even more people in an area already devastated by war. Critics say the move is more about politics than security. Professor Jeff Halper from the Israeli Committee Against House Demolitions tells Phemelo why this could be a tipping point for both Israel and its standing in the world.