Alon Liel, former Director General of Israel’s Foreign Ministry, warns that Israel’s plan to seize Gaza City will intensify its international isolation. In an Al Jazeera interview, he noted many countries recognize Palestine while Israel moves in the opposite direction by ignoring global calls to end the conflict. Satellite images indicate Israel is amassing troops for a possible large-scale ground offensive near Gaza. Liel urges Israel’s allies to take a firm stand, stressing that international consensus could influence U.S. policy.